ozark trail canopy tentWe also think it’s one of the more spacious 9 person models on the market, with large space able to fit multiple large mattresses. With most instant tents this model goes up in mere minutes, and folds down just as quickly, so the convenience of using a fastpitch tent is evident. At Untamed Space, we’re passionate about helping you have the best camping experience possible. We are an independent website and do not receive payments or incentives from manufacturers to promote their products, and we continuously update our content to provide new information based on product availability.
ozark trail instant cabinThe flooring problem has only been complained about by 1 person, while the rest of the reviews are from people that are saying nothing but nice things about it. The rain fly comes factory seam-sealed, which is a great idea for people that want something that’s ready to go, straight out of the box. On this tent you will find 3 large windows, while there’s enough room to house 2 queen-sized air mattresses. This tent can fit up to 6 people, and I find that it can be set up within 60 seconds, probably quicker after some practice. There is no assembly required, since the poles are already attached to the strong nylon material.
These shelters tend to be much heavier and bulkier when packed up due to the frame design, so you’ll want to make sure you’ve got room to transport them in your vehicle and store them in your home before buying. Layout wise is virtually identical to the Core Instant Cabin we evaluated for our 10 person tent roundup, but delivers those same massive interior dimensions for about $100 less. If you still want a 6 person tent, but want something that doesn’t have any problems with the flooring, although it’s not an instant setup tent – it is still in the same price range, AND has its own porch area. Unfortunately, the steel pole in the back of the tent did not lock into position, so this tent is defective. I did not continue to set up the screen porch (which has no floor) or put the rainfly on. I did go inside the tent to stand up and not hunched over and noticed the mesh ceiling with lots of ventilation.
I received two queen air mattress on time but did not receive the tent till well over time estimated delivery. I almost went to refund the tent, but it did not qualify @ the time. Ozark Trail 9 Person Instant Tent comes with all the necessary ingredients you need for camping comfortably, and its quick pitch time mixed with the screen room provides attractive features for a lot of campers. Drawing the eye of family campers as extra storage space, or shelter from rain/sun is paramount when camping with children.
But with so much mesh on the ceiling, I would not use this tent in a cold climate. Seasons-wise & climate-wise, I see it best suited for summer camping without much rain and winds. This is a tall and boxy structure so it is best to use it in a quiet area. But I have seen some users reporting of using it in the winds of 50 mph. The fabric is a 190T coated polyester, they do not provide information about waterproof rating. Many users have reported that the tent was working fine even in strong prolonged rains.