Category Archives: Backpacking

Swinging in the breeze

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

As far as I’m concerned, the most important part of my kit is my cook gear.  It won’t win any ultra-light awards, but it does allow me to scratch up some trail-side meals that folks talk about years after the … Continue reading →

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13-year hike

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

We’re  a couple of weeks away from a big cicada hatch, something that won’t happen again until 2024.  I have to take Bear Bait out for an overnight while they’re out and singing.  First the supermoon and now this . … Continue reading →

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Mattdaddy’s Wilderness Bistro – the kitchen

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Between hikes I tend to think a lot about backpacking.  Guess that’s what makes it an obsession.   In fact, this blog is just therapy for my addiction.  When I can’t hike, I try to corner someone and talk about hiking.  … Continue reading →

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Compton Trailhead to Hemmed-In Hollow (part 3)

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Day 2 – adrenaline, aches, altitude, & arches 3/20/2011 Bear Bait is a true outdoorsman.  Not only did that boy sleep so deeply that I had to check his pulse a few times, but he stayed cozied up in his … Continue reading →

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Compton Trailhead to Hemmed-In Hollow (part 2)

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Day 1 – cowboys, climbing, canoers, and camp sandwichis 3/19/2011 Got a new term that has worked its way into our hiking lexicon:  Backwoods Dentistry.   Walgreens landed me a few Q-tips, some superglue, and an overpriced thimble of paste guaranteed … Continue reading →

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Compton Trailhead to Hemmed-In Hollow (part 1)

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

Part 1 – pre-hike madness and why you should just use the multitool (ya lazy bum) 3-18-2011 Arrived at Kat’s house just before dark on Friday.  Plan was to set up all three hammocks and sleep outside.  That’ll give us … Continue reading →

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Bear Bait’s (revised) list

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

We talked about his list and brainstormed a few other essentials.  While we were eating dinner with his grandparents this afternoon, I sketched out a little graphic organizer for him to fill out.  Here is his revised list: I think … Continue reading →

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Bear Bait’s food list

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

As I posted here, part of backpacking with kids is to give them a little responsibility for the hike.  My #1 son will be with me and yesterday I gave him the job of writing down a list of food.  … Continue reading →

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Planning first Spring hike.

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

My oldest boy, who is six (and a half, he would correct me) has announced that he’s ready to get back on the trail for an overnight.   He came home from school the other day to show me a story … Continue reading →

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Join this community if you hike Arkansas

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Ozark Hiker

http://www.backpackingarkansas.com Seriously, if you have discovered the amazing beauty that is Arkansas then you need to make an account on this forum.  I’ve lurked on a lot of boards that were populated by people who seemed to love arguing about … Continue reading →

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