Ozark Trail - Fast Frame BlockOut Lumos 4P
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We had an oztrail fast frame. It was great till it wasn’t. Fine till it wasn’t. For 2 seasons camping you’re laughing.
Go for a 4-person tent. Ozark Trail at Walmart has some decent ones. I still have one my wife and I used a few times a year for many years before the kids came along.
I have a 4 person Ozark Trail tent. I have used it for about 3 years now. No complaints at all. With that said, I have only used it in hard rain a few times. In those times I didn't have any leaking issues at all. I think it's a good tent, but I will admit, I don't go camping in any extreme weather.
Same. My first tent was an Ozark Trail. It worked fine for me, but the zippers weren't great, but it was easy to put up and about what I expected for how much I paid.
And. If car camping there are Ozark Trail tents that are fine. https://preview.redd.it/u3ktlc9mr4ff1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cfc60349b44f801c690b93f8e94891b8a32b98bc Vs
Much depends on your use. Are you driving out and camping in a campground? Basically car camping? Do you hike in 15 miles, camp and hike out? Do you use your tent just to sleep or do you hang out in it? Do you share your tent? It seems like it is just you and the dog and maybe one other person and it is out and back weekends at a campground. For long trails, backpacking months at a time, Durston tents are good for one or two people. The Pro 2p is what I’ve owned in the past. The XMid has a good price point. The REI half dome has more interior room and is easier to set up. For car camping and spending some time in the tent an Ozark Trails 4 person tent used for two is great (walked out to my garage to check ours). We got it at a garage sale but only use it for car camping bb My current primary tent is for backpacking with my wife, months at a time. I love it but I would not recommend the Zpacks Trio for your use. From what I can tell from your post weight doesn’t really matter. Interior comfort does. But without more none of us here can tell. Finally, most online lists are trying to get you to buy so they can rake in affiliate marketing kickbacks. That results in confusing and scattershot reviews and advice. Wish you luck.
I still use a 4 man Ozark Trail tent I've had since 1998. That thing will not die - it needs another round of waterproofing, but it'll be the kid tent when they're ready to leave mom & dad in the giant cabin tent.
Came here to say this! We picked up an Ozark Trail 4-person tent for festivals and it’s honestly way roomier and sturdier than I expected for the price. Setup is super straightforward, too, my partner put it together solo with no experience whatsoever.
Yes, we have the Ozark Trail 4-person tent that I got for like $30. Been through five heavy thunderstorms now and zero leaks right out of the box. I did finally waterproof it with some Scotchguard spray after our last trip because I didn't want to push my luck, but that thing is a tank.
I’ve had a 4 person OT tent for the last 15 years. Originally purchased at Walmart for ~$25. No complaints for the price.
Hang out here long enough and you'll see plenty of posts touting either Coleman or Ozark Trail. OT is the one I usually recommend. 3P for $29 and 4P for $39 and Walmart, and unlike other cheap import trash, it's actually a well-made tent with decent poles and rain fly. (I can't remember but it might even include stakes.) It's not a one-season tent - if you make sure you dry it fully before storing it, and don't abuse it, it'll last years. A 4P is just about right for a couple with a full-sized air mattress and a pack-n-play for the little one. I see your request about size and respect that - larger units are available. But since you're going for such a short time, and this is your first time, I'd like to at least make a case to consider something VERY budget-friendly. There are a lot of other things you'll need to get and this will conserve budget for things where spending money matters more (air mattress, cooler, kitchen setup, etc). The 4P is a bit over 8' square, not much smaller than you were asking, and a foot shorter than you were asking but let's face it, when you say 6' tall, you're not standing in it - in a budget dome tent, that 6' mark is only at the center. If you're crouching when you climb into bed at the sides anyway... Anyway, YMMV, it's a very subjective decision, but it's worth a look. If/when you want to upgrade, this particular tent is so popular that it's super easy to resell or give away. Just a thought.
Their fabric is damn thin. Do not use this tent in rain. You will regret it, I promise.
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