Instant Cabin Tent with Integrated LED Lights

Just purchased a pop up, 10 person with lighting for a little over $200. I bought it last week from WalMart and used it this weekend. The zipper is awful (snags and all around difficult) but advertised as “anti-snag.” And a critter put a huge hole the side on the first night. I know it’s been used but I want to return it. I feel like for $200+ it should have held up at least 1 night. Any similar experiences and/or has anyone’s tried to return a poor quality tent? I know Ozark Trails is the generic, cost efficient brand but I’ve bought previous versions with little to no issues.

I’m really regretting not buying the tent I originally wanted. It’s like I threw $200 out the window on this heap of junk. It’s unusable now. Didn’t even get a full 24 hours of use. Do you have any recommendations on a brand and/or a material that can withstand a squirrel?

That is about all they are good for honesty. My last one wasn’t terrible but it still only last 2, maybe 3 trips. The quality on this was far worse.

We use the Ozark instant up cabin tent, not the popup. We have used it through many rainstorms and many, many scouts putting it up and down. They aren't gentle handling jt. And it has lasted so far through the years. I am 5'2" as well and can put them up easily by myself. We have almost all of the size options of the tent. Pretty easy to pack up as well.

I'd also recommend an ozark trail instant tent, They're the new coleman from decades past. The average mans tent, for whoever is just getting into the hobby and doesnt want to break the bank. Great for familys who may go camping a handful of times a year in mostly fair weather. They'll last some rough handling for minimum a few years to a decade, plenty of time to get use out of it and upgrade. Any from the instant tent line will be big, bulky, and heavy but quick and easy to set up even if its just one person going it. Ive personally set up a 10 person myself in less than 5 minutes. I've also used mine during souther arizona monsoon storms, high winds and sideways rain and I stayed nice and cozy with room to sit around to relax in unlike a dome tent.

The kingdom tents from REI are great. the tubeshape and features are quite nice so are the extras.... but if you want easy to put up an down the instant tents from Ozark Trail I used with my family when kids were young in cub scouts for 5+ years. I the integrated poles made for putting it up and down very quick and easy even by myself, and I could stand up and had 4 cots in them. The may be cheaper than others but there are a few brands that make the instant tents with integrated poles. I was surprised how well my ozark held up. also check out the alps brands, they are built well, but heavy.

I ran a instant up Ozark trail for well over a decade. Went a few years with a small camper and sold it to get into a nice gazelle and I couldn't be happier. I don't do hiking/backpacking due to disabilities but it's perfect for car camping. Throw it on my roof rack get to camp and 10 min later my tent is set up.