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Each canopy was set up and broken down repeatedly to assess its ease of use and craftsmanship, separating the well-designed from the failure-prone or confusing models. Methodically, we used each tent in its intended environment — plus some unintended ones — to see just how much use we could get out of them. From whipping… Continue reading Ozark Trail Outdoor Equipment & Camping Gear

Even with the drapes stowed, there is less ventilation than in larger, open canopies. And, despite effectively blocking the sun’s rays, this shader tends to remain quite warm, much like a backpacking tent would when it’s left in the sun all day. It also doesn’t perform well in the rain, primarily because of its open… Continue reading Ozark Trail Outdoor Equipment & Camping Gear

Additionally, the size of a straight leg canopy defines how much shade and protection you have under the canopy. Let’s say you’re shopping for a 10×10 pop up canopy, you can be confident that you have 100 square feet of protection under that canopy. Slant leg canopies use less material and have less structural integrity… Continue reading Ozark Trail Outdoor Equipment & Camping Gear

My hand-me-down camping stove has been in use for 20+ years and I truly believe a high-quality camping stove is a necessity at the campsite that should last (nearly) forever. I like the Zempire camping stove because it’s a powerful piece of equipment that cooks quickly and thoroughly. The 10,000 BTU burners, which can be… Continue reading Ozark Trail Outdoor Equipment & Camping Gear

But we also have picks offering better support, higher weight capacity, and greater portability. The Eureka Tagalong scored a little lower but still holds its own in terms of craftsmanship. It is a lighter-weight product, which inherently involves thinner, less durable materials. When we compared the Taglong to beefier models, we had to score lower… Continue reading Ozark Trail Outdoor Equipment & Camping Gear

Most of our testers found the REI Co-op Skyward Chair to be one of the least comfortable chairs in our testing pool. People who did like it tended to have smaller body types, so if you find that other camping chairs are too big for you, the Skyward might be a good fit. At a… Continue reading Ozark Trail Outdoor Equipment & Camping Gear