Guy lines and the sliding plastic adjusters are an area of concern, but so long as you don’t crush them or expose the tent to undue extreme weather, they should hold up. A key factor in any tent, particularly in big group tents such as this, is good ventilation. Condensation is unavoidable, but there are certainly degrees of it and tends to be exacerbated with the more people inside. In perfect conditions, dry with a predictable and steady breeze, you can have the door, the windows, and the rear awning of the tent open completely.
It’s on the heavy side, and it’s also not the type of tent you carry in a backpack. Assembly can be tricky, especially if you’re a first-timer, so be patient. If you’re also looking for a tent that can be used for gatherings—this one has electrical cord access as well as vents for an air conditioner.
The first good design feature is the placement of the door on the side, and more specifically on the long side of the tent. I’ve tried tents with the door on one end and it is cumbersome. For the end-door variants, one has to toss their sleeping bag down the tent when getting ready for bed.
The tent also includes an e-port, organizer pockets, and one clip-in gear loft. You can fit three queen-sized beds in the three rooms of the cabin tent—enough for a large family to sleep comfortably. Set up the two internal room dividers to create separate rooms throughout the tent. With a center height of 86 inches, it leaves you with plenty of room to move around without getting a pain in your neck. If you prefer a more open space, the large windows provide lots of light during daytime hours.
Anyone interested in an accessible way to start exploring their local landscape would be well-served by looking at their wide selection of goods. For the price, the Ozark Trail 7 Person Teepee is a perfect casual shelter for anyone looking to put a roof over several people’s heads. It’s a great way of making camping culture a little more affordable and accessible for anyone interested in trying it out.
ozark hammock chairShe graduated from Penn State University in 2016 and is watching horror movies or “The Office” when she’s not shopping online herself. This is our Ozark Trails Tent that we used for years as a family. I love that we were able to take the top flap off and watch the stars at night during nice weather.
ozark trail canopyI did have a few inches along the edge for some clothes, a water bottle, and a headlamp, but that could have been made wider with a narrower sleeping pad. Having a separate rain fly for a 2- or 3- person tent makes sense because multiple people can split up the weight a little easier on longer hikes. With a 1-person tent, that doesn’t really make as much sense. After all, I was carrying the whole thing and so it might as well be connected.
Digging our toes in the sand under one of the best full-overhead coverage beach tents on the market. 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 Cabana pop up beach canopy to the test during an East Coast vacation. Lastly, I haven’t yet had a chance to test its waterproofing in a huge down-pouring of rain, but it did hold up in some strong winds surprisingly well. Future users may want to seal or waterproof the seams a little better. The Ozark Trail is the smallest tent, making it easier to fit in a small car.