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In between trips, we turned a neighbor’s large, flat yard into an ad hoc camping-gazebo testing ground. We erected our shelters just in advance of a 24-hour rain and checked for leaking and rainy-day ambience midstorm. We also timed setup and breakdown times for each shelter, and we repeatedly zipped and unzipped doors and windows, ozark… Continue reading Ozark Trail Personal Canopy 4′ * 6′ w 1 or more decorated sides

This metric considers each shelter’s floor space and height and any design element that may limit or enhance accessibility and maneuverability. We erected each model and measured the height and floor space compared to the other tents. Typical cathedral tents offered a 10×10 floor space, whereas many more niche tents had varying sizes. Another key… Continue reading Ozark Trail Personal Canopy 4′ * 6′ w 1 or more decorated sides

The easily recognizable logo has been seen by nearly everyone at youth soccer tournaments or beach vacations in recent years. We wanted to do an in-depth review of this popular instant shelter and ultimately give our recommendation as to if this value brand tent is worth the lower price point vs. the higher quality but… Continue reading Ozark Trail Personal Canopy 4′ * 6′ w 1 or more decorated sides

Most new tents incorporate this ventilated canopy design to increase airflow and reduce the trapping of hot air, helping to keep those in the shade cooler and more comfortable. I have a vague memory of sleeping outdoors at summer camp in 5th grade—is it possible we cowboy camped? Growing up, we were the kind of… Continue reading Ozark Trail Personal Canopy 4′ * 6′ w 1 or more decorated sides

If you do need a fits-in-a-knapsack chair, we recommend the Helinox Chair One. We found this model to be slightly more comfortable and easier to pack than other, similar chairs. One thing we love about Ozark Trail canopy tents are the accessories that can be added to the shelters. These include sidewalls, weight bags, and… Continue reading Ozark Trail Personal Canopy 4′ * 6′ w 1 or more decorated sides

The yurt tent feels flimsier and, while the high center is a nice perk, it felt smaller overall and not as useful as the Blackout tent was. A frequent reader of our site put the lightweight Cool Cabana pop up beach canopy to the test during a West Coast vacation. We put the lightweight Cool… Continue reading Ozark Trail Personal Canopy 4′ * 6′ w 1 or more decorated sides

We found that the cheaply constructed Walmart chair had a cupholder that was too small for a soda can, or any of the hard-plastic or metal water bottles that the kids we know brought on a camping trip. It will fit a Capri Sun pouch or a narrow, rectangular juice box, but that’s about it.… Continue reading Ozark Trail Personal Canopy 4′ * 6′ w 1 or more decorated sides

And compared to some of the tents in the EZ-Up lineup, it sells for almost a 70% discount. One could, in theory, purchase a new Ozark canopy every year (which they might need to!) and still come out ahead over the years vs. purchasing a more expensive alternative. The canopy fabric is made of a… Continue reading Ozark Trail Personal Canopy 4′ * 6′ w 1 or more decorated sides

The most popular product in their line is the 10×10 Instant Slant Leg Tent with a blue canopy top. It is made with a steel construction frame and polyester material for the canopy, which is in line with just about every shade tent on the market today. The canopy fabric is made of a lightweight… Continue reading Ozark Trail Personal Canopy 4′ * 6′ w 1 or more decorated sides

Walk around any campground or tailgate party, and you’ll notice the popularity of this variety of accordion-style seat. You can pick one up at just about any big-box store (sometimes for as little as $10), order one with your favorite sports team’s logo, or pay a premium for a similar model from Cabela’s or REI.… Continue reading Ozark Trail Personal Canopy 4′ * 6′ w 1 or more decorated sides