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Most new tents incorporate this ventilated canopy design to increase airflow and reduce the trapping of hot air, helping to keep those in the shade cooler and more comfortable. Overall, we think the ozark trail backpack serves its intended purpose – a value brand 10×10 instant shelter that caters to price conscious consumers looking for… Continue reading 12′ x 12′ Ozark Trail 7-Person Instant Tepee Tent

Perhaps our two favorites are camping tent additions that connect to the frame of the shelter and leverage the stability of the 10×10 frame to support a camping tent structure. It’s worth highlighting that despite the advertised dimensions of the 10×10 Ozark Trail, because this is a slant leg shelter the top only measures 8×8.… Continue reading 12′ x 12′ Ozark Trail 7-Person Instant Tepee Tent

But the L.L.Bean tent’s peak ceiling height of 6 feet 6 inches is half a foot lower than that of the REI tent, making it feel notably darker and less spacious. It typically costs more (in fact, the price has risen substantially—more than $150—since we first tested it) and lacks the convenient strap-equipped carrying bag… Continue reading 12′ x 12′ Ozark Trail 7-Person Instant Tepee Tent

Fellow campers and sun-baked spectators consistently gravitated toward the REI shelter over the L.L.Bean. Though the two tents have the same footprint, the REI’s roof is 6 inches taller; we found that the higher ceiling made the REI shelter feel significantly roomier inside. A lower roof makes this shelter feel notably smaller than our top… Continue reading 12′ x 12′ Ozark Trail 7-Person Instant Tepee Tent

The thicker, darker netting also makes the whole structure shadier, even without the optional side panels. Like the REI model, the L.L.Bean tent has ample interior pockets, a lantern hook, and a roomy carrying bag, though the bag is of the typical drawstring-sack variety. L.L.Bean’s Woodlands Screen House is remarkably similar to our top pick,… Continue reading 12′ x 12′ Ozark Trail 7-Person Instant Tepee Tent