Additionally, there is large shelf storage on the tent’s interior wall so you can house your essentials an arm’s length away. Finally, repacking the tent is made easy with the large carrying case. Even with all the aforementioned features, the interior of the tent has a few more to increase your comfort level. The tents you find on the shelf at Walmart are no different than tents you’ll find elsewhere. One common issue with these tents was poles that had snapped either when packing or unpacking the tent. The stakes provided with an Ozark Trail tent are generally made of steel, but there have been common complaints about broken stakes. As I mentioned in the Durability section above, most tents are made of polyester; others are made of nylon. These materials aren’t as durable as canvas or cotton—which are commonly used in higher-priced tents. Then you have the Dark Rest tents that are specifically designed to block the sun’s light to keep the inside cooler. These are the two QUEEN Mattress I received with my bundle order. I did not open these boxes because they too needed to be returned with the tent. The Ozark 9 person cabin can fit two Queen Mattresses comfortably. It was very difficult to roll the tent back into its original shape to return to store. I've read many people have had the same problems and went to army surplus to buy a bigger durable storage bag. This is perfect for campers who don’t want to be woken up to the suns rays at 5 in the morning on a nice camping trip. Sure, the chairs are a bit small, and the pillows are tiny camping pillows, but this deal is a steal for those without any gear. There are a lot of customers saying the pole didn’t last long for the Coleman tents instant 8. The bad news is that there are no replacement parts, so if it breaks you’ll have to get a refund or an exchange. What’s worse than paying a hefty sum of money to buy a tent? Buying a tent only to see it break on your 2nd camping trip. And with seven fully closable windows, you’ll have plenty of air circulation and ventilation while camping. If you have plans for camping, family outings, and other outdoor activities, this is one tent you don’t want to overlook. The Ozark Trail 16’ x 16’ Instant Cabin Tent is a large tent accommodating groups of up to 12 people. The Coleman tent is an instant setup design but it is also a dark-rest tent. The Perfect Tent – My husband and I practiced this set up prior to our trip which made set up super easy and fast! Awesome Tent had a Blast – We bought this tent for our Family Spring Break camping trip. My husband and I set it up and took it down in less than 5 minutes. – Very Pleased Good price a quick easy setup plenty of room and height entrance is great for tall person to get in. Good Value – Took a minutes to setup, recommend two people for easy setup. She also suggests looking for a family tent that offers good internal storage, like pockets and ceiling loops for water bottles, lanterns and the like. The rain fly hangs over the room as well, so you can stay outdoors while it’s raining. Purchasing a large footprint for the entire size of the tent will provide a solid floor for keeping the screen room tidy. Make sure to stake it down properly to avoid any incidents during windy conditions. We also cover gas powered lanterns in our reviews, testing all types that use kerosene, propane or white gas for example. While this may be true in some cases, the price of a tent isn’t always a reflection of its performance. As you can see from the larger tents above, they come in all kinds of different arrangements. Tunnel tent, five room, L-shaped, the list goes on and on. Pick what kind of shape you want your tent in, Ozark Trails will have it. But, maybe you’re wondering, what makes a great tent brand? The final tent I’ll review today is Ozark Trail’s largest – their 14 person, 4-room tent. The Ozark 8 Person Instant Tent is the best value for money out of the 4 tents we’re reviewing today. With the venting under, it will let out moisture and dampness but still be protected from rain. Start with one corner and and move around to each corner staking them down in turn. Ask our community of deal experts a question about this deal, product, or store. We stand by our high-quality products and your satisfaction is guaranteed. There are circumstances that are out of control that may cause shipping postponements.