3 Best Ozark Trail Tents of 2022 for Large Families & Queen Mattresses

What I particularly like about this family tent is that although it’s a large tent, it’s more of a dome-style construction. Most of the larger tents are cabin-style, meaning they have walls that are angled straight up. But at only 17.6 lbs this is one of the lighter tents that can fit an entire family.… Continue reading 3 Best Ozark Trail Tents of 2022 for Large Families & Queen Mattresses

3 Best Ozark Trail Tents of 2022 for Large Families & Queen Mattresses

Take time to inspect your tent when you first get it (damages from shipping are common), and don’t ever “force” anything when setting up or tearing down your shelter. 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… Continue reading 3 Best Ozark Trail Tents of 2022 for Large Families & Queen Mattresses

3 Best Ozark Trail Tents of 2022 for Large Families & Queen Mattresses

Here are some of our top picks that we believe would work great on your next family camping outing. While this might not be the most budget-friendly tent on the list, the 11 person instant cabin tent has a great deal to offer. While Ozark Trail tents are one of the least expensive family camping… Continue reading 3 Best Ozark Trail Tents of 2022 for Large Families & Queen Mattresses

3 Best Ozark Trail Tents of 2022 for Large Families & Queen Mattresses

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.… Continue reading 3 Best Ozark Trail Tents of 2022 for Large Families & Queen Mattresses

3 Best Ozark Trail Tents of 2022 for Large Families & Queen Mattresses

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… Continue reading 3 Best Ozark Trail Tents of 2022 for Large Families & Queen Mattresses

3 Best Ozark Trail Tents of 2022 for Large Families & Queen Mattresses

Perhaps our two favorites are camping tent additions that connect to the frame of the shelter and leverage the stability of the 10×10 frame to support a camping tent structure. The weight of this Ozark Trail is lighter than most of the same size alternative steel frame canopy tents, coming in right about 29 lbs.… Continue reading 3 Best Ozark Trail Tents of 2022 for Large Families & Queen Mattresses

Blackstone Griddle: 30 Dinner Ideas for Your Next Camping Trip Camping and RV travel resources for families

I’ll save judgement until I can test both griddles myself, but right now I’m leaning toward the Blackstone model’s more powerful cooking specs. Rated with a heat intensity of up to 24,000 BTUs, there are a lot of things that you’ll be able to cook pretty efficiently with the Blackstone 22-inch Tabletop Griddle. It’s got… Continue reading Blackstone Griddle: 30 Dinner Ideas for Your Next Camping Trip Camping and RV travel resources for families