I had to tie the tent up to the picnic table and my boat in order to sleep tonight. Slight wind snapped a pole in middle of the night. One trip I got rained on for two days, slight leak near power inlet but just a few drops. I did not waterproof seams so that’s on me really. When I began to put in the stakes I observed that even the stakes were inferior compared to my older stakes. The stakes that were provided were half the diameter of the stakes that were once provided.
Got this kit from Wal-Mart and overall it just works great. I thought that just the tent was a value, but it came with two chairs, two bags, and its own case that everything fits in. It was the 2nd time of use and I am not happy with a tent that can not stand up to the normal wind that comes with a lake. In the past I have been at other lakes that has had a lot more wind then what this tent was not able to take. I now have a broken pole and a hole in the tent. I have camped there all my life and have never had that problem.
Think about it like an umbrella, where you may often feel a whirl of air getting stuck between your head and the umbrella. This is where it would usually ozark trail chair flip inside out, if the wind is strong enough, and it can damage the frame. Instant set up has become a huge selling point for many models out there.
They said that they have replacement poles and the cost would be $34 plus shipping. For the price, I think this tent would be hard to beat. I bought it for my family of five (three small boys) and it has plenty of room. It does specifically say in the instructions that the tent should be treated along the seams with waterproofing, by the way.
Make your tailgate, campout, or backyard party even more enjoyable with the Ozark Trail 10′ x 10′ Instant Straight Leg Canopy. Made of a durable polyester construction, this canopy tent provides 100 square feet of cooling shade anywhere and the easy push-button system offers safe setup and takedown. It features built-in vents on the top for added ventilation and offers you 50+ UV protection from the hot sun all day long. The canopy top itself comes with a handy mesh pocket for storing your smaller items. Its 112-inch center height gives you plenty of room to create an entertainment space for your outdoor furniture and guests.
We think you should use a waterproof spray, that you can find at many retailers, just to be safe. The first is to generate an element of airflow when you’re standing underneath. Yes, it is a completely exposed structure with open walls, but when the hot rays of the sun are beating down, it makes things more comfortable when you have a concentrated breeze flowing through. To prevent any build-up of humidity or stuffiness, these openings suck in air whilst also letting hot air rise and escape. Benzene has been used in the manufacturing of this product to meet CPAI-84 fabric fire retardant standards for the tent and canopy industries. With tents readily available to sleep two or more families, you can turn your camping excursion into an outing to remember.
Shame a new tent and I had to sleep in someone’s trailer 9 out of the 10 of them… I am a Scoutmaster of a Disabled Boy Scouts Troop. I am so glad I do not own these tents for My troop. I came on this website trying to find a replacement pole and after reading all these poor ratings I am going to take it back to Walmart and Get My Money Back on it. Most of the reviews of this tent that I have read have been complaining about the waterproofing.
2nd time out , it rained hard and oh guess what? 3rd time out (no rain or wind) broke the rear locker rod and 1 main pole on the 2nd day of a 3 day trip . I took the time to set it up before the camping event (which I highly recommend) and not only was it easy to set up, it worked well. We had hail and severe gusts, and we were dry, and tent still standing. I purchased this tent to replace one that I bought in April for my cub scout.