Ozark Trail

Instant Cabin Tent

Running these analyses costs money. Buy through my links to help keep lights on! I may get a small commission.

Overall

#577 in

Camping Tents

according to Reddit Icon Reddit

Sentiment score50% positive
2
1
1
Last updated: Oct 2, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Icondeejay58
9 months ago

I put it up in the garage and sprayed some waterproofing on it and put some seam “goo” on the seams. It’s easy to set up other than the rainfly.

Reddit IconKitchen-Wallaby6820
5 months ago

If you want a good but cheap option that checks all those boxes just get a Ozark trail 6 person instant cabin tent. They sell them at Walmart for like $150.

Reddit IconAppropriate_Share838
6 months ago

I have a 6 person pop up tent from Ozark that I set up easily by myself and its very spacious!

Reddit IconPuzzled_Ad_5367
8 months ago

Honestly I don’t think you’ll have much trouble. I bought a 6 person Ozark tent for me my son and partner when we went to Utah last year and hadn’t gone since I was 11 or 12 and set it up on my own because they’re so different now lol!!!! Didn’t have to slide poles through fight anything etc. mine just clicked to the poles. So as long as you feel comfortable with the price and brand 2 person Ozark should be ok! Esp to start off. We had good blankets weren’t cold at all had 0 tent issues (:

Reddit IconMehnard
6 months ago

I've had a Ozark Trail 6 man tent from Walmart for several years. It packs up nice and small, and will comfortably fit two people with all their gear. I can set it up by myself in about 20 minutes. You'll want to throw a tarp over it for when it rains.

Reddit Iconakoons76
8 months ago

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.

Top Camping Tents on Reddit

1
The North Face Wawona 6

The North Face

Wawona 6

86% positive of 132 users

Spacious vestibule, strong in storms, but rainfly tricky solo.

2
Gazelle Tents T4 Hub Tent Series

Gazelle Tents

T4 Hub Tent Series

89% positive of 140 users

Fastest setup, durable, but bulky and awkward door.

3
Durston X-Mid 2

Durston

X-Mid 2

83% positive of 149 users

Ultralight, spacious 2P, but not for very strong winds.

4
Durston X-Mid 1

Durston

X-Mid 1

81% positive of 108 users

Budget ultralight 1P, spacious, but large footprint.

5
Naturehike Mongar 2 Backpack Tent (Nylon)

Naturehike

Mongar 2 Backpack Tent (Nylon)

90% positive of 71 users

Budget 2P, spacious for price, but not for 4 seasons.

Rankings by Use Case

Other Reddit Recommendations:

FAQs