Ozark Trail 1 Person Backpacking Tent

[@peteto1]

Got this in the Walmart clearance aisle for $10 (!!). Going to use it traveling with my e-bike. Can't wait after this video. Great job!...

[@jasondarling8427]

The box actually says center height is 3 feet, but as you can see it is probably in the neighborhood of 4 1/2 feet, actually. The inside is really spacious as well and like everyone says, fits in your backpack, too for easy access, great review and you covered everything and thank god your not in jail.. awesome!

[@Walmart]

Great review! We hope you enjoyed your Holidays! 😄

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you!!!

[@BurningtunaDC]

Your employees would enjoy the holidays if they didn't have to work them.

[@yogalandawellnessyolandati7654]

@@BurningtunaDC Well if everyone stayed home respecting the holiday stores wouldn’t need to be open!!

[@mwinvictus9672]

I’m one of those people with a $600 dyneema tent. I do a lot of long distance ultralight backpacking, usually averaging 15-20 miles each day, so for me I felt the investment was worth it. I don’t regret my purchase. However, I have been looking to buy a whole extra set of gear for friends and family to use when they visit. It took me years to save up for that tent. So, I’m trying to find a lightweight affordable option. After seeing your review, I will be buying this one. For anyone wanting to make this more lightweight; I strongly recommend MSR groundhog stakes. Also, in place of the tarp, you can use Tyvek (which is what they wrap houses in for waterproofing)... sometimes if you are lucky, you can find leftovers in dumpsters at build sites. You can also put an ad up that you’re looking for a very small section. Great review! Thanks for taking your time to share. Also, love the beard...you look like the classic American outdoorsman.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you so much for your kind words! And yes, I would probably do the same as you if I were hiking that much. Would love to have a $600 tent. Maybe in a couple of years when I do a thru-hike! Thank you so much for watching and have a great day! - Mike oh by the way, I checked a few days ago and I think the tank is now down to $24.95! I hope you get the same good use out of them as I have.

[@heathergilreath9159]

Looks like a really great tent. It's good to know that folks can camp simply with little investment. I think people get overwhelmed by all the gadgets and extra unnecessary things. I hope you'll keep these tips coming.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you. I sure will. :>)

[@grominwithrob1339]

I bought one of these for motorcycle camping. Fit everything I need in a backpack. Ozark trail makes great backpacks too. The tactical looking one has horrible zippers but all the others have YKK zips and are made extremely well.

[@dennisthompson9420]

Great job on the presentation of this tent. I am sold. I will be purchasing this today and seam sealing the outside plus switch the poles to aluminum, thanx😊

[@samikent5422]

Just got the new version of this tent as a gift from a buddy. Good info and great camping spirit. Many thanks and respect from Istanbul, Turkey.

[@srs1200]

Anyway I said that I have an Ozark Trail tent that I still use and it's over 15 years old! I love it . I said that it was a nice review and good to see someone talking about more affordable tent options.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you! I guess I need to check out the other channel you were talking about lol. Thank you for watching! -Mike

[@yogalandawellnessyolandati7654]

Thank you! I’m gonna get it! I was fixin to ask if it needed stakes because I live and go in desert areas, thanks for throwing that info in at the last minute!

[@kellyc465]

Howdy Mike from Texas. Happy New Year 2021! This is the 1st I've ever seen a tent review. I enjoyed it. You held my attention :) I haven't been camping since college. Great Smokey Mountain camping memories when I attended WCU in Cullowhee. Take Care :)

[@dennisnorville224]

Wonderful review, Mike. Always enjoy your videos. When we get settled, Ang and I plan to do lots of camping,

[@TNPFan]

Respect that you have your priorities in line!

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you very much

[@1GunGurl]

Great tent review. It’s a great tent especially for the price. I have this one and the backpacking one person tent they have now which has a real vestibule and is slightly lighter than this. I also like that the other one isn’t orange. It’s blue and gray. I like both for different situations. The blue and gray one is a single wall tent so there is a more likely chance of condensation on this one but all single wall tents are subject to some condensation. This one has really good room for 1 person for sure. Both are good tents. Glad to see yours has been serving you for 3 years.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you! I gave my daughter the new version for her birthday -she loves it! I've always wondered about that blue and gray one. It's only $26. Think I'll give it a try some day too! Thank you so much for your input my friend!

[@springbloom5940]

It has a major issue with water seepage through the floor and problems getting in and out in wet weather. I modded it with aluminum poles, which dramatically improved wind performance, eliminated sagging and dropped the weight a bit. I used it long after the fly failed, as a 'bug net', under a tarp. I ditched the bag and rolled it in a tyvek groundsheet and attached to my pack. For full price(~$30), theres better options, but I got it on sale for $17 and got a lot of utility out of it. Its surprisingly roomy.

[@SmellNRoses]

That is a cool looking tent man and wow I can't believe the price. It's incredible value for that price. When Walmart first started getting into the outdoor game, their gear was junk. I remember the early Ozark Trail stuff was terrible. But then suddenly they made vast improvements. Now days most of the Ozark Trail stuff is pretty decent gear, especially for someone on a budget. I did a torture test on one of the backpacks and I was amazed how well it did. I confess that most of the gear I carry comes from the bigger name brands or well known store brands, but there is definitely nothing wrong at all with most of the Ozark Trail stuff. I still use an Ozark Trail down sleeping bag for moderate and warm weather, it weighs less than a pound and it keeps me warm when temps are down as low as the low 40s...beyond that I switch to other gear. Man I remember those pup tents with two poles. I also had a green one. I have no idea where I got that thing. Mine was solid olive drab with two aluminum poles. Camped many nights in it on our private land out on our farm as well as a couple of trips I did up in Shenandoah National Park back when I was a teenager. Good memories!

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

I still have the poles from my last pup tent. They pack very well and come in handy with a tarp! I have the same Ozark Trail bag as well -great bag. I also have a Ozark Trail THICK fleece bag that rolls up and has shock cords. It's a bag all it's own, but I use it inside my cool weather bag -kept me warm in 30 degree weather.

[@knightingalesaid]

I had the Ozark 3 man dome tent. I spent about 90 days through the winter in it. You have to use long 8” stakes in high wind. The only thing that it didn’t do well in was in the snow. It crushes it with those flimsy poles. I have some extra heavy duty poles I can use for it. It’s good for the money.

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

Nice review buddy. My most watched video of all times was for an Ozark Trail 1 person backpacking tent. People can say what they want but for the price they can't be beat. Walmart contracts actual tent manufacturers that build tents for many brands to fabricate their tents. I know this one has served you well, and I love those storms and rain in my tents too. I hope 2019 brings you many adventures. 👍

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you Tony! I remember that review you did. One of the first videos I watched of yours. That was a great review and made me feel even better about mine. I pray 2019 brings us all so many blessings we can't contain it all lol! BTW -Did I send you any fatwood yet? I was sure I did, but I would not want to miss you brother. Let me know. I'm a little loopy after a 84hr work week last week. 14hrs today. lol

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

@@underthecarolinasky2363 Thank you Mike. I got a couple of nice chunks with the knife I won from you. A couple of nice chunks too. I'll be using some on a trip coming up real soon. I don't think I ever got a sticker though if you have any more. Did I send you one of mine ? I thought I did but so much has been happening with us in can't remember.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

@@BluecollarBackcountry I have 2 of yours! 1 of them is on my console in my truck lol. I will send you a few of mine. Sorry about that Tony! I'll get that right out.

[@jazzieperiod290]

Can this be use in door?

[@DrCh0ngo]

Thanks for the review! I just got it and I’m need to backpacking. I’m hoping it’s big enough for me and my dog.

[@journeyofbear6423]

Sweet! That is a screaming bargain. When I saw that design I was worried about water pooling on top. I guess that is not an issue though. That is a rare find to get a tent in that price class that hooks to the poles. That's much easier to set up than sliding through sleeves.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

A little water does kina pool on top, but not much. More like large drops. But its never leaked through. Thanks for watching Bear!

[@deweytarver8985]

Have had and used Ozark Trail tents for years and knock wood, have never ever had any problems or issues with them. Also have and use the Eureka Zues EXO. Like anything else, you can spend as much or as little as you want. Love your viewpoint, just get out there and enjoy👍👊.

[@BrosephRussell]

Great looking tent lots of room, awesome review

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you!

[@DanielGFreeman]

excellent review and thanks for sharing your experience. I am looking for a tent that I cna use for myself and my 3 year old daughter for som ebackyard camping as well as some state park adventures. looks like this one might be a good once, but I am also interested in something maybe a bit bigger since htere is two of us and it won't realy be used for backpacking. This has given me some confidence in the Ozark Trail line of gear. Thanks!

[@mkultra7380]

Thanks for the review, was curious about this tent. I have to same sleeping bag for my summer bag and its fantastic. Bluecollar backcountry sent me here. Great presentation.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you so much! Tony is a great guy! Nice to meet you.

[@allenl.1452]

Very nice review. Thank you. I believe that it is especially good for a starry night in Summer without fly.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

I set it up like that often! Thank you for watching! - Mike

[@TrailnameAce]

A great review! Glad to know that it has long-term possibilities. I was concerned about that, the first time I got rained on in the one I reviewed.

[@tonykittle6432]

Thank you man, wae lookin for a good tent and thanks to you and the video i found it.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you for watching! I hope you enjoy yours like I do mine. - Mike

[@hikewithmike4673]

Ozark trail is a good brand..I had that tent for awhile....great tent...now I usually use my kelty, but I am partial to Kelty products, but the Ozark trail tent is good too!

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thanks Mike! My son likes Kelty products. I hear they are really lightweight -Great stuff!

[@BluePatch-pc7sx]

Cool, thanks bro, I have the 2 man tent and am very happy.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you for watching my friend!

[@onepervideo8962]

What's the lowest temperature you'd use it for?

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

With my zero degree bag, I'd trust it in just about anything.

[@onepervideo8962]

@@underthecarolinasky2363 Thanks for responding! I'm going on my first winter camping trip this December and was looking for something that would work with my zero degree bag. Loved your video. Was the first I've seen. Definitely subscribing! Cheers from western NC!

[@dougfam4477]

Looks like a good tent for the money. I was at Walmart today and saw a new Ozark trail one person backpacking tent. Its a single wall with a vestibule. Looks, ok but I think the condensation will build up too much in it. I like more mesh with rain fly for my tents.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

I believe I have seen the one you are speaking of. I'm trying out the River Country 1 hiking pole tent next. Look for a pre-view on that in a few weeks. Thanks for watching! And welcome -Mike

[@dougfam4477]

This one is new for the 2019 season. It has a unique design, but doesn't look like it has enough mesh for me. Ozark Trail 1-Person Backpacking Tent www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-1-Person-Backpacking-Tent/519270004

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

@@dougfam4477 Yea, the weight is the same as mine, but I can take off my entire rain fly and gaze at the stars. It is a cool design though.

[@jshepard152]

You seem like a cool guy. Subscribed.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Hey! Thank you so much. I have a wrist injury right now. Hopefully we'll be getting back out in the woods sometime very soon. Thank you for subscribing to my Channel! All the best- Mike

[@dustincarson2257]

they made a new one are you going to review it ?

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Are you talking about the 48oz tent? Ive been looking at that one.

[@dustincarson2257]

@@underthecarolinasky2363 its the 3.5 one man

[@dustincarson2257]

yeah

[@chris2crazzy]

This a 3 session tent?

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Yes it is. But I've used it year round.

[@chris2crazzy]

@@underthecarolinasky2363 thanks a lot for the fast reply bud

[@paulsmithjr2305]

How big is your back pack

[@jacksonl.2632]

Is it as easy to enter as they say? Great video and review

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Yes. Access is very easy from my perspective. Thank you for watch!

[@jacksonl.2632]

@@underthecarolinasky2363 thanks i like this one man tent because of easy entry probably going to get one

[@michaelhodge8099]

Did you use waterproofing spray?

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

No I did not. The tent fly itself was waterproof enough. Although I would imagine it would not hurt. I just never did it. Thank you for watching!

[@srs1200]

I just watched this video on a different channel not knowing it wasn't yours. I subscribed commented and everything before i realised it wasn't yours. the channel I watched it on is, Do Uyen Vi .

[@gp1971]

I love my Walmart gear. Yea it’s not the best stuff. But if u take care of it , it’ll last. God bless brother.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you. You as well!

[@OozeyM]

Great review! You earned a sub. Keep it up!

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you!!!

[@KandiKlover]

Nice. I saw this at Walmart 25$. Was wanting a decent tent you can carry places easily and this looks decent.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@KandiKlover]

@@underthecarolinasky2363 Welcome. They changed the model now so there's no rainfly and also only 1 pole with a shorter stretcher that goes across the top. But still decent from what I've seen of the only other video review on this tent searchable on youtube.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

@@KandiKlover thank you so much for the information! I'll have to check that out. I heard that Walmart is coming out with a new line besides Ozark Trail. It's supposed to be a little higher end. We will see what happens. Have a great day!

[@amberrivers81]

nice tint

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you!😊

[@lloydmartin8140]

I enjoyed it

[@dailyrandoms6206]

Tysm!!!!

[@jmcnallyua]

would it be a good tent to take on the Appalachian Trail hiking thank you

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Some have said they have seen this tent on the trail before. I would not have a problem bringing it at all. However, most people opt for a 2lb tent or less for thru hiking. I just purchased a 2lb tent from River Country .Have not set it up yet. I'll be making a preview vid of it in a few weeks. Thank you so much for watching -Mike

[@conracewhatever5224]

Now it's $26.98 getting expensive? Maybe because of good quality

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Worth every penny! Thank you for watching -Mike

[@conracewhatever5224]

There's a new Ozark w979 1 person backpacking tent at Walmart can you make a review for that product? Thanks!

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

@@conracewhatever5224 If I ever obtain that tent, I will be happy to! Thank you :>)

[@aig5429]

$31 I buy today 2019

[@suzannecyr]

I can't see what you're doing where you put in the poles if you cross them at top they're not cross the top what. Video of someone else made it the same thing I'm in the dark mosquitoes eating me I can't put this together.. Ok.. I see how it's crossed...thanks..

[@aig5429]

Even if I had the money for $500 tent I'd rather have the Walmart ozark tent

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Amen! Me too. Thank you for your comment. I appreciate you! -Mike

[@michaell.9431]

4 pound tent for 20bucks, 3 pound tent for 150bucks, 2 pound tent for 500 bucks. i'll take the walmart tent anyday.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Yes! I have slept in mine all week this week down in Florida at my parents place. Unfortunately I lost my dad last Sunday and the house was full of other guests. But my little tent was a safe haven for me every night. Thanks for watching!

[@clarkwilkinson8818]

You can get the weight down on that tent by switching the tent stakes to aluminum and getting rid of all the packaging. Mine came in just over 3lbs

[@rookiecamping4896]

Dude that's a bigger sized 1 person tent I just ordered it might camp with a buddy

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Thank you for watching! Good luck with it. Mine is still doing great after all this time.

[@rookiecamping4896]

No leakage at all?, have you done any waterproofing?

[@rookiecamping4896]

I do youtube tent and camping reviews as well when the tent arrives I'm gonna make a similar video

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

@@rookiecamping4896 I will sub your channel and make sure I watch it. Always nice to hear someone else's point of view.

[@rookiecamping4896]

Thank you I appreciate it I am currently in a tent in my bedroom bc it is so humid in raleigh rn I would not make it all night

[@woodstrekker6345]

I'm not far from you at all. I'm hiking the Lineville grand loop in a couple of weeks.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

Love the grand loop. Wish I could join you! One of my fav places on earth.

[@woodstrekker6345]

I'm near lake lure.

[@underthecarolinasky2363]

@@woodstrekker6345 Thats about 2hrs. It's a beautiful place! The Lake Lure Inn is really nice. Do you plan to film your Grand Loop hike?