ALPS Mountaineering - Helix 2-Person Tent

What type of camping? Car? Backpacking? Depending on your physical sizes, I love the Alps 2 person Helix tent. Less than 5 lbs. sturdy in weather. I put a cot in it but it’s tight and doesn’t fit all cots. I’m 6’5” and take my 5’10” son. If he sleeps with me, I can’t use my cot and all packs have to be in the vestibule but that works fine. You’ll get a million opinions and all are probably good. Look for a 2-3 person tent at the REI member discount area not rated poorly.

It's heavier due to the material being 68 denier, which is going to make it more durable. At 4lbs I would look at Alps Mountaineering for a 2 person tent at roughly the same weight, price point, and with a footprint tossed in.

I kind of have a soft spot for and like this style of tent (I had an alps brand 2p version that i used for myself and my dog, it was reasonably priced), but I gave mine to a friend in favor of switching to an "ultralight" freestanding tent instead. If i was only planning to camp in places where i knew i would be able to stake into the ground I might have kept it.

I have never used an Ozark Trail tent, but I have used other store brand tents. My experience is the difference between a cheap tent and a half decent tent is waking up with a puddle in your tent. I recommend an Alps Mountaineering tent, but they will run you 100-150.

No. Just get an Alps Mountaneering and save yourself a lot of aggravation.