Thanks for the review. I bought the tent for wife and myself to camp in. We are camping rookies, but this tent was simple and straight forward to setup. Really enjoy the extra headroom.
I just bought the tent at Walmart the price seemed very reasonable . Watched a couple reviews. I'm ready to try it out. We sleep on cots perfect,and looks like plenty of room for our 140 pound Dog.lets go camping!!!!!!!!!!!🤙
Picked up one a little while back but haven't had a chance to use it. You have the best review I've see of this tent. We are older and have the same cots to sleep on. When I first looked for reviews on this tent, I was getting a little sad. Many of them were not really happy with them. I don't know what they expect for an inexpensive tent. I have a larger one that takes one person about an hour to set up, so I wanted to get one for 1 - 2 night camping. Very happy about the time it takes to get the tent up and the room inside. I used to camp a lot but not in a while. I do recommend using a tarp as a ground cloth to protect the floor of the tent. Thank you for a very thorough review, I feel so much better about my purchase now. I looked at your videos and am now a subscriber and rang the bell.
I purchased this tent about 7 weeks ago and ive been camping in it for the last 6. I must have a newer version because mine has a screen in the door. One thing that became very apparent very quickly was how fast the sun heats it up in the morning. It doesnt take long for this tent to feel like a sauna...even with all the windows and screens open. Unless there is a descent breeze, you will sweat. And another obstacle i encountered right away was the poles didnt get the tent up high enough. Later i discovered that the bottom of the poles expand out and have a small pin that pops into place. Before that i just bought some cheap pavers and stacked them up and placed the poles on them. I didnt see any instructions on the poles needing to expand out. After 6 weeks it still holds up to rain and wind nicely.Not a bad tent for the walmart asking price of $68.
I need to post an update about this tent,my tent. Trying to pull a large tarp over the top to use guy lines to anchor on one side and my car as anchor on the other side, as a evening sun shade, and I had to stand in my folding chair to reach the peak, at 7 feet it's to high otherwise, and I leaned on the tent slightly to pull tarp up and over and the pole, the short piece on top that supports the tent, poked through the tent. My bad! But just a warning to others who might attempt similar situation...use two people.
Thank you so much for this review! I was really interested to know how it would hold up in the rain and this is the only review (i watched about 8) that covered that!
It actually looks bigger from the inside then the outside. Great review and great price . Going to be looking for this one on my next trip to Walmart . Also a new subscriber.
Gf wants a tipi tent. They’re about $80 these days. I like that you can stand up in it. I have the 4 person Ozark Trail tent. It’s a bit small for 2 people and 2 medium sized dogs.
Good review Bruce, I bought this same tent over a year ago and took my summer vacation with it. worked perfect. One more thing some may be interested to know this tent also has an access point close to where your Buddy heater is to run drop cords or what I've don't is run my 20 pound propane hose to my buddy heater through it makes a nice clean operation and keeps it water proof in the rain and allows you to keep you bottle of gas out of the tent... I went through a sever storm in mine on my trip held up great in the wind and only had a very small amount of water come in, less then what a wash cloth couldn't wipe up...
Thanks for the review. I've watched this two time now. Once earlier. This tent looks like it will fit my budget and work for my planned winter hot tent trip. I needed something economical and something I could stand in for two people or one person with a heat source of some type. I know it's not a 4 season tent, but it will do.
Great review! I have always had surprisingly great luck with all of my Ozark Trail tents and currently own the 14'x14', 3 room OT tent and love it for family camping. I saw this today while in the store because my boys just crossed into Scouts from Cubs and will not need as much room when camping with the troop. This looks perfect for a tall momma to use! And just a tip, the new designs of the Ozark Trail windows allow you to roll them up and tuck them inside the window "framing" at the bottom so the flap isn't in the way or at risk for ripping.
I will mention the window tip in my next video. I noticed that but it has been so cold at night this winter I haven't had the windows down! Getting more like an AZ winter now so will need them open (down ) on my week long gold prospecting trip coming up next week. Thanks
Watched a lot of your videos. I am about to retire and intend to do a lot of camping in the local state parks. I will be on a budget and your videos have been very helpful. Subscribed!
You could use a 2-wheeled golf dolly and duffel bag for hiking. My brother and I played 54 holes of gold at a short 9-hole course pulling our clubs and bags on golf dollies. The golf dolly is lighter and easier to handle than a regular 2-wheeled dolly. They make your golf clubs light as a feather.
We purchased this same tent 🏕 in 2019! Really like it! Thanks for the review! I was wondering about how it holds up in the rain 🌧. Fortunately haven’t experienced rain while camping in this one.
Just picked one up today with a little buddy heater. Gonna be trying it out hopefully tomorrow night. I backpack camp but I don’t mind the weight. Gonna be 20 degrees so hopefully the little buddy heater works out good. Especially in the morning when I just don’t wanna unwrap myself from my sleeping bag lol
Papa Bruce Hiking Believe it or not, I had a 48lb bag one time and hiked 4 miles to camp with my brother. It was after a blizzard so I overpacked to be well prepared lol. It was my “First Winter Backpack Camp” video. No Little Buddy on that trip. Just good ol’ fire and layers lol.
Buy new stakes, the ones that come are cheap and bend first time out, and 7 person is only if the 7 persons are 10 years old, but will fit 4 adults comfortable
Het Papa Bruce. Just subbed. I don't know if you've watched Native Tearz but she recently spent some time in one of these and loved it. Not bad for car camping, especially for $50
Just picked this tent up today 7-29-22 for $89 at Walmart we need this tent for a one night camping trip . We have new Kodiak 12x10 canvas tent it took us an hour and a half to put it up And two and a half hours to pack it up and clean it . So we need a tent like this for one or two night camping trips .
Does water not pool into the windows since the flap to close them are on the inside? I had a tent similar and threw it out because in the morning it would just be wet when i opened the flap
Yes. I've had this in some strong wind in Montana and had no problem. I believe the shape helps it handle the winds The native peoples of the plains used teepees for generations. They knew how to handle the winds 👌
I bought this tent my mistaken. It has poorly designed windows. There is no way to close and seal the windows from weather wind and rain come in. If you are camping and it rains it is not water proof so make sure to scotch guard it and have a large enough tarp to hang above it to repell water.. this is IMO strictly a summertime fair weather tent. It rained nearly the whole week I was camping in February 2021 and it was not water proof. I now have huge tarp and scotch guard I am still trying to figure out some way to remedy the poorly designed windows
I have seen mixed reviews I model i have closes the windows from the inside The previous model had windows from the outside I haven't had a water problem in severe Montana storms
@@papabrucehikingandoutdoora3409 I have the model that windows close from inside and when there is Storm with wind it blows rain in the top of the window. I was considering putting Velcro along too to make it more water wind proof. Also bought tarp big enough to reduce the direct rain fall on it. I like it plenty for fair weather but it is not as sturdy a tent as thought.
I suppose you could but I wouldn't recommend it I use a Mr Buddy propane heater and it works well I'll be using it in a future video where I revisit the tent and discuss how it has performed over the last 4 months
@@papabrucehikingandoutdoora3409 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I camp but my partner suffers from the cold and I was looking at stove jacks and word burning stoves, but MY GOODNESS it starts getting expensive and bulky quickly. A small propane heater... I'd have never have thought of it. None of the camping channels I watch use them. So you've given me a cheap, portable way of heating a tent up without me needing a cotton tent, bit installations, risk of fire/monoxide, etc. THANK YOU.
@@darthkek1953 - There is still the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and carbon dioxide suffocation as it replaces the air in the tent. Propane produces lots of water condensation inside of tents. Wood stoves don't produce water vapor like propane heaters do. I know Papa Bruce said woodstoves would not be safe with the tent. The risk of fire is still there too, in my opinion, ask the man who made the video.
No i didn't. I use a mr buddy propane heater but never use it overnight Also i winter in Arizona so i dont experience cold temps usually . I have considered it but don't have a wood stove!
We set this tent up in the yard yesterday just before a 24 hour thunderstorm system was about to begin. I've yet to go in it this morning but it looks like it weathered the rain and wind beautifully as it appears dry and undisturbed. It's 39° here in Michigan this morning and won't be much warmer when I set it up next weekend at the campground I'm going to. Next to see if I can warm it up with electric radiant heat...no Mr. Buddy yet so we'll use what we have. I'll post again to let you know how it goes!! That Y pole is genius but hard to handle...will practice more...any tips? We had a helluva time with it.
Thanks for the review. I bought the tent for wife and myself to camp in. We are camping rookies, but this tent was simple and straight forward to setup. Really enjoy the extra headroom.
Thanks for the detailed review. I looked up the tent on RUclips while I'm here in the store. Picking up the tent today!
Let me know how you like it
I just bought the tent at Walmart the price seemed very reasonable . Watched a couple reviews. I'm ready to try it out. We sleep on cots perfect,and looks like plenty of room for our 140 pound Dog.lets go camping!!!!!!!!!!!🤙
Picked up one a little while back but haven't had a chance to use it. You have the best review I've see of this tent. We are older and have the same cots to sleep on. When I first looked for reviews on this tent, I was getting a little sad. Many of them were not really happy with them. I don't know what they expect for an inexpensive tent. I have a larger one that takes one person about an hour to set up, so I wanted to get one for 1 - 2 night camping. Very happy about the time it takes to get the tent up and the room inside. I used to camp a lot but not in a while. I do recommend using a tarp as a ground cloth to protect the floor of the tent.
Thank you for a very thorough review, I feel so much better about my purchase now. I looked at your videos and am now a subscriber and rang the bell.
Thanks. Glad you subscribed I have a bunch of hikes planned for Montana this summer!
thanks for the review! bought this tent!
I purchased this tent about 7 weeks ago and ive been camping in it for the last 6. I must have a newer version because mine has a screen in the door. One thing that became very apparent very quickly was how fast the sun heats it up in the morning. It doesnt take long for this tent to feel like a sauna...even with all the windows and screens open. Unless there is a descent breeze, you will sweat. And another obstacle i encountered right away was the poles didnt get the tent up high enough. Later i discovered that the bottom of the poles expand out and have a small pin that pops into place. Before that i just bought some cheap pavers and stacked them up and placed the poles on them. I didnt see any instructions on the poles needing to expand out. After 6 weeks it still holds up to rain and wind nicely.Not a bad tent for the walmart asking price of $68.
I need to post an update about this tent,my tent. Trying to pull a large tarp over the top to use guy lines to anchor on one side and my car as anchor on the other side, as a evening sun shade, and I had to stand in my folding chair to reach the peak, at 7 feet it's to high otherwise, and I leaned on the tent slightly to pull tarp up and over and the pole, the short piece on top that supports the tent, poked through the tent. My bad! But just a warning to others who might attempt similar situation...use two people.
Thank you so much for this review! I was really interested to know how it would hold up in the rain and this is the only review (i watched about 8) that covered that!
Glad it helped
It actually looks bigger from the inside then the outside. Great review and great price . Going to be looking for this one on my next trip to Walmart . Also a new subscriber.
I just bought this tent at Walmart yesterday for $65 on closeout. Very excited to take it camping next month
Nice review! Looks like a good choice for the summer festivals. :)
Great review thank you!
Fantastic review, I could listen to your voice for a long time, you seem like a very friendly person
Thank you. I hope you will enjoy my other videos
Gf wants a tipi tent. They’re about $80 these days. I like that you can stand up in it. I have the 4 person Ozark Trail tent. It’s a bit small for 2 people and 2 medium sized dogs.
Good review Bruce, I bought this same tent over a year ago and took my summer vacation with it. worked perfect. One more thing some may be interested to know this tent also has an access point close to where your Buddy heater is to run drop cords or what I've don't is run my 20 pound propane hose to my buddy heater through it makes a nice clean operation and keeps it water proof in the rain and allows you to keep you bottle of gas out of the tent... I went through a sever storm in mine on my trip held up great in the wind and only had a very small amount of water come in, less then what a wash cloth couldn't wipe up...
Thanks for pointing that out !
And for watching
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Thank you. I was looking at them today at Walmart. I will be getting one.
There are $84 at the Walmart I have close by.
Thank you for the video! I just got mine for an upcoming Cubscout camping trip. Ill add glowsticks to the guy ropes so no kids get tripped lol.
Good idea!
Thanks for the review. I've watched this two time now. Once earlier. This tent looks like it will fit my budget and work for my planned winter hot tent trip. I needed something economical and something I could stand in for two people or one person with a heat source of some type. I know it's not a 4 season tent, but it will do.
I use a Mr buddy propane heater and works great
I don't use it when I sleep
@@papabrucehikingandoutdoora3409 I'm using the Mr Buddy heater too, but I find you need to have a fan blow the hot air down to be more effective.
@@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey good idea. Can you recommend a battery powered fan?
Going to a family reunion this weekend and wanted a roomier tent for cheap. Thanks man I appreciate it
Good presentation, thank you.
I'm considering getting one
Great video definitely going to pick one up for my whitewater guide season
Thanks
It should be great for float trips!
Great review! I have always had surprisingly great luck with all of my Ozark Trail tents and currently own the 14'x14', 3 room OT tent and love it for family camping. I saw this today while in the store because my boys just crossed into Scouts from Cubs and will not need as much room when camping with the troop. This looks perfect for a tall momma to use!
And just a tip, the new designs of the Ozark Trail windows allow you to roll them up and tuck them inside the window "framing" at the bottom so the flap isn't in the way or at risk for ripping.
I will mention the window tip in my next video. I noticed that but it has been so cold at night this winter I haven't had the windows down! Getting more like an AZ winter now so will need them open (down ) on my week long gold prospecting trip coming up next week. Thanks
@@papabrucehikingandoutdoora3409 Haha, depends on what part of Az. I am from Flagstaff.❄ 🗻❄
Great review. 🙏🏼
Nice review. I just bought the same tent. Can't wait to take it to the lake next coming summer.
Have a great summer!
I just got the same tent from Walmart last weekend. The newest model has a full screen on the front door. Now sells for $85 at Walmart
Watched a lot of your videos. I am about to retire and intend to do a lot of camping in the local state parks. I will be on a budget and your videos have been very helpful. Subscribed!
Excellent! I enjoy finding good deals. I'm pleased you have found my videos useful and THANKS for subscribing
Thanks for sharing the details.👍
Gonna get this tent friday i have a Ozark trail cot the basic one it should fit nice thanks for sharing
You could use a 2-wheeled golf dolly and duffel bag for hiking. My brother and I played 54 holes of gold at a short 9-hole course pulling our clubs and bags on golf dollies. The golf dolly is lighter and easier to handle than a regular 2-wheeled dolly. They make your golf clubs light as a feather.
Good idea! I have one for golf. But not allowed in wilderness area! Thanks for watching!
We purchased this same tent 🏕 in 2019! Really like it! Thanks for the review! I was wondering about how it holds up in the rain 🌧. Fortunately haven’t experienced rain while camping in this one.
I have been in very heavy rsin in Montana and no issues. I did spray weather proving spray on the outside seams snd that may of helped.
HAVE FUN!!
Great review! Im ordering one for motocamping off my harley!!
I have this tent and love it !!!
I agree
Lots of room and should last of you take care of it
Just picked one up today with a little buddy heater. Gonna be trying it out hopefully tomorrow night. I backpack camp but I don’t mind the weight. Gonna be 20 degrees so hopefully the little buddy heater works out good. Especially in the morning when I just don’t wanna unwrap myself from my sleeping bag lol
That's a lot of weight but you will appreciate the tent and heater at 20 degrees.
Papa Bruce Hiking Believe it or not, I had a 48lb bag one time and hiked 4 miles to camp with my brother. It was after a blizzard so I overpacked to be well prepared lol. It was my “First Winter Backpack Camp” video. No Little Buddy on that trip. Just good ol’ fire and layers lol.
Buy new stakes, the ones that come are cheap and bend first time out, and 7 person is only if the 7 persons are 10 years old, but will fit 4 adults comfortable
Het Papa Bruce. Just subbed. I don't know if you've watched Native Tearz but she recently spent some time in one of these and loved it. Not bad for car camping, especially for $50
Just picked this tent up today 7-29-22 for $89 at Walmart we need this tent for a one night camping trip . We have new Kodiak 12x10 canvas tent it took us an hour and a half to put it up And two and a half hours to pack it up and clean it . So we need a tent like this for one or two night camping trips .
Should work fine
How did it fare for your camping trip ?😃
What a lovely guy ,no nonsense and to the point
Great video...thanks
Loved the ease of putting up but some light showers at night left the inside walls of my tent very wet.
That's the first I have heard that. But thanks for watching
wow that was a great review
Thanks Ryan
I just updated this review . I hope the new video helps with more information
Funky looking wee tent buddy great review
Thank you Papa Bruce
Great review! We have this tent.
I've enjoyed it for a couple of years
In the next video I use it again
Does water not pool into the windows since the flap to close them are on the inside? I had a tent similar and threw it out because in the morning it would just be wet when i opened the flap
No so far that hasn't been a problem and I've had it in some very heavy rain storms
I have this tent and camped through a somewhat severe storm...water did not pool at the windows.
Good review. Subscribed.
Thanks
Would it be easier to seamseal the outside seams while it’s setup?
Yes that how I did it
Looks great! Do you think it's going to hold up with wind?
Yes. I've had this in some strong wind in Montana and had no problem. I believe the shape helps it handle the winds
The native peoples of the plains used teepees for generations. They knew how to handle the winds
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How do I find replacement poles for this tent ! We lost them in our move
I don't know. Maybe check with Walmart
Good stuff Bruce!
Good review👍👍
Great review! I have one and it’s the bang for your buck when it comes to car camping.
I like how you have the inside of your tent set up. What is the name of the cots and beds you have?
I bought these cots at Walmart. They are a Coleman brand. I chose these because the legs are curved and not pointed
Easier on the floor
@@papabrucehikingandoutdoora3409 Thank you!
Is this the 12x12 tent? Also, can you fit three cots in the tent?
Not sure measurement but yes 3 cots fit fine
Nice Review. Thanks.. Aloha
Going camping tomorrow with it and two queen sized air mattresses, do you think they would fit? Awesome review by the way!
I think they will both fit. Have a great time and let us know how your trip was!!
Thanks
I bought this tent my mistaken. It has poorly designed windows. There is no way to close and seal the windows from weather wind and rain come in. If you are camping and it rains it is not water proof so make sure to scotch guard it and have a large enough tarp to hang above it to repell water.. this is IMO strictly a summertime fair weather tent. It rained nearly the whole week I was camping in February 2021 and it was not water proof. I now have huge tarp and scotch guard I am still trying to figure out some way to remedy the poorly designed windows
I have seen mixed reviews
I model i have closes the windows from the inside
The previous model had windows from the outside
I haven't had a water problem in severe Montana storms
I'd return it if you dont like it
@@papabrucehikingandoutdoora3409 I have the model that windows close from inside and when there is Storm with wind it blows rain in the top of the window. I was considering putting Velcro along too to make it more water wind proof. Also bought tarp big enough to reduce the direct rain fall on it. I like it plenty for fair weather but it is not as sturdy a tent as thought.
@@papabrucehikingandoutdoora3409 I don't dislike it so much to return it but it needs some improvements still
Sounds like it! Try to seal it with spray seamseal. Good luck and have fun camping
Can you make that Tp tent into a hot tent with install a stove jack and a small wood burning stove?
I suppose you could but I wouldn't recommend it
I use a Mr Buddy propane heater and it works well
I'll be using it in a future video where I revisit the tent and discuss how it has performed over the last 4 months
@@papabrucehikingandoutdoora3409 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I camp but my partner suffers from the cold and I was looking at stove jacks and word burning stoves, but MY GOODNESS it starts getting expensive and bulky quickly. A small propane heater... I'd have never have thought of it. None of the camping channels I watch use them. So you've given me a cheap, portable way of heating a tent up without me needing a cotton tent, bit installations, risk of fire/monoxide, etc. THANK YOU.
@@darthkek1953 - There is still the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and carbon dioxide suffocation as it replaces the air in the tent. Propane produces lots of water condensation inside of tents. Wood stoves don't produce water vapor like propane heaters do. I know Papa Bruce said woodstoves would not be safe with the tent. The risk of fire is still there too, in my opinion, ask the man who made the video.
did you put the stove jack hole in
No i didn't. I use a mr buddy propane heater but never use it overnight
Also i winter in Arizona so i dont experience cold temps usually .
I have considered it but don't have a wood stove!
Ozark Trails are good tents. usually.
They work for me. At least this model
We sell a similar tent, only has one pole and super strong! take 2 minutes to set up. and roughly half the price!
Interesting I'd like to review it
Looks Interesting but your website lists price as $175.00
Very nice well done video. Nice guy! GOOD informative video.
Which did you go with that fit that good?
Sorry, not sure what you are referring too. The cuts are also Walmart . Coleman brand.
Papa Bruce here
Just went camping yesterday with this tent 🤗
How did you like it?
How do u extend the poles please ?
Push the buttons on each pole, pull from the bottom, and click button into correct position
@@papabrucehikingandoutdoora3409
Thank you. I appreciate that ! 😁
They're selling for 79.99 now.
I noticed that. Design has beed changed. Now has screens door
no center pole is good for me.
It does make a difference
End comment was funny. l ok l
Old Nokia ringtone in beginning music 😅
It's Samsung ringtone
I will have you very soon
Is this the Samsung ringtone lol?
I don't know. From stock music from Kinemaster
I'm not sure why people are reviewing stuff like this without actually providing vid on how to. Waste of time.
Check out a couple of follow up videos on this tent on my channel.
And thanks for your comment!
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Man you sound 2 cigarettes shy of a heart attack. God help you if you ever have to run from a bear.
Never run from a bear!
@@papabrucehikingandoutdoora3409 well done, Papa; you remained cool against a low blow.
We set this tent up in the yard yesterday just before a 24 hour thunderstorm system was about to begin. I've yet to go in it this morning but it looks like it weathered the rain and wind beautifully as it appears dry and undisturbed. It's 39° here in Michigan this morning and won't be much warmer when I set it up next weekend at the campground I'm going to. Next to see if I can warm it up with electric radiant heat...no Mr. Buddy yet so we'll use what we have. I'll post again to let you know how it goes!!
That Y pole is genius but hard to handle...will practice more...any tips? We had a helluva time with it.
I agree the poles are a bit tough to extend. Just takes a few times to get practice.
The electric heater should be great
Have fun!
Make sure the poles are not extended until in correct position. It helps to hold them in place with the velcro straps before completely extending