Once we tried it at the lake wind came up, off comes the tarp that with a light rain everything got wet. Also using a ground cover under the tent (seems obvious to me) will help prevent water from coming in from the underside of the tent. If and when I buy a new tent, I will go with Ozark again, and will not buy it from walmart….if you watch a doc. Called “Walmart, the high cost of low prices” it will explain to you why the product there is so cheap.
The weight of this tent is 81.04 pounds, and it’s suitable for three seasons, excluding winter. It includes two rope lights, e-port, media screen, hanging shelves, built-in storage pockets, and built-in closets. Few things are as important as your shelter when it comes to camping. In particular, we like how the Ozark Trail 11 person instant cabin tent provides a large amount of space, privacy, and weather protection. And not only that, but it also goes up in a matter of minutes, do to the instant design. For your next family camping trip, you’ll be hard pressed to find something better for the price.
It’s spacious enough for 3 queen-sized mattresses and features a divider that turns it into two rooms rather than just one open space. Some users complained that the stakes are a bit flimsy and feel cheap, while others disliked how the coating on the tent’s interior wasn’t bonded, and thus prone to ripping/tearing. However, given its affordable price tag and the sunlight-blocking walls, it’s an absolute winner for heavy sleepers. For big families who like to sleep in on camping trips, this is the tent you’ll be glad you packed. The “Dark Rest” fabric incorporated into the tent’s interior will block out the sunlight, delivering a truly dark interior that makes it easy to sleep even when the sun is high and the day is bright. Thanks to Ozark Trail’s “Instant” design, you can get it set up in under 2 minutes—a beautifully hassle-free camping experience.
CORE’s tents are very similar in price and an extremely popular alternative to Ozark. Tents can be quite the investment, but one of the great things about camping is that (within reason) you can spend as much or as little as you like. And if you’re on a budget, that’s where Ozark Trail tents come into play.
At 128 sq ft, you’ll have more than enough room for two queen air mattresses, plus gear, plus plenty of headroom with an inside height of 74 inches. Up until earlier this year, I had never camped before in my life. I just thought it wasn’t for me and the idea of sleeping in a tent wasn’t very appealing. But then I decided to go on a trip, and I haven’t looked back since. I started with a two-person tent for just myself and my girlfriend, but we have since upgraded to a much larger one. Both Ozark Trail and Coleman tents feature convenient storage options, such as storage pockets.
With a central room and two side rooms on each end, the separate spaces can give you a bit more privacy than you’d expect. The tent offers a panoramic view, thanks to its extra-large windows, and even offers a shaded porch where you can sit and relax outside. To maximize your Ozark Trail Sleeping Bags comfort inside, you’ve got a divider that lets you create up to three separate rooms. With room enough for 3 queen beds or 12 sleeping pads/bags, it’s a family-sized tent where you’ll always feel right at home. Prepare to turn heads when you pitch this unique-looking tent.
If you plan to use it during summer, you may want to consider taking advantage of its e-port to run a tent air conditioner. Finally, keep in mind that this is a single wall shelter, which means there’s a lot riding on the quality of the tent fabric and seams. Plenty of customers swear by the Ozark Trail Yurt’s waterproofing, but we recommend treating it with an extra DWR treatment and sealing any missing seams before putting it to work.
Some family tents can be erected as quickly as 60 seconds, especially once you’ve gotten the hang of it. The color-coding of the poles makes setup easy, and the reflective guy lines will both add stability to your tent and reduce your risk of tripping in the middle of the night. Though it’s heavy—a whopping 60 pounds—the tent comes in a wheeled carry bag that makes it a cinch to transport to and from your car.
One thing we love about Ozark Trail canopy tents are the accessories that can be added to the shelters. These include sidewalls, weight bags, and a host of other great add-ons that can really increase the use and versatility of the canopy tent. Perhaps our two favorites are camping tent additions that connect to the frame of the shelter and leverage the stability of the 10×10 frame to support a camping tent structure. The legs are locked into place with old school metal push button locks, something you won’t see on many modern pop up tents now-a-days. These push locks get very difficult to use over time, especially if the tent is used on the beach and exposed to sand and saltwater, causing rust build up. Many newer tent brands like EZ-Up use revolutionary thumb lock sliders or larger easy to release buttons, which are a much better user experience when setting the canopy up or taking it down.
Members of your group over six feet tall (well, technically as long as they’re 6’3″ or under) can even stand all the way up — the center of the tent is 76 inches tall. Some users found that there were quality control issues—one claimed their tent broke after the FIRST use, while others complained the carrying case handles tore just from the weight of the tent. However, with an overwhelming majority of positive reviews, it’s clear that it’s a user-friendly, reliable tent overall (barring a few minor issues). Take this tent to your next music festival or pitch it in your backyard—no matter where you use it, it’s guaranteed to deliver a truly unique camping experience.