This is because when you touch or lean into the wall of a tent, if it has been raining the water will run towards the seams. So this camper has either got a waterproof version or added a coat himself like I recommend because the tent is holding up very well against the rain. I did notice other reviews on this model stating that the seams are water proofed rather well. Also take a look at the cool interior light, great feature to have. So in this video below, you will find a guy that has gone to great lengths to warn people off buying Ozark Trail Camping Chairss becasue they are not waterproof.
If you’re a 2 or 3 member backpacking team, a smaller tent with a 3 to 4 person capacity will do the job. The type of tent you choose depends on the type of camping you will be doing. Tent designs and weight differ completely depending on activities like backpacking or casual car camping.
We just bought this tent over the weekend and put it up. I really liked the way it looked and the space but will not be able to use it due to the leaks. The tent has an awning over the front entry to create a porch-like atmosphere, and the six large mesh windows allow for plenty of airflow and panoramic views. The included rainfly and factory-sealed seams will keep everyone dry in the event of a rainstorm, and the electrical cord access makes it easy to plug your stuff into the outlets outside the tent.
This tent is for groups or families that want to travel with the entire squad, but don’t want to have to sleep next to each other. The best part of this camping tent is that the three rooms make sense. It doesn’t feel like they just slapped some room dividers into the tent. With the large welcoming door you enter a huge 14′ x 10′ tent giving you 140 sq ft of living space.
The Ozark Trail ten-person tent feels very roomy, with six different windows and a completely open mesh top for you to get breeze and stargaze at night. Luckily, there is a rain fly that covers everything and even gives you a bit of an overhang on the main entrance, providing some protection from sunlight. The setup is also relatively easy, and while not exactly being a free-standing tent, a couple of people could do quick work with getting up in about minutes. To put a bow on it, this tent is an instant cabin tent.
They form the corners the same way and attach everything the same way, too. If they get it right with one tent, it’s likely all of their tents have great weather protection. Similar to easy setup, some tent brands are just flat out better at weather protection than others. A center height of 78 inches makes this a great choice for taller people, as any good cabin tent should. What I particularly like about this family tent is that although it’s a large tent, it’s more of a dome-style construction. Most of the larger tents are cabin-style, meaning they have walls that are angled straight up.
Admittedly, this isn’t the tent to choose for tackling rough weather. Another plus is the instant Ozark Trail Sleeping Bags setup with the pre-attached poles. Ozark mentions that the setting time is two minutes.
The Ozark does need those pegs in the ground to be self-standing so setting up on rocks would be infeasible (at least without applying some clever tenting skills). Usually I share a 2- or 3-person tent when backpacking with others to split up the weight, but as mentioned we each needed to be self-contained so I brought my 1-person tent from Ozark Trail. If you want the windows open for extra airflow and to really be immersed in nature, they all have awnings so that you can leave open even if it’s raining outside. With a built-in E-port, you can easily run your electrical cords inside the tent so that you have power for your favorite devices.