In this camping tent guide by Academy Sports + Outdoors, you’ll learn how to choose your next tent. Our most portable models are the Sun Ninja, ozark trail canopy Neso 1, and Eureka Tagalong Shelter. These models are all thinner, fold-down styles that weigh far less than the larger canopies on our list.
Camping with family has never been this enjoyable — the Ozark Trail 12-Person Instant Cabin Tent with Screen Room has exceeded my expectations. The set-up is a breeze, even for someone like me who’s not much of a handy person. The pre-attached poles and the quick assembly process make it a cinch to put up this massive tent.
However, I did notice that the tent was not entirely waterproof during our camping trip. It managed to hold up during a downpour, but there were a few instances where water dripped in through the ceiling. It proved to be a minor inconvenience, and I think it might be worth investing in a waterproofing spray to help prevent any future leaks. Overall, the Ozark Trail 10-Person Camping Tent is a pretty good choice for families or friends looking to have a comfortable and spacious camping experience.
The wheels on the roller bag are mostly cosmetic, as they are very ineffective on most terrains. That said, if you don’t expect to use your tent in rugged environments, this is a solid option for a nice big canopy tent at a bargain price. With all that in mind, we found more than a dozen tents that met our criteria. If you love camping but hate eating your morning pancakes in the rain, a canopy tent can protect you from the trifecta of bugs, sun, and sudden showers.
Then I started having other wild fantasies, like effectively adding a room to the desert shack where I live by erecting the shadehouse in the backyard. If anyone has a hub gable or #1 Roof pole, I would be interested in buying those parts. I loved the size of this screen house but after a few uses, the 4-way hub gable cracked and a couple of the curved roof poles bent a little. I was wondering if anyone out there can e-mail me the manual. I packed my Ozark Trail WMT1412R 14’x12′ Screen House away because of Huricane Katrina and I guess in all the confusion I did not pack the manual in a waterproof container.