Also included with the tent are 18 steel stakes that secure the structure firmly to the ground. Even with all the aforementioned features, the interior of the tent has a few more to increase your comfort level. With our reliance on technology these days, Ozark has included an e-port that can be used to run power into the shelter if your campsite has it.
Make sure to stake it down properly to avoid any incidents during windy conditions. Your tent won’t be air-conditioned, and things can get stuffy once you pack it full of people. Newer tents build in vents and roofs that you can open up to promote airflow, along with the mesh windows that will let in air when you choose.
Again, not a deal-breaker, but don’t expect these tents to stand up to the same use and abuse as their premium alternatives from brands. Oddly enough, Ozark Trail’s most basic, base bones shelter takes the title of most durable. We chose the Ozark Trail Clip & Camp because unlike larger cabins ozark trail canopy tent with plastic hubs and countless poles, this traditional two-pole dome has the fewest number of parts that can potentially fail. We’ve also put together a handy buyer’s guide down at the bottom as a resource for shoppers who are new to the Ozark Trail brand, so make sure to check it out.
The Ozark Trail 16′ x 16′ Instant Cabin Tent sleeps 12 and can be set up in under 2 minutes. This 12-person tent is ideal for an outdoor family gathering so you can enjoy nature no matter the weather. This Ozark Trail 10-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent will help you have a fulfilling camping trip by accommodating the whole crew and making everyone feel comfortable. It sets up in just 60 seconds and requires no assembly, because the poles are pre-attached to the tent, so all you have to do is just unfold and extend.
Keep your things organized with the included hanging organizer and deluxe gear pockets. This two-room cabin tent also offers electrical cord access, and it even includes a carrying bag for your convenience. The Ozark Trail 12 Person Instant Cabin Tent sets up in under two minutes! This 12-person tent requires no assembly because the poles are pre-attached to the tent; just unfold and extend. This three-room, cabin-style tent has large windows on all sides and room to stand up. In addition, it comfortably fits three queen airbeds or up to 12 campers in sleeping bags on the floor.
As you can see one of the more notable features is the integrated screen room, providing extra space to be utilized in numerous different ways. A few very small pockets are on the wall, see the picture below, and I find this really inappropriate for such a big tent designed for 11 people. See this Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 tent which has 16 huge pockets (for 6 people).
But this does not hold for the rest, and I would say you have a hybrid structure here. For the back private room, you have an extra pole which you insert in the sleeve and with this, you can raise the back room from the ground. In such a configuration with the divider, you can enter the back private room from any of the front rooms. There is a large double size door with 2 zippers so you can open it from any of the two front rooms.
While that one commands a higher price tag and slightly bigger dimensions, the Ozark Trail 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent is a more budget-friendly tent, with an equal amount of family-orientated features. Chances are, though, you won’t want to spend half your trip setting up your tent. Manufacturers have found clever ways to make tent setup easier, including attaching the poles to the material so there are no pieces to assemble. Some family tents can be erected as quickly as 60 seconds, especially once you’ve gotten the hang of it. Shawna Newman is the editor-in-chief of Active Weekender, a website that provides resources — from gear recommendations to beginner tips — to people looking to plan outdoor adventures.
Nobody wants to spend all day sitting in direct sunlight either though, and that’s where a tent with a screen room like this Ozark Trail 9 Person Cabin comes into play. The Ozark Trail Three Room Instant Cabin takes our top spot as the best Ozark Trail tent. With room for 12 and nearly seven-foot ceilings, it checks all our boxes for a big family tent, but even as cabin shelters go, this one is special.