The picture below shows the tent without the fly so you can get some idea about its poles structure. The pictures above also show how you can completely close the windows and the doors, for privacy and for protection from elements. Note that you have 10 windows in total and they can be closed as you wish.
Livability describes the overall day-to-day experience of owning and using a tent, and tents that are more comfortable, convenient, and easy to use score the highest in terms of livability. I also bought on Ozark Trail wind resistant fire lighter but could not produce a flame with it. I always liked this tent and have used it for many years. Even the bag that it came in remains useful and the zipper still works. I never experienced the reported splintering of the poles. The only replacement parts I purchased were tent stakes—I have many, since they disappear and reappear.
After my rain test, I found that my Coleman Instant Tents, I have both the 10-Person and 4-Person versions, were able to stay dry for about 10 minutes under heavy rain. It is truly one of the best “bang for your buck” solo tents that I have reviewed so far. This cheap backpacking tent might be a viable option if you’re on a budget, BUT we will have to dig a little deeper to find the real quality of this product. The 4p has one of the most individual designs that we’ve seen, due to the rear folding system and the small outer closet with the mat. While the locker part isn’t actually connected to the fly, we thought it relevant to include it in this section as it works best when the fly is on. We think this an important aspect to mention because you can never have too many storage options while camping.
I also like that for a small tent, there’s a ton of storage options. This is great for smaller tents that don’t have a lot of extra space. And finally, the biggest con is probably that the quality isn’t the best with the slightly sticky tent fabric, loose threads, snagging issues and inconsistent mesh. The material of the tent body and rainfly are made of 68D coated polyester fabric. I don’t think this Ozark Trail 10-Person Tent will do very well against strong winds. This is a cabin tent, so the shape isn’t aerodynamic at all.
We put the lightweight Cool Cabana pop up beach canopy to the test during an East Coast vacation. And out of my 14 Coleman tents, only 1 of my Coleman tents (the Montana 8P) came with this weird inconsistent mesh. But the stitching in my Ozark Trail tent is not as great, there were loose threads all over the tent, and fairly big holes where the guylines are connected to the main tent body. Also, the poles of my Ozark Trail tent were not color-coded, they were just all black, while my WeatherMaster 10-Person Tent had a little bit of color-coding, like this red band for the middle wall pole.
You’ll want to give the entire tent a thorough Nikwax treatment before taking it on the road. Second, the fabric feels thin, and a few users have reported ripping it during setup, so you’ll need to take your time both setting up and taking down this tent. Prep for your next camping trip with this Ozark Trail 8-Person ozark trail chair Family Cabin Tent with Screen Porch. It features a sturdy, non-corrosive steel frame with a weather-resistant nylon covering to keep you protected from the elements. This Ozark Trail camping tent also features a screened porch with mesh on all three sides, giving you a full view of your outdoor surroundings.
The screen walls which you have here are double-layer structures, so you have panels plus mesh and you have a full protection from elements and from insects. The picture shows you that the screen room’s door is the double size and an inverted T-shape. The other two doors on the other rooms are normal size but also very tall. One of its great features is the front screen room which you can see in the picture below. I have seen people asking about its features, so here to stress that this is a fully floored area just like the rest of the tent, there is no difference at all. The awning is very pointed, so it shields the door well.
I can’t use this tent no more until I fined replacement poles. I just called to replace one pole, the cost was $15, which is about half the cost of the tent. A complete set of poles was $45, which is more then a new one. I have not had the poles break, but I have not tried to tie them in a pretzel and was careful in setting it up. Browse Ozark Trail’s top-rated hiking and camping gear and more. Find the best hiking/camping product for your next outdoor adventure using our independent reviews and ratings.
This outdoor cabin tent features innovative Dark Rest technology that blocks sunlight, helping you stay cooler and sleep longer. Multiple skylights with interior ceiling panels allow you to customize the light and can be rolled back for stargazing or for extra interior illumination. This Ozark Trail 10-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent features eight large windows for lovely views of the outdoors, as well as 14 tent stakes for stability. The included removable room divider allows you to create two separate living spaces and comfortably fits two queen airbeds or up to 10 campers in sleeping bags on the floor. Keep your things organized with the included hanging organizer and deluxe gear pockets.
The set-up was understandably a few steps shorter, which is always nice when setting up in the dark. More than once in the dark I’ve attached a rain fly upside down and we had to restart that particular step. This tent was close to foolproof when it came to the rain fly because it was already connected.