Can You Go Camping In A $30 Walmart Tent?? ($30 - 3 Person Ozark Trail Tent Review)
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- čas přidán 29. 07. 2021
- I saw this $30 - 3 Person Ozark Trail dome tent in Walmart the other day and I absolutely had to check it out. Is this a legit tent? Would I actually go camping in it? What kind of tent can you get for $30? Watch the video and find out!
I bought this tent to use on a week long cycling trip called Bike Ride Across Georgia. Basically, We rode our bikes on average about 60 miles each day. we packed our gear up and put it on a truck each morning. It would be waiting for you at the next town. This little tent was great. It was easy to put up, take down and pack up. It rained a lot on this trip, including several nighttime storms. I picked good sites and had zero problems with water getting in . I was very impressed with this tent.
How long does it take to set up and take down?
@@KT-ed8hj about 10 minutes. less than that with a helper.
Got caught in a storm camping at a beach in this tent. I spent the night expecting this shit Walmart tent to get ripped apart. Nope. Made it through the night and it wasn't even damp inside. A lot of other people had their tents ripped, blown away, or leak. I was completely astonished lol. I brought this with me on a 10 day late fall hike too and it was fine. Best $30 I've ever spent. I'm going to be taking it on a 3 day AT hike in November.
I have the Walmart 1 person tent. Less than $30. It is blue & gray. I changed out the stakes, so down to about 3 lbs. I've taken it on sections of the AT and all of the Uinta Highline Trail. It has not failed me. I'm a fan.
THANK YOU! I needed to find out how to set it up, but other videos didn't show and EXPLAIN how it was done. Also they had two people and it was put up too fast to see what exactly they were doing.
I enjoyed your pleasant and extensive video! You could get a job for the Ozark company 😊❤❤
The door floor flap is to not walk on the door. Flip it over the unzipped door. Would be better with a bottom zip.
Advantage it is super simple to for $30. Hard to get this wrong.. All their attempts at complex tents 25 to 50 are bad.
Their best $50 and under tent is the external pole A frame, self folding. 1 minutes setup. Pretty big. Very simple fabric arrangement.
I purchased two of these tents for $24.00 at Walmart for an overnight family camping adventure at the local park. They worked perfectly for that easy camping in perfect California weather. I did feel a little claustrophobic because it was a tight fit for three (two adults and one kid) but other than that. It served its purpose well.
I got this exact one for my daughter to use in our backyard. For $40 (I'm in Canada) can't beat the price and she loves it!
I paid $35 for a tent like that at Walmart.
The polls were too flimsy for me!
@BobbyT-yj1cw I couldn't imagine camping in one of these lol but ya for the backyard the kids love it! I'm actually looking for a really good tent for 2 adults for camping in Algonquin, do you have any recommendations?
@BobbyT-yj1cw thank you so much! I appreciate all the advice. I'm going to check out Sail, I've heard they have great deals on tents all the time as well. We have 2 kayaks and do a lot of hiking. We've always done day trips to the Paris Ontario area but this time we're going away for 5 days. I took a screenshot of your last comment and will keep everything you suggested in mind. Thanks again I really appreciate the help 👍
I just picked up Academy’s version of this tent so I can test out my sleeping system in cold weather for my upcoming camping trip later in the fall. This should do well on the back porch
I was expecting to be a simple shelter tent during good weather and you confirmed. This is good for kids playing in a backyard or park.
That's a nice yard!
With the pond I'd stay there!!
I have this same tent. its a great tent for 30 bucks. withstood a Florida 30 minuet monsoon, everything stayed dry and tight. I did upgrade the cheepo tent stakes. to better ones. good review. is what it is for 30 bucks.
I camped in Gulfport Mississippi with a $40 Magellan tent from academy pretty similar
I bought the tent for almost an emergency over nite tent or it's get a hotel. I like the weight. It's a compact unit broken down. I didn't buy another because poles were 2 long broken down. This tent, poles broke down every 12 or so inches. I would love some more inside height. Thanks for reviewing. There's always room for a cheap tent in my world. And let's face it, in heavy wind and rain your screwed in any tent.
Essentially, what you're saying is, this is the tent I need to get when I make a ride cross-country ride west. The longest I've made thus far is from Key West to West Virginia and back. I had to reluctantly stop at a hotel to get some sheltered sleep. If this gets the job done as an okay train shelter when I need it, I'm down. It's a long ride from Key West to the Grand Canyon and back. Thanks for the review
Great review! Thank u, for posting...
This is a descent model holds up in the rain well. The one thing I always tell people on ozark trail tents is read the reviews for each model. I've seen a lot of folks nights ruined by ozark trail tents. And others that stayed completely dry.
Their simple designs are the best.
I have used this one too for camping along the river and For 30 dollars it’s kept me pretty damn dry in some fairly heavy rain storms. I didn’t expect much out of it but it’s been a pretty damn good tent. I wouldn’t use it in the hot months though because it damn near cooked me in august but it was also 110 degrees so I would expect that out of just about any tent but this one with the rain fly is a little bit less forgiving.
Don’t read the reviews . They are paid reviews for both con and pro
We got this for our first camping trip because we didn't want to spend money on something we may or may not be into for real. Got it when it was $25 and has held up for us on 3 trips to Big Bend Ranch State Park and another state park. 1 of them it unexpectedly rained, but we stayed dry through the night. We recommend it 👍🏾, but yeah it probably wouldn't hold up under harsh conditions.
I just bought the same exact Walmart "Ozark Trail" brand three person tent because it was in the clearance area for $19.89.
My youngest son and me are planning a camping and hiking trip to the Big Bend National Park this coming summer.
Just hope it has enough room for the both of us. And some of our camping and hiking gear.
@@melissabillmire8641 how did it go?
Can this be set up on a narrow balcony...just for some summer camping fun without leaving home...weighted down with some fitness weights...?
Bought this tent for a field trip in college where we were force to do camping. It served its purpose.
“A master at work Ryan In his natural habitat “ 😂😂😂
Very underrated channel!
This tent paired with the klymit inflatable pad and a 50° bag with the Colman blanket kept me warm and dry down to 30° with ice on the rain fly.. Also kept me dry in a 2 hr thunderstorm.
I just bought the same exact Walmart "Ozark Trail" brand three person tent because it was on clearance for $19.98.
While I was in the clearance area I also found a "Slumberjack Dallas Divide" 65 liter backpack for only 29.87.
Plus, they had so many different types of camping and hiking gear in the clearance area.
I really didn't know where to start with all the goodies that they had on clearance. That I knew I could definitely use in the future.
They had those little propane and butane cans on clearance. A four pack of propane cans were only $4.99 and the little butane cans. That just so happen to fit in one of those Stanley cook sets.
Were only $1.99 each and I picked two of those as well.
And they only had one of those Stanley cook sets on clearance for 3.50.
They had both the spray cans of Silicone Water Guard and Seam Sealer.
So of course I had to pick up four spray cans of Silicone Water Guard. And ten of the little bottles of Seam Sealer.
The spray cans of Silicone Water Guard were only $1.99 each and the Seam Sealer was only $1.00 dollar dollar each.
But, with so many different types of camping and hiking gear on clearance. Like hammocks, foldable chairs, camp soap, bug spray and lotion, and some other goodies.
I figured I had better go check out the actual camping and hiking gear section. Too see what they had to offer and I was kind of disappointed.
Because I couldn't find a decent sleeping bag that went down to 20° degrees Fahrenheit. And ended up getting a "Outdoor Products" brand 30° degree sleeping bag.
But, I was kind of surprised to see that my local Walmart store is starting to carry some better brands of camping and hiking gear and equipment.
Because like you, I ended up buying a Klymit Static-V sleeping pad, sleeping bag liner, and pillow.
As I was looking around for some other camping and hiking gear I wanted. Too go with the rest of the stuff I got from the clearance area.
I found one of those little "Ozark Trail" jet type cook stove burners. A "Outdoor Products" ploy 5' foot by 7' foot tarp. Picked up ten of the aluminum tent stakes.
And a bunch of other different types of camping and hiking gear. Too go along with everything else.
But, it was the next time I went to my local Walmart store. That I found a "Ozark Trail" brand two person tent that I think I might like better for the long haul.
Of hiking through the trails, because I usually go camping and hiking by myself.
About the only thing I don't really like about these "Ozark Trail" brand two person tent is.
That it actually weighs more than the "Ozark Trail" brand three person tent.
I think the reason behind that is that tent stakes that came with the two person tent. It came with ten of the bent steel tent stakes. That in themselves weigh a good pound of more.
But the two person tent does have something that the three person tent doesn't have.
And that is a rain fly with a vestibule, and that is what I was originally looking for in the first place.
@@melissabillmire8641 Mine was $23 .. I'm using it now on the Palmetto, and no issues for 3 days.
Im gonna be living in one of these you think the wind will blow it over ?
It's camping, are you suppose to get a louis vuitton tent? There is also facebook market place and thrift store or friends and extended family who might have shareable stuff...there are also wild berry and edible flying squirrels for bbq...keep the receipt incase you want exchange for bananas after the camping trip
LoL
I have one it’s perfect for one. Stayed nice and dry in a small rain shower. Well worth the 30 bucks.
I don’t need to watch a video to answer this question…. The answer is yes 😂
Back when I was a kid one of these cheapo dome tent went for well over $100 and was probably shittier in quality as well. I went through a camping phase in highschool (friend and I started a camping club for his scholarship program) and invested into a high end tent. It was a single person tent because I was single. I remember being disappointed that the quality was not greater enough to justify the hike in price over the cheapo beater tents I always used before
Great video! What are your thoughts on the Mobihome 2-3 Person Instant Pop Up Camping Tent from Amazon?
Its a $35.99 tent and looks way better than this Ozark one with a few better options.
Damn set that up hella quick 😂
That's exactly my tent. I wish it had another window in the back. But overall it's a good tent. I bought it just for myself. I don't see 2 more people, but a couple of kids with me maybe. Next year I will be looking for a different tent.
Got it on sale 26$ .
It's small and simple.
The bag fits my minivan life .
It's not long and goofy shaped so it fits my style of life n needs
Does it really fit a queen mattress?
Tents like these are okay for car camping where you can retreat back to the car, but I want aluminum poles, and a full coverage rain fly.
If you've ever been camping or backpacking, and had nasty weather roll in you will understand why.
There were some decent tents with aluminum poles on sale over memorial day for as little as $50 (normally $100).
$50 was for a tight fit 2 person backpacking tent, and 3 person were a bit more, but it's worth it in my opinion.
My 3 person tent is a previous model Kelty Grand Mesa I picked up on closeout for under $100.
Yeah, it was about 3x the price... but it will outlast one of these by several times.
That doesn't mean you can't get buy with one of these for a while, or get your feet wet camping to see if you like it.
Just be aware you might have it come down on you in the middle of the night (which happened to a reviewer with another Ozark Trail tent).
If you are going to buy aluminum poles for it, you might as well get a tent with them from the start if you can afford it.
Can you use it at the beach?
I bought one after my eureka got lost during a drunken escapade, took it to Guadalupe National park and the wind would literally just blow it over. The poles it came with couldn’t handle the high wind. Good for the backyard or if you are in a pinch like I was but that’s about it.
I have one that I use for hiking trips.. Just throw a extra Tarp in if weather is looking to be bad over top of the rain fly and that's it
Facts or probably use the rain cover to hold the tarp down
Thank you so much
It looks like they've updated this to have a deeper tub.
I bought one to store stuff in to save room in my camper van.
Great review. I've had one for about 4 years. I average 3 trips a year, apx. 72 nights in this unit. While it is a great deal, there is definitely truth to this review. Warning⚠️ it is not waterproof. The bottom seam does let in water. it will also soak through the walls of the tent if exposed long enough. there's also saturating condensation if you use the rain fly. I did use waterproofing spray which did help. Also does not do well in high winds. if you're on the beach and you get a straight line wind, your tent is going to flatten sideways. tension lines do help but don't expect this thing to hold up past 15 mph. The footprint has held up but the corners where the tent pegs go in have torn, needed to be repaired. I 100% would buy for mild weather camping, first timers, kids, or car camping. #GoOutside
Damn I just got this tent for what I thought would be a simple trip and now the forecast is saying 30mph winds!
The tents aren't so bad however small. It says three person but the only way to put three people in it is to sleep side by side with absolutely nothing else in the tent. And don't have to get up during the night to pee you'll crawl over somebody unless you sleep in the middle. Then good luck when you get back in.
All we want to know is if it leaks in rain!
I use it on the island when I go out boating
This wouldbe a great tent for an indoor micro environment on a SHTF event
Use Exrra poles and duct tape around seams where hiles are ir seam seal all works Beauriful dyct tape inside. I got colored duct tape to match inside of my tent and it does make tent stronger to stand in weather❤
Clever
Bears think that's gift-wrapping for food.
I got mine back in 2017 and I haven't used it since, but for the price I liked it then and hope to in the future. Works for me, just saying. from NKY.
No tent in the world can handle several days of monsoon.
If it is dry through one night rain, it is OK.
For several days of crazy monsoon days and nights, just add on a tarp over it.
And dig a nice drain line(with your tiny camping shovel) around the tent to prevent sink and soak in the water overflow.
You need a tarp for hot summer days too.
The combination of tent and tarp is ideal.
However the air mattresses (twin size) are absolute crap. I've bought five in the past three months and every single one has busted loose on the inside making it balloon up and not sleep worthy.
Can it be used indoor? For kid to play in the house?
Oh, definitely.
Dude. You cut the MOST important part 2:45. Now we dont know how it was folded from the factory.
Thank you.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
You really need to quiet down your intro music.
The tent is perfect summer tent for places like Utah, Wyoming and Nevada. Places where it doesn’t rain as often. Now I see why Gabby Petito purchased one for her road trip.
You’re probably going to southern Utah because it rains all the time in northern Utah
I have used this tent for about 6, maybe 8 years now. Averaging 4 trips per year. Usually 2 nights 3 days in Catskills and I love it. One thing I had to do was I had to buy new aluminum poles last year. The old ones gave up. The older version (the one that I have) is built better. The tarp floor does extend a few inches onto the walls, eliminating water leaking problems, and the door has the zipper on the bottom that allows them to be open to the side. I have never used it in a very heavy rain, but I did sleep in it throughout some light rain and there was no water inside. Condensation builds up on the inside walls when the rain fly is up. Overall, it's a great tent for the money, but I wouldn't buy the new version because of the floor and the door zipper situation.
Wow that packs up extremely small. Might be great for Moto camping.
It packs smaller than their 1 or 2 person $30,$40 backpacking tents because the poles fold smaller. Freestands too, w/o pegs and guys. About 5lbs if you only carry 4 wire stakes to keep it blowing over. The backpack tents are about 4lbs and coffin sized.
we used it several times and its ben good 2 us . grammy and pappy at it agine on youtube
This thing handled 6 hours of thunderstorms for me. I seam sealed, but it did it.
Can you fit an air mattress in it?
Yeah I put a full air mattress in it before and still have room
I put a twin size inflatable mattress in mine. It fits just fine with room to spare
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Do you think an adult size cot would fit?
Did you ever find out? Im looking for an ozark trail cot idk if it will fit
I bought one as a spare tent, I can put all my gear in it and lock it up.
Would a blow up mattress fit inside? A twin or a queen?
Yes it says so on the box
Love reviews from tent snobs. If you want the features you're griping about shell out a grand and be done. Spend your 30 bucks on some tampons or tissues 😭.
lol I agree
I got it for 25$ for the kids in the back yard
I have a blue/grey 2 person Wallyworld tent that is over 15 years old, we use it for car camping, I just spray the rainfall every year. It works for us.
3 person lol.
Two adults and a baby. One air mat.
I just picked this up at Walmart for $15 on clearance!! Perfect for me and my dog!!
I brought one man tent from Walmart I won't buy another waste my money I got rain in
You speak of aluminum poles you couldn't give me one I don't want in a lightning and thunderstorm metal with poles. Fiberglass and cavalar poles have been out for years
A bit of a pain to set up alone imo, but other than that it's good for new campers that aren't going to be in tough conditions.
Edit: Maybe I'm just bad at setting up tents though. 😂
These through sleeve pole domes are clumsy, without a third snd 4th hand. Most makers have switched to just the clips.
I have a Sears two bay dome from 2004 with three main poles, two hoops for the bays and a pole for the rainfly. It is a 10 minute setup.
The bays aren't under the rainfly so they leak unless I use a tarp.
Jens Williamson, III (Deaf)
The student (young man)at Texas A&I University who bought the 7 by 7 Dome Tent from Ozark Trail. He showed me his new Dome Tent at GISP near Rockport, Texas. I said Thumb down. I refused to buy that Dome tent because I am not short man. You will know. Okay! Thanks for your time. Have a great day!
Respectfully,
Jens C. Williamson, III
😎😷👍🇺🇲
Bexar County 🇨🇱
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Do not buy that Dome Tent.
I save my money.
Good Decision!!!
Smart!
Camping doesn't mean the usage of a tent. Lame.