Stitches appeared evenly spaced and of uniform distance from the fabric edges. There is a lack of reinforcement on the pack's taffeta bottom, though. Shoulder straps are lightweight mesh-lined with very little padding. The trail is currently composed of thirteen sections, most of which are joined to other sections, though some gaps exist. The sections vary in length from 8 to 40 miles (13 to 64 km). Consider bringing waterproof shoes and treating your clothes ahead of time with permethrin to repel insects. In the colder seasons insulating layers are a must, and a good rain shell for you and rain fly for your tent are necessary year-round. We've scouted the best routes, from easy day hikes to epic overnight bike-packing. Find detailed itineraries, directions, and maps right here. Welcome all and thank you for joining us on this journey to provide you, the customer, quality products at low prices. The only thing I might add is a liner for wet days, like a small plastic trash bag. I can't imagine loading this up with a lot of bulky, heavy items. Fit and finish were pretty good — no loose seams or stitching. Choose this pack if you prefer a smaller yet spacious design, as it has useful features and the durability of larger options. While much of the trail is under shaded tree canopy, you’ll still want to use sunscreen to prevent any burns. The Ozark Trail Association maintains a number of maps to help you traverse each section of the trail. If you are using your phone for navigation, bring a paper copy of a map in case you lose signal or find yourself without battery. Trail maps are free to print at home or available for purchase at the online store. Tents, hammocks or open-air camping — you can do it all according to your comfort level. For this reason, we do not guarantee the exact delivery time; the delivery issue is the responsibility of the shipping company. A perk of hiking lesser-traveled trails are fewer (or non-existent) permits and parking fees. The Ozark Trail does not have permit, parking, or registration requirements for its trail sections.