The 14 steel stakes that came with the tent are just your standard tent stakes, nothing impressive. The 6 wall poles are made of steel, I think, but they’re probably not stainless steel, because I found some rust on one of these steel poles. So after washing your tent and I also do rinse off the poles, do let them dry first before storing it away. The pole structure is very simple, there are only 8 guylines in total, and the stakes aren’t your super high-quality ozark trail canopy tent stakes. Also, I noticed that some water was already seeping through the blue fabric at the bottom of the tent, and the fabric is pretty much soaked.
This is almost a full-sized door, but I do need to duck a little when entering. It took me about double the time to set it up on my own (so, 20 minutes). But unfortunately, because I’m not tall (I’m 5’3″), I couldn’t get the rainfly up on my own, and that’s where I got stuck. Here you have ozark trail canopy tent this Ozark Trail 12 tent side by side with two other tents with the same declared capacity and built in a similar style. So all are cabin type tents with a minimal fly and freestanding. This is all steel construction, so the weight mentioned above should not be a surprise.
That wasn’t the tallest we encountered—the Eureka Copper Canyon LX 6 and the Alps Mountaineering Camp Creek 6 each topped out at 7 feet—but it’s enough space for most adults to maneuver standing up. The tent comes with a full rain fly that adds two vestibules for storage (each 14 square feet), totaling 115 square feet of livable space—which is fairly generous yet still practical for most campsites. And this tent is easy to set up and pack down, especially considering its size.
Note that this awning/porch is a natural part of the rain fly so you cannot detach it. The pole which you see used for the awning is included in the package. Because of all this, I have included it in my list of best cabin tents with a porch. The blackout interior helps those who have trouble sleeping, and a divider curtain gives you some privacy when needed. Ozark provides all the hardware (i.e. stakes), an E-port for powering your living space, and interior pockets and lofts for gear storage.
Note that the fly attaches to the main legs poles somewhere in the middle. My understanding is that the same material is used for the walls. Aside from the blackout walls, the interior includes a few more bonuses to make your camping experience as comfortable as possible. An electrical port can be used to bring in electricity, which can be a godsend when you are camping with a lot of people and need some time out to play on your phone or tablet.
The added canopy provides so much useful space in such a simple way. The sheer size of these rooms makes them feel like real rooms in a house. Instead of simple divider curtains, each room is sectioned off with sewn-in walls. Please see how I rate this tent against my standard set of criteria used consistently so you can easily compare various tents here in the site. Note also that it comes with two large floor vents, see the pictures below. The vents are with mesh, so you are fully protected from insects and snakes.
It has a tremendous amount of features and can easily be set up by one person in just a few minutes. For example, many of their tents come with factory sealed seams. This allows you to have great water resistance right out the door without having to seal the seams yourself. This tent is heavy (near 50 lbs), but for all of its size, it’s not that bad. The final tent I’ll review today is Ozark Trail’s largest – their 14 person, 4-room tent.
But at only 17.6 lbs this is one of the lighter tents that can fit an entire family. Setup may take a bit longer, but that’s ok, you’ll benefit from the extra space in your car. Not only is it the perfect tent, but it includes the 4-person dome tent, 2 sleeping bags, 2 pillows, 2 foam sleeping pads, 2 chairs, 2 dry bags, 1 lantern and 1 carry-all bag.
In conducting research for this guide, we heard multiple tales of careful campers who had been using the same tent for 15 years or more. Measuring 10 by 10 feet, the Sundome covers an area larger than that of our family-tent top pick though its lower roof leaves it with less headroom. The Wireless 6’s drawbacks have mainly to do with material quality. These can be as strong, or even more so, than aluminum poles (especially cheap ones), but they’re always bulkier, heavier, and not as nice to handle.
To accommodate 10 people in this tent, it’s almost shoulder-to-shoulder sleeping, although there’s some space down the middle for just a tiny bit of camping gear. This tent features seven large mesh windows and one adjustable AC vent for. Embark on your next outdoor adventure with confidence, equipped with Naturehike’s innovative tent collection. Crafted with the modern explorer in mind, our tents combine advanced materials and thoughtful design to withstand the rigors of the wilderness. From lightweight and compact options for solo treks to spacious family tents for group outings, Naturehike offers a diverse range to suit every need.