Do NOT phone in the guyline portion of set-up (regardless of the weather) or you’ll risk damaging the tent. Finally, the material of this shelter is noticeably higher quality than many Ozark Trail tents, but the 68D polyester is still not as thick as we’d like. No Ozark Trail tent is perfect, but as far as full-size family camping tents go, this is the one to beat.
If you frequently go camping or hiking, you know the weather can sometimes be very uncooperative. Having comfortable gear that is warm, waterproof, and durable can be the difference in how enjoyable the adventure or trip is. The design of this tent is a big rectangle, and it only has one door, but I haven’t found this setup to be a problem. The front door is a massive T-style door, allowing you to move large gear in and out with ease. It’s also got a center height of 7′ and has a T-style door on one side.
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 set up in 5-10 minutes. So do not make a mistake to compare its price with some of those expedition or winter tents that look similar in style.
According to most reviews on the internet, you should take the all-weather claim with a large grain of salt. Bloggers and user reviews point to below-average insulation, which means that a night in cold weather will be, well, freezing. On top of that, all of their tents are affordable, come with an electrical cord port, and set up in minutes. After spending a lot of time with Ozark Trail tents, my final verdict is that they’re excellent budget-friendly tents. Ozark Trail tents are competitive with CORE and Coleman Tents, but in our opinion ultimately fall a little short of both brands in quality and consistency.
This tent features nine windows and a mesh ceiling for ventilation as well as three entryways. The assembled weight of this tent is 43.7 pounds, and it’s suitable for three seasons, excluding winter. It includes three e-ports, a sizeable movable movie screen ozark trail canopy with a hanging media pocket, and a clip-in gear loft. If your camping trip plans involve a large family, there are options out there that don’t just include an RV or a cheap motel. It can fit two queen-sized airbeds with a center height of 6 feet.
Light wind and rain should be fine, but you’ll want to take some steps to prepare for both (more on that below). This shelter may be the least expensive in our roundup, but it still packs some sweet features worth noting. 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 ozark trail wagon inside the tent. The Ozark Trail 4 Person Instant Dome Tent is an excellent choice for families and novice campers. It removes much of the hassle from pitching a tent so you can spend more time enjoying the great outdoors. The Ozark Trail 4 Person Instant Dome Tent can be found at Walmart, currently on Rollback from $79.97 to $59.97.