I actually made a great video that shows you how to set up the Ozark Trail instant sun shelter. Sometimes it’s easier to watch someone set it up and talk about it, rather than read a review. Feel free to check out the ozark trail straight leg canopy video below, or you can scroll on down and read more about the sun shade. 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.
While this is amazing for evenings around the camp fire, the day time in the sun can be brutal. I can’t handle a full weekend in this type of condition. So I spent the last year looking for a budget friendly sun shade. After researching many different models, I decided upon the Ozark Trail Sun Shade. This portable canopy tent can also be used to cover a buffet table during an outdoor party. It’s height-adjustable and sets up and disassembles in just minutes, so it can be put to use quickly or taken down in a hurry.
The canopy fabric is made of a lightweight denier polyester, offering water resistant features and 50+ UPF, which we love. 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 ozark trail sun shade complaint we have is that there is no vents in the fabric at 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.
Browse Ozark Trail’s top-rated hiking and camping gear and more. In strong winds the tent will flop around because of its basic design. The hooks that hold the tent down will come out. “Stay protected from the sun with this great shelter ideal for beach, or park.”
The legs are locked into place with old school metal push button locks, something you won’t see on many modern pop up tents now-a-days. These push locks get very difficult to use over time, especially if the tent is used on the beach and exposed to sand and saltwater, causing rust build up. With the push buttons you need to worry about pinching fingers or not being able to release the button when it gets rusted, which is never a pleasant experience. The legs extend to give the top peak a height of about 8’10” which will be plenty of headroom for anyone underneath. It’s worth highlighting that despite the advertised dimensions of the 10×10 Ozark Trail, because this is a slant leg shelter the top only measures 8×8. While it might not sound like much, that is a difference of 64 sq.
The privacy panel can be attached to either side of the shelter so you can stay protected as the sun moves throughout the day. Easy-to-fill sand bag pockets are attached at the corners ozark trail sun shade of the sun shade to keep the shelter stable in windy environments. The Ozark Trail Instant Sun Shade is easy to transport and store in the included carry bag with strap.
It’s not jam packed with all the bells and whistles that some of the other sun shades have, but the price was right, and it’s more than serving it’s purpose. I need a break from the Pacific NW clouds and rain sometimes. I go out to the rural part of the state where it is hot and dry.
The Ozark Trail Instant Sun Shade is great for the beach, picnic or sporting event! The sun shade sets up or tears down in under 30 seconds with pre-attached poles. Roof vents help with ventilation to keep you cool and the shade provides 50+ UV protection so youre protected even on the hottest days of the summer. The floor space provides 64 square feet of shade and the 59-inch ceiling height provides ample interior space. An additional privacy panel is included for even more shade and protection.
It’s often raining and it seems like this will also make a great shelter out of the rain. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but it beats sitting in the actual rain trying to control an umbrella. You unfold all the poles and make sure to extend them out.
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