The dome design means you won’t have too much room to stand or move around, but for anyone who prefers to spend most of their time outdoors and only get in the tent to sleep, it’s a top pick for sure. The tunnel-shaped tent gives you ample interior room—more than 217 square feet, with space enough for 4 queen-sized air beds—and the 78-inch peak height is comfortable for even taller campers. If you need a bit of privacy (for couples or parents), simply use the divider to partition the tent into 2 separate rooms. With a door at each end of the tunnel tent, you’ll never have to worry about stepping over your fellow sleepers on your way out or in. So yes, the Ozark Trail is an absolute steal of a deal if you’re into the bell tent design, but there are a few shortcomings you’ll want to be aware of if you’re considering it. First, although it’s a great space to hang in good weather, the yurt’s ventilation struggles to keep up in serious heat.
It sucked the trip the camping everything because the damn zipper broke and I got beast up on by mosquitoes and bugs. A super important factor when considering tents is the setup. This tent is heavy (near 50 lbs), but for all of its size, it’s not that bad. The best part of this camping tent is that the three rooms make sense.
You set a new low in tents and the damn zippers you put in them. And before you guys cop an attitude, I have been camping since I was at least 4 years old and I am now in my mid-50s. At Untamed Space, we’re passionate about helping you have the best camping experience Ozark Trail Sleeping Bags possible. Wherever you are in your journey, whatever gear you’re searching for, you can be sure to find unbiased and up-to-date reviews for all of your needs. Similar to easy setup, some tent brands are just flat out better at weather protection than others.
The materials used—usually polyester—is generally reliable and can withstand both wind and tugging. The rainfly, that most tents include, is waterproof and keeps the inside dry on rainy days. Ozark Trail is a budget brand, so if you’re frequent campers or people who camp in rough terrain and extreme weather—you’d be better off with a more high-end option. If you’re a frequent backpacker or hiker, you need a tent that’s light to carry and easy to pack. The Ozark Trail Backpacking tents have a lot to offer with polyester materials and easy setup. The Ozark Trail Hazel Creek Tent line is all about family and luxury.
Our favorite is the “storage locker” which gives you a protected place to store items like muddy shoes outside the tent, but can also be accessed from inside using a second zipper. 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. Oddly enough, Ozark Trail’s most basic, base bones shelter takes the title of most durable. We chose the Ozark Trail Clip & Camp because unlike larger cabins with plastic hubs and countless poles, this traditional two-pole dome has the fewest number of parts that can potentially fail. Our favorite currently is the Ozark Trail Three Room Instant Cabin. Coleman has a good eye for detail as many of the tents feature small, but important, details such as hinged doors.
Light wind and rain should be fine, but you’ll want to take some steps to prepare for both (more on that below). The Ozark Trail 9 Person Cabin shares the same shortcomings as the other discount cabins found Ozark Trail Sleeping Bags in the Ozark Trail lineup, most notably being its weather protection and durability. As far as fairweather shelters go, however, this one may be the best value in terms of livability for your money.