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With the return of the colder weather, it is time to pull out our winter sleeping bags. I did a good bit of research before purchasing ours. Of course, I wanted something that would keep us warm. Mummy bags are very effective for keeping warm, but I am not comfortable in a confining bag. I… Continue reading Catching Up with Recent Ozark Trail Thru-Hikers

The 40F rating is pretty optimistic, but might be doable with a good pad and pajamas. I would say 50F would be a more realistic rating, especially for cooler sleepers and less insulated sleeping pads. The bag uses Climatech fill, a down alternative, making it very light. Too bad the buyer at Walmart has gone to sleep… Continue reading Catching Up with Recent Ozark Trail Thru-Hikers

For breakfast, I had Starbucks Via instant coffee added to a liter of cold water and a ProBar Meal bar. Lunch was mostly another ProBar, Primal Strips vegan jerky, and Kitch Fix granola. Dinner was freeze-dried hiking food from Backpacker’s Pantry, Patagonia Provisions, and Food For The Sole. I mailed food resupply boxes to Bushy… Continue reading Catching Up with Recent Ozark Trail Thru-Hikers

Lightning struck just 350 feet from me, and the winds destroyed my shelter system…so I had to spend an unexpected $150 for a new Hennesy hammock system. “I was surprised that Missouri could have a wilderness that still gives a feeling of solitude. I was also surprised by the amount of trail maintenance on such… Continue reading Catching Up with Recent Ozark Trail Thru-Hikers