For such a huge structure, the setup requires some work. It is necessary to stake it to the ground first, all stakes are included in the package. All the roof poles are fiberglass and the leg poles are metal, so you will know how to separate them from the beginning. They do not provide any information ozark trail canopy about the waterproof rating, my guess is it is not more than 800 mm. But if this is so, this should be enough for summer camping. So now you realize the meaning of the numbers 23.5 x 18.5 in the name – those are feet, and they indicate the rectangular ground area which you need to set this tent up.
44 inches of central height isn’t the best in this category. This tent has a bathtub floor which is common in cabin tents. The bathtub floor is a distinct component in these tents, with a line of bug netting connecting it to the exterior tent wall. Both Ozark Trail and Coleman tents feature convenient storage options, such as storage pockets. These help to keep your gear off the floor as well as making the tent more organized.
To see how it stacks up to other tents with similar style and function, check out our best teepee tents page. The fly should be added by first fixing it at the porch and then cover the rest of the tent, for two people one on each side this is easy. After that add the dividers and numerous pockets and the job is done. But, maybe you’re wondering, what makes a great tent brand? This tent is heavy (near 50 lbs), but for all of its size, it’s not that bad.
With the large welcoming door you enter a huge 14′ x 10′ tent giving you 140 sq ft of living space. But even better, because you just pitched it in 2 minutes flat. Though it is a Cabin style tent, the slanted walls will give it more wind resistance than a typical cabin tent. Weighing only 16.81 lbs it is one of the lighter tents on this list, but will be one of the easiest to setup in just one minute. Browse Ozark Trail’s top-rated hiking and camping gear and more. We have never been able to sleep in it and makes a poor storage room.
The final tent I’ll review today is Ozark Trail’s largest – their 14 person, 4-room tent. And if this tent is too large, it also comes in a 6-person and 4-person version as well. This tent is ok…I bought with the money that I had saved up and I really wanted a cool looking tent. I think that this 35 dollar tent could outlast the expensive ones.
If you’re planning to go on winter camping trips, you need to pick a 4-season tent. Since they are designed to preserve heat and extra protection, they don’t offer the best ventilation. For car camping trips, tent weight and packed size aren’t an issue. But when you need to hike with a backpack over tough terrains, you need something lighter and compact. What makes these perfect for 2 people is the thoughtful design.
Comfort’s in play, as well, with this spacious option fitting two queen-sized air mattresses, which cover enough space for 12 sleeping bags. There’s also mesh windows and a mesh roof for cooling off on breezy evenings. This is a six-person tent, measuring 12 by 8.5 by 6 feet.
If you are looking for a lighter weight family tent that can hold up better to the elements, then the 8-person modified dome tent will make sense for you. Not only is it the perfect tent, but it includes the 4-person dome tent, 2 sleeping bags, 2 pillows, 2 foam sleeping pads, 2 chairs, 2 dry bags, 1 lantern and 1 carry-all bag. I also like that for a small tent, there’s a ton of storage options. This is great for smaller tents that don’t have a lot of extra space.
As mentioned earlier, the Coleman Sundome 3 is a common alternative. On movie nights, set up the included media screen and gather the family—decide beforehand who makes the popcorn. If you’re also looking for a tent that can be used for gatherings—this one has electrical cord access as well as vents for an air conditioner. This will help to make the tent more comfortable during the warmer days of the year.