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.
With 100ft² of ground space, multiple people can stand… Digging our toes in the sand under one of the best full-overhead coverage beach tents on the market. What ozark trail tent campout does it never rain on somewhat — would not recommend it for this reason. Was very disappointed with the waterproofing (apparently there is none).
While I have only had one night in this tent I had no problems in that department. This tent is not even water “resistant,” so don’t take it out if there is any chance of so much as a light shower. I used mine this weekend for only the second time since purchase, setting it up on Friday evening.
In terms of being waterproof, we think it’s more so water repellent. We think this is the biggest standout in relation to how different this model is to others on the market. Most versions at this price will stick to the really simple designs, with a complete lack of ozark trail chair add-ons. While this model isn’t anything ground-breaking by any means, it’s still not oversimplified, and the vents are a prime example of that. It’s not super heavy because of the soft top, and that also seems to be a main reason for why its price is so reasonable.
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.
Tent even did OK on some colder nights about 40 degrees with a small electric heater. Condensation / moisture was an issue due to thin material but it’s not a 4-season ozark trail chair tent so I can’t complain. Easy to set up, not bad looking, but if there is so much as a heavy dew, you’re going to get soaked–don’t waste your money.
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. With the push buttons you need to worry about pinching fingers or not being able to release the button when it gets rusted, which is never a pleasant experience. The legs extend to give the top peak a height of about 8’10” which will be plenty of headroom for anyone underneath. It’s worth highlighting that despite the advertised dimensions of the 10×10 Ozark Trail, because this is a slant leg shelter the top only measures 8×8. 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.
The included carrying bag does not have wheels to aid in transportation, but at only 29 lbs. We don’t find that to be a noteworthy drawback as the nylon handles and shoulder strap work just fine in carrying the tent. 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.
It is an TAN canopy top, but WILL FIT the FIRST UP/OZARK 10×10 Straight Leg Canopy frame. He is a dedicated backcountry explorer and a trained Wilderness First Responder. Tyler has hiked every mountain range in the US and summited Highpoints in several US states as well as Germany. His favorite outdoor destinations are the Canadian Rockies, the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mt. Tongariro in New Zealand, and the San Juan Region of Colorado. Even though it technically can, we think you should have a second person there to help out with the set up.
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.