If you’re on the trail for several days, toilet paper and a cathole shovel are necessities. Temperatures can swing from chilly mornings to sweltering afternoons. Pack rain gear to stay warm and dry, and consider bringing one set of clothes to change into at camp as well as one or two sets of clothes for hiking. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Get FREE shipping to your home on orders over $35 or FREE in-store pickup. This pouch could also be used to hold a small notebook computer but there’s isn’t any protection. Make sure to wrap the bladder if you prefer cold water. I wrap my bladder with a small bath towel (or you could get an insulated water bladder pouch for it) to keep it cool and my gear dry. My suggestion is to get a smaller bag for shorter trips so can save on weight. Every pound does add up and if you cut the weight down by 5+ lbs. Then it’s worth it for me to have a smaller bag. On the outside you will find two side pockets and rigging that can be used to tighten the bag, hold extra gear, and an option to hold trekking poles. The pockets work great for holding 32 oz Nalgene bottles or 40 oz insulated water bottles. You may want to check out some of the other recent Walmart deals. Are you ready to get out and explore the Ozark Trail? Share your adventures with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. While much of the trail is under shaded tree canopy, you’ll still want to use sunscreen to prevent any burns. Water sources like rivers and streams may only be available seasonally.