
The North Face
Wawona 6
Spacious vestibule, strong in storms, but rainfly tricky solo.

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You’re gonna laugh but we used an Ozark trail wall tent for two solid summers and wound up giving it to a friend’s son who wants to be a Maine guide. We put a tarp over it and it was dry all summer and withstood a hurricane the second year. No problems whatsoever. It does have a chimney slot but we never used that hence the tarp. Apparently it’s out of stock at Walmart where it was regularly priced around $400. BUT I just found it at the link below for under $70 which is insane. I don’t know that website but that’s a steal. This was our setup. It’s 10x12 ETA: we stayed in it down to 40F with warm sleeping bags and cots and it was fine. https://preview.redd.it/m3oijt5pc2ug1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c5cb13a5939526fbce464b310a2cfd1d1318b4b [https://outdoorfurnitureelite.com/product/ozark-trail-6-person-north-fork-12x10-outdoor-wall-tent-with-stove-jack/](https://outdoorfurnitureelite.com/product/ozark-trail-6-person-north-fork-12x10-outdoor-wall-tent-with-stove-jack/)
I am not a fan of big box stores . But.... we have found the best tent for rain is the Ozark trail 6 man tent We have had LLBean and other expensive tents and hands down Ozark Trail has preformed the best in a hard driving rain . We also have 1 tent that is a 4 man for storage For full disclosure , I have a Slumberjack " day break " 6 man tent it is great in the rain.. My niece has 2 kids and is the one that uses Ozark trail brand. No matter what brand we always " fly " a nylon tarp about 3 feet above the tents if we know the weather can turn.
Go cheap .we love Ozark Trail tents. The kkds have tried to kill them and they are tough .. Bikes and scooters hit the screens and so far so good .
Go to Walmart and buy some Ozark trail camping goods . Tent Tarp Rope Hammocks Or Chairs Sleeping bags Cots or air matresses. Headlamps My niece uses this brand . The tents and tarps are great . This summer will be year 6 with Ozark Trail gear It is affordable and sturdy
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 (:
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.
Their fabric is damn thin. Do not use this tent in rain. You will regret it, I promise.
I have this one which has been great so far. It’s really heavy though. I suppose it doesn’t take up a ton of car space - if they got the6 person version (if there is one) that would probably work out fine. There’s always space under a cot to store stuff also.

The North Face
Wawona 6
Spacious vestibule, strong in storms, but rainfly tricky solo.

Gazelle Tents
T4 Hub Tent Series
Fastest setup, durable, but bulky and awkward door.

Durston
X-Mid 2
Ultralight, spacious 2P, but not for very strong winds.

Durston
X-Mid 1
Budget ultralight 1P, spacious, but large footprint.

Naturehike
Mongar 2 Backpack Tent (Nylon)
Budget 2P, spacious for price, but not for 4 seasons.

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