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Again, Ozark Trail tents are mainly fair weather camping tents (so you won’t be hiking into the backcountry with them) which means weight and packed size aren’t a big priority. The Ozark Trail 9 Person Cabin shares the same shortcomings as the other discount cabins found in the Ozark Trail lineup, most notably being its… Continue reading Portable, Pop-up Sun Tent Shelter for Beach Rick Steves Travel Forum

That doesn’t mean they all leak when it rains or collapse when it’s windy, but they simply aren’t built for bad weather. Light wind and rain should be fine, but you’ll want to take some steps to prepare for both (more on that below). If a family camping trip is on your to-do list, this… Continue reading Portable, Pop-up Sun Tent Shelter for Beach Rick Steves Travel Forum

I don’t know why they didn’t put a straight zipper in the center with two straight zippers across the bottom. That design would probably be more durable long term. Ozark Trail has re-innovated its sun shelter models since the 2080 model, made prior to 2011. The newer generations include a Model W418.1A 8-foot-by-6-foot sun shelter… Continue reading Portable, Pop-up Sun Tent Shelter for Beach Rick Steves Travel Forum