How to Set Up an Ozark Trail Tent USA Today

My personal favorite Ozark Trail Camping Chairs is the 12-person, 3-room instant cabin tent. It provides a ton of space in an easy-to-carry package that sets up in minutes AND provides three rooms that give the entire gang loads of space to spread out. Ozark Trail makes an affordable quality family tent, and this 10-person instant cabin tent is no different. This is a 10-person cabin tent, featuring three rooms and measures a total of 20 by 10 by 6.5 feet. It can fit three queen-sized airbeds and has a center height of 78 inches.

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Even though it is so robust, I always recommend using a ground tarp or some sort of barrier to protect your tent long-term. The poles are steel and connected by braided wire, so there’s not much concern with those going off. Guy lines and the sliding plastic adjusters are an area of concern, but so long as you don’t crush them or expose the tent to undue extreme weather, they should hold up. A key factor in any tent, particularly in big group tents such as this, is good ventilation.

Even better, they tend to be cheaper than many better-known brands, saving you from a little pain the wallet. Here are some of our top picks that we believe would work great on your next family camping outing. This is a one-person tent, measuring 7 by 5 feet with a center Ozark Trail Camping Chairs height of 37 inches. This tent features one large window and a mesh ceiling for ventilation as well as a D-style door and contains storage pockets for small items. The carry weight of this tent is 4.5 pounds, and it’s suitable for three seasons, excluding winter.

Condensation is unavoidable, but there are certainly degrees of it and tends to be exacerbated with the more people inside. In perfect conditions, dry with a predictable and steady breeze, you can have the door, the windows, and the rear awning of the tent open completely. Working together with the three vents at the peak of the tent, you’ll have absolutely no issues with moisture buildup. At that point, it’s less of a tent and more of a screened-in porch for warm, comfortable nights. I am preparing for a camping trip of 10 days and nights down in Florida where it rains a lot and the wind sometimes is pretty strong so I am wondering if the fly will stay put. There is a large space between it and the top of the tent that might be a trap for strong wind so the fly gets ripped off.

While it might not sound like much, that is a difference of 64 sq. Ft. of shade coverage which we find to be quite significant. You’ll be able to comfortably fit up to 4 chairs underneath the 64 sq. The benefit of the slanted legs is that these tents are more stable laterally which can increase the stability of the frame and make it less prone to toppling, an important benefit if on a windy beach. Although we always recommend using anchors such as weighted sand bag or stakes with guy lines attached to the top corners.

In saying that, many campers are actually surprised by the durability of an Ozark Trail tent. If you need a sturdy tent that will keep you safe from Mother Nature’s tantrums, Ozark Trail’s budget tents probably aren’t the place to look. All of the Dome tents are fitted with an e-port that enables you to hook up electrical devices effortlessly. Some of the tents also feature a hook and loop cord organizer that helps you keep essential cords off the floor. The assembly is simple, and both tents come with all the steel stakes they need to be secured. Each tent provides optimal ventilation, so they also make excellent summer options.

Your tent won’t be air-conditioned, and things can get stuffy once you pack it full of people. Newer tents build in vents and roofs that you can open up to promote airflow, along with the mesh windows that will let in air when you choose. Some tents Ozark Trail Sleeping Bags are also built to keep out the sun’s rays, making them great for those who like midday naps on vacation. The tent includes two dividers, which gives you three separate living spaces—perfect for families or couples that need a bit of privacy.

We had the opportunity to demo the Ozark Trail 4 Person Instant Dome Tent and it’s pretty awesome. It’s super easy to set up and requires no assembly because the poles are pre-attached to the tent. The Ozark Trail Instant Dome Tent is 9×7, so it can fit a queen-sized airbed or up to four campers in sleeping bags on the floor. I purchased a Coleman queen airbed for us to sleep on, but I like Lynnae’s suggestion of purchasing two twin mattresses for better maneuvering around the tent. If you’re planning a huge family gathering and want plenty of space for relatives, kids, pets, and all the necessary gear, this L-shaped tent may be just what you need. Not only is setup a breeze (thanks to the “Instant” pre-assembled frame), but it’s incredibly spacious with over 250 square feet of floor area and 6’10” peak height.

These help to keep your gear off the floor as well as making the tent more organized. Although Core tents are slightly more expensive than Ozark Trail, they still remain as an affordable option. Furthermore, Core features many similar tents to Ozark Trail, such as the instant tents that come pre-assembled. Most Ozark Trail tents are designed with tub floors—which means the base of the tent continues several inches up the sides before it connects to the wall. This further helps to prevent water from making its way into the tent.