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expired Posted by hawkblu09 | Staff • Nov 6, 2023

28-Liter Ozark Trail Gainesville Lightweight Packable Hydration Compatible Backpack

$5.00

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Walmart has Ozark Trail 28L Gainesville Lightweight Packable Hydration Compatible Backpack for $4.97. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (free trial available) or on orders $35+.

Thanks to Deal Hunter hawkblu09 for finding this deal.

Product features:
  • Large main compartment with cinch closure
  • Top lid with buckle strap help secure the load
  • 2 Side water bottle pockets
  • The pack can stow away into its pouch
  • Hydration compatible
  • Breathable air mesh shoulder straps
  • Sternum straps

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Walmart has Ozark Trail 28L Gainesville Lightweight Packable Hydration Compatible Backpack for $4.97. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (free trial available) or on orders $35+.

Thanks to Deal Hunter hawkblu09 for finding this deal.

Product features:
  • Large main compartment with cinch closure
  • Top lid with buckle strap help secure the load
  • 2 Side water bottle pockets
  • The pack can stow away into its pouch
  • Hydration compatible
  • Breathable air mesh shoulder straps
  • Sternum straps

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Model: Ozark Trail 28L Gainesville Lightweight Packable Backpack, Hydration Compatible

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Selman
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I've got some Osprey, Mountain Hardware, and REI packs. I also have an old Ozark Trail pack I bought for $9 several years ago. As far as the construction, it really is about the same as anyone else making Chinese bags. The biggest difference is in the materials. My nicer packs might have ripstop nylon, or integrated waterproof membranes, or kevlar bases. With the Ozark Trail, you'll be getting a simple polyester bag. It won't have as many trick features and gimmicks. Polyester of the same thickness will be about one-third as durable as nylon.

With that said, I just bought five of these. They will make wonderful gifts for friends that have never had a day bag. I find a very similar bag (REI Flash 18) to be part of my critical travel gear. It's my personal item on an airplane, and it's my daily bag that my wife and I put all of our stuff in. Much less prone to being snatched than a purse, easiser to stuff a shirt or towel in, and can hold a 2L bladder of mixed drink for "legal" public consumption.

If you know you will use it a lot just wait for a deal on the REI Flash 18 (minimalist pack recently for $20) or the Osprey Hikelite 18 (lots of frame for a tiny pack recently at $40).
Selman
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China is cheap, but it's not that cheap anymore. You'd struggle to make this anywhere in the world for $1.
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For those who want this backpack but don't want to pay shipping (like me) or have Walmart+, just add this "preorder" Smurfs game [walmart.com] to your order. It won't ship for 3 weeks so you won't be charged till then. Then just cancel the game after receiving your backpack and you will only pay for the backpack, no game.

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jtree1
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OK. How poorly built is this backpack?
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mkk_deals
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Quote from jtree1 :
OK. How poorly built is this backpack?
I have had many Ozarks tent and hiking products, though they are not coleman quality but pretty decent for the discount you get. For $5 , I would use this as just a plastic carry bag when hiking, shipping kills the deal for me and none near by for pickup
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5 dollar? How do they make money? Can $5 cover the shipping charge?
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wood
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Quote from WonderfulWork :
5 dollar? How do they make money? Can $5 cover the shipping charge?
You make 10,000 units @ $4 a pop. Sell 5,000 of them for $15 and you're already in the black.
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Quote from jtree1 :
OK. How poorly built is this backpack?
I've got some Osprey, Mountain Hardware, and REI packs. I also have an old Ozark Trail pack I bought for $9 several years ago. As far as the construction, it really is about the same as anyone else making Chinese bags. The biggest difference is in the materials. My nicer packs might have ripstop nylon, or integrated waterproof membranes, or kevlar bases. With the Ozark Trail, you'll be getting a simple polyester bag. It won't have as many trick features and gimmicks. Polyester of the same thickness will be about one-third as durable as nylon.

With that said, I just bought five of these. They will make wonderful gifts for friends that have never had a day bag. I find a very similar bag (REI Flash 18) to be part of my critical travel gear. It's my personal item on an airplane, and it's my daily bag that my wife and I put all of our stuff in. Much less prone to being snatched than a purse, easiser to stuff a shirt or towel in, and can hold a 2L bladder of mixed drink for "legal" public consumption.

If you know you will use it a lot just wait for a deal on the REI Flash 18 (minimalist pack recently for $20) or the Osprey Hikelite 18 (lots of frame for a tiny pack recently at $40).
Last edited by Selman November 6, 2023 at 09:29 AM.
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Eagles89
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Quote from wood :
You make 10,000 units @ $4 a pop. Sell 5,000 of them for $15 and you're already in the black.
More like 10,000 units @ 1 a pop if you buy overseas.
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Quote from Eagles89 :
More like 10,000 units @ 1 a pop if you buy overseas.
China is cheap, but it's not that cheap anymore. You'd struggle to make this anywhere in the world for $1.

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Quote from Selman :
I've got some Osprey, Mountain Hardware, and REI packs. I also have an old Ozark Trail pack I bought for $9 several years ago. As far as the construction, it really is about the same as anyone else making Chinese bags. The biggest difference is in the materials. My nicer packs might have ripstop nylon, or integrated waterproof membranes, or kevlar bases. With the Ozark Trail, you'll be getting a simple polyester bag. It won't have as many trick features and gimmicks. Polyester of the same thickness will be about one-third as durable as nylon.

With that said, I just bought five of these. They will make wonderful gifts for friends that have never had a day bag. I find a very similar bag (REI Flash 18) to be part of my critical travel gear. It's my personal item on an airplane, and it's my daily bag that my wife and I put all of our stuff in. Much less prone to being snatched than a purse, easiser to stuff a shirt or towel in, and can hold a 2L bladder of mixed drink for "legal" public consumption.

If you know you will use it a lot just wait for a deal on the REI Flash 18 (minimalist pack recently for $20) or the Osprey Hikelite 18 (lots of frame for a tiny pack recently at $40).
Thank you for the detailed information. When fully expanded, do you know what the dimensions of this bag are?
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Selman
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Quote from Eagles89 :
China is cheap. Look at the exchange rate. The USD is getting stronger.
Not only could you not have someone make this for $1 in China, but thinking that somehow mentioning an exchange rate directly reflects the underlying purchasing power parity between the two currencies, or cost of raw materials, shows a complete lack of awareness that China has become an increasingly expensive nation to manufacturer textile products in. Many companies are already discussing switching production back to Bangladesh or Vietnam.
Last edited by Selman November 6, 2023 at 10:04 AM.
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Quote from jtree1 :
Thank you for the detailed information. When fully expanded, do you know what the dimensions of this bag are?
I don't know as I don't have one yet, but it shouldn't be hard to estimate. It's a cylinder, so we merely calculate a cylinder.

We know it is 28L in volume. That's 1710 cubic inches. If the diameter is 10", that means the height is about 22".

If you are trying to get an airline carry-on, you'd be better with this, and then throw the daypack inside or carry as a personal item:
https://www.amazon.com/Vancropak-...hdGY&psc=1
Last edited by Selman November 6, 2023 at 10:03 AM.
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majorhavoc
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I don't have this particular model but I regularly use similar lightweight, packable backpacks. You can't judge them against regular daily use back packs because that's not what they're intended for. Their principal advantage is their extreme stowability when empty. I use mine for shopping on my motorcycle, for extra capacity when flying home from vacation or even as a reusable shopping bag.

Treat them reasonably (don't overstuff them and when loaded, pick them up and swing them onto your back using the haul loop, not the shoulder strap) and they can be surprisingly useful.
Last edited by majorhavoc November 6, 2023 at 10:28 AM.
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Quote from WonderfulWork :
5 dollar? How do they make money? Can $5 cover the shipping charge?
Isn't Ozark Trail a Walmart brand? Bringing anyone into the store as a loss leader maybe?
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Quote from BoxOfCans :
Isn't Ozark Trail a Walmart brand? Bringing anyone into the store as a loss leader maybe?
They are just liquidating old stock. The MSRP was $16.43. Definitly isn't a loss leader item. Think about how silly that even sounds. "Walmart, the largest retailer in the nation, whom already has two-thirds of all connsumers buying something in the past month, decides that there big corporate masterplan is to sell packable Ozark Trail daypacks at a loss in the hopes of getting people into the store to buy a TV or Thanksgiving turkey." That's some crazy thought.
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I have this backpack: perfectly adequate for a quick hike with the dogs for 5 miles or handy for throwing in luggage for day trip while traveling since it compresses well. It is not the best quality, but has been pretty durable for over a year without issue and reasonably comfortable unless heavily loaded. Great for $5, just don't expect osprey quality.

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