It’s a great spot to stash your “middle of the night bathroom break” shoes and anything else you don’t want taking up space inside the tent. We’ve also put together a handy buyer’s guide down at the bottom as a resource for shoppers who are new to the Ozark Trail brand, so make sure to check it out. There you’ll find all the info you could ever want on the materials, build quality, and weather-worthiness of these affordable tents. 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.
ozark trail canopyAt 18 pounds, it’s also moderately lightweight and comes with a carrying case made of water-resistant durable polyester. The aluminum poles that offer this bestseller its signature dome shape (some experts argue that domes hold up better against wind than triangular tents) are made of fiberglass. Camping is far more fun when you have someone sharing the experience with you. But with a family-size tent, you can camp in groups, whether you’re traveling with your in-laws, your spouse and kids, your favorite friends or a combination of all of the above.
This is because of the zippered panels on the roof of the main room. These panels covered the mesh on the ceiling to prevent heat from escaping out the top of this Ozark Trail family tent. The Ozark Trail 10 person tent is rated for 3-seasons but we experienced cold nights inside when testing during the spring and fall.
It comes with a full rainfly to keep water and moisture out. Users can sprawl out nicely inside thanks to the tent’s wide vestibule shape. It weighs just 13 pounds, is popular with car campers and is a tent of choice for festival goers. This beauty measures 119″ x 106″ x 68″H and is one of the easiest tents on the market to set up.
ozark tentThe tents also feature multiple large entryways for easy entry and exit even when it’s crowded. The Ozark Trail Hazel Creek Tent line is all about family and luxury. Each tent provides ample room for average-sized families or larger families with the 16-person tent.
Each of the two tents can accommodate one queen size bed, see the picture. The screen room alone is large enough for a couple of camping chairs and a small side table. Ozark Trail is a line of tents manufactured for retail sale in Walmart stores. The tents are contracted for manufacture through a variety of companies, the largest of which is North Pole USA. They are made for family and casual camping, and as such as are designed to be easy to set up, even if you have never set up a tent before. Wholesalers on Alibaba.com have a wide range of ozark tent for sale, with a huge range of options available on Alibaba.
The 10 person capacity that this tent is marketed for might be a bit higher than we’d prefer in reality if everyone is really going to enjoy enough personal space inside to be comfortable. Because it’s a family cabin the walls are nearly vertical – providing additional interior space. This Ozark Trail family camping accommodation is best suited to mild summer conditions. The rain fly also has a total of six guy lines to help provide extra stability if you’re expecting high winds overnight.
ozark trail canopyAs with any piece of gear, the number one durability factor is the amount of care that you’re willing to put into use, and more importantly, stowing your tent. Although polyester is fairly resistant to mold, my biggest area of concern with the tent is figuring out a good way to dry it properly before forgetting about it in your garage. If the tent is saturated, you should try your best to leave it standing with the doors and windows open until it completely dries. The floor of the tent is made up of a durable PE, again, pretty standard for camping tarps or other heavy-duty fabrics. 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.