If you’re searching east of the Rockies for stunning scenery, technical terrain, and a long hike option sans the AT crowds, this is your pick. I've carried it in bad weather, including rain and snow. Some days this bag was heavier than I would have chosen it to be. However, it took a pretty good beating and has held up. 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. For the water bottles I just use Platypus .5 liter and 1 liter flat style bottles, which you can fit in the main body of the pack on top of your other gear. Here's another AWESOME thing about the Ozark Trail Atka day pack. It's sized to fit every airline's carry-on size requirements. If you need a large pack, or are heading on a days-long adventure, this pack won't work for you. While this pack may not be big enough to carry all the gear you need for longer treks, it offers many of the features you would want at a good price. Get FREE shipping to your home on orders over $35 or FREE in-store pickup. You may want to check out some of the other recent Walmart deals. A perk of hiking lesser-traveled trails are fewer (or non-existent) permits and parking fees. Grab a hydration compatible backpack for $13.96 or Go Bag for $15.53. A great pack for day hikes, hunting and weekend camping. With access to the Ozark Trail available year-round, hikers will need to prepare differently for each season.