This tent is not only an instant tent, but a 2-room tent that includes LED lighted poles and a bluetooth speaker. Ozark Trail makes some of the best instant tents around, and certainly one of the most affordable. Not only that, but the dome tent will keep you safe from the elements better than any cabin tent out there.
We chose the Ozark Trail Clip & Camp because unlike larger cabins with plastic hubs and countless poles, this traditional two-pole dome has the fewest number of parts that can potentially fail. Every year, thousands of new campers get their first taste of the outdoors in an Ozark Trail tent. Their combination of space and affordability catches the eye of many campers, but the details on these shelters can be lacking. If you’re considering an Ozark Trail yourself, you’re in the right place. Beyond getting a great start with a tent, we also share lots of other cammping supplies that you will need in our Camping Gear List here.
It provides a ton of space in an easy-to-carry package that sets up in minutes AND provides three rooms that give the entire gang loads of space to spread out. This 11 person instant cabin tent is an excellent option for those who want a tent that’s less like a hallway and more like a big room. The main area is huge, giving you and the family plenty of room to enjoy each other’s company. Tents can be a pain to set up in the best of conditions, but what about when it’s dark, cold, and rainy?
Just returned from a 4-day glamping trip where we used this tent for the first time. This tent is solid it stood up to 35mph winds and rain and no leaks. You want to make sure that the treatment you’re using is compatible with the materials your tent is made of, but that’s more important for the seams. Keep in mind that a DWR coating will likely decrease your tent’s breathability, but that’s not as important as keeping out the water.
In less than favorable conditions, the Ozark Trail 7 Person Teepee struggles to keep up, particularly when there’s a crowd. The recent addition of a rear awning has done a lot to mitigate the stuffiness, but still, it can feel pretty hot and humid when you have to batten down the hatches and have the entire gang with you. My best advice to deal with this is to try and set the tent up with the awning facing the wind. This will ozark cooler allow for a little more intentional airflow and help keep you dry from both the rain and accumulated internal moisture. Members of your group over six feet tall (well, technically as long as they’re 6’3″ or under) can even stand all the way up — the center of the tent is 76 inches tall. The fly should be added by first fixing it at the porch and then cover the rest of the tent, for two people one on each side this is easy.
The floor of the tent is made up of a durable PE, again, pretty standard for camping tarps or other heavy-duty fabrics. Even though it is so robust, I always recommend using a ground tarp or some sort of barrier to protect your tent long-term. The poles are steel and connected by braided wire, so there’s not much concern with those going off. 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.
It does require some assembly and can be done within 30 minutes with a helping hand. There are four large doors and 12 windows, so lots of light comes in during daytime hours. The assembled weight of this tent is 55.2 pounds, and it’s suitable for all seasons. This tent features seven windows and ground vents as well as a large door and two internal room dividers. If you’re a small family who wants a tent that can fit you all comfortably, this is an excellent choice.