Please see how I rate this Ozark Trail 12 tent, I use my standard set of criteria so you can easily compare with the other tents presented here in the site. The poles attach to the tent through a combination of sleeves on the roof and clips, plus the usual pin-and-ring system at the base of the tent, see the picture below. You have a combination of steel used for its 6+2 legs, and fiberglass used for the 4 roof poles. The elbow elements which connect the roof poles and the legs are pre-attached to the tent so you cannot lose them, see one in the picture below.
To avoid mildew, never pack away a wet or damp tent. The canopy tent has mesh walls on all four sides and an edge of polyester fabric (also DWR treated) at the ground that deters mosquitos and other critters from invading from below. ozark trail canopy Like many tents of this type, the REI Screen House Shelter has a fabric hook in the center of the ceiling that accommodates a small lantern or other light. The Clam Quick-Set Escape was by far the toughest canopy tent we tested.
The tent comes with an E-cable port shown below so you can get power in. Since 2015, I’ve tested camping shelters and large car-camping tents on weekend trips involving more than a dozen families, and I have talked to dozens more about their tent travails. Over the years, I have evaluated gear for magazines including Wired, Popular Science, and National Geographic Adventure, where I was a senior editor. The shaded part of this screen house is 41.6 square feet and has double-sided material that provides UPF 50 sun protection.
Think of it as a camping dining tent where you can prepare food and eat comfortably without swatting yourself silly from mosquito attacks. I’ve turned in early more than a few times because the bugs wouldn’t stay away, even with the strongest bug spray. We stand by our high-quality products and your satisfaction is guaranteed.
The NEMO Victory Screenhouse is one of the best screen houses for wind due to its rounded shape and extra tie-downs. Oh, and this is a screen house with rain panels, meaning if it really starts pouring, you can let down waterproof sidewalls for maximum protection. Tightly woven mesh on this screen house keeps the bugs at bay. And UPF 50+ UV protection is perfect for the summer heat. Keep in mind though, that it won’t protect you from rain. One thing I don’t love about this model is that the rain fly and guylines are sold separately.