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Edited August 8, 2018
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Walmart has rolled back the prices significantly of some of their Ozark Trail backpacking tents.
See this two man tent for $21.49 (I think originally around $60).
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-...2/55533610
Also, see these one man tents:
Ozark Trail 43 Ounce Ultralight Backpacking tent. This was originally $119 (not $54.97).
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-...1/55533609
Ozark Trail Backpacking tent. This was originally $89 (not $55).
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-...1/55533608
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I think it would be better to say: "Don't take this backpacking without having a backup plan, or testing it well for durability against wind and rain first."
Some of these aren't truly waterproof. Ozark Trail stuff is very hit or miss. You might have to do some seam sealing to get a waterproof tent out of this.
Don't be the guy who buys this and immediately goes on his first wilderness adventure. Use your brain and don't assume that this fits your needs out the box. Test it without going far, read reviews for advice, do some seam sealing and waterproofing if needed. Understand that getting wet at 40 degrees 6+ miles in the forest can kill you, and that this is a potentially fragile and questionably waterproof tent. If you might be putting yourself in that position, you need to know how to handle it.
Also if you're shopping for a general camping tent (not backpacking), Coleman makes bulletproof waterproof stuff for a reasonable price.
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The advertised floor dimensions are 90" x 54", or 7.5 feet by 4.5 feet. Keeping in mind that the roof is tapered at the corners you're not going to have much room to do anything except pass out. Your personal items may need to be stored in the vestibule, depending on how bulky they are.
I think it would be better to say: "Don't take this backpacking without having a backup plan, or testing it well for durability against wind and rain first."
Some of these aren't truly waterproof. Ozark Trail stuff is very hit or miss. You might have to do some seam sealing to get a waterproof tent out of this.
Don't be the guy who buys this and immediately goes on his first wilderness adventure. Use your brain and don't assume that this fits your needs out the box. Test it without going far, read reviews for advice, do some seam sealing and waterproofing if needed. Understand that getting wet at 40 degrees 6+ miles in the forest can kill you, and that this is a potentially fragile and questionably waterproof tent. If you might be putting yourself in that position, you need to know how to handle it.
Also if you're shopping for a general camping tent (not backpacking), Coleman makes bulletproof waterproof stuff for a reasonable price.