In windy conditions high stress is applied to each side and the frame begins to break down at the unreinforced joint connectors. That is why we always recommend tents with a full truss structure as they are able to withstand rotational pressure since the cross section of the main support runs through the tent’s center as opposed to outer perimeter. A friend researched for a year and bought the small one. We are thinking about extra poles but for now, the two it comes with work fine. I’m looking into getting a small tent for my first camping excursion. However, I know that I don’t truly want to sink $100 into a tent.
Once we understood that the poles retracted, it popped right up! If that’s kind of confusing, watch the video above, it explains and shows it better. My other complaint was the height of the structure.
I’m not sure how it will hold up in super windy conditions as I have not been able to test that yet. We took it out of bag carrier it came in, and were able to get it assembled in about 5 minutes. The box says 30 seconds, which will be true every subsequent time we now set it up. In fact, even though this tent is one of the highest-rated and most popular Ozark Trail tents, it’s still plenty affordable at just over $100. On the other hand, I’ve had some of my Coleman Tents for about 3 to 4 years now, and I never noticed any of the tent fabric becoming sticky.
At 20 feet by 9 feet, it is a large tent, well constructed, and worth the money. This 13′ x 13′ yurt tent is the perfect way to camp in style! It’s easy to set up and can accommodate a large group, and features an extra water-resistant shelter over ozark trail sleeping bag the tent that doubles as a protective awning. 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. An argument can be made as to whether this is good or bad.
A divider curtain offers privacy for changing clothes, a napping baby or extra protection from strong UV rays. Assembling the sun shelter is a simple task and takes only a few minutes with two adults. 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 a host of other great add-ons that can really increase the use and versatility of the canopy tent. 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 canopy fabric is made of a lightweight denier polyester, offering water resistant features and 50+ UPF, which we love.
Both models of the Ozark Trail shelter come with tent pegs and sandbags to secure your shelter against wind. Simply push or hammer the pegs through the metal rings along the edges of the tent or fill the empty sandbags to provide a counterweight. For windier conditions, bring paracord to secure the metal rings to a log, boulder or tree for more stability. I had purchased the item about eight months before getting to use it. Customer service stated that it was past the point where the purchase populated in their system. If used heavily, I can not see this product making it through a full camping or outdoor season.
We put the lightweight Cool Cabana pop up beach canopy to the test during an East Coast vacation. I’ve only been to Exuma once but my heart resides in Eleuthera. I actually think I may have purchased another type of pop-up shelter once upon a time. I will investigate the garage and report back if I find anything worthwhile. I won’t have much time in Nassau to shop and I heard that everything (except conch) costs significantly more there than in the US. I get check-in baggage for free and therefore don’t mind carrying the shelter with me.
Being protected from the suns harmful UVB rays is probably why you wanted a canopy tent in the first place, and this Ozark Trail tent meets all criteria in this department. The one complaint we have is that there is no vents in the fabric at ozark trail sleeping bag the peak to release the build up of hot air under the canopy. 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.