Ozark Trail 10x12 North Fork Wall Tent - REVIEW

I recently purchased the Ozark Trail 10x12 North Fork Wall Tent from Walmart for $399. This is my first time setting it up. I also purchased a wood stove to go in it off Amazon for $150.
I really like the quality and size for the price.
TENT:
www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trai...
WOODSTOVE:
www.amazon.com/dp/B09B9N26PD?...

[@whiterabbit201]

Nice tent for the price. I've lived many many many months in wall tents worldwide and in the US and here's my advice. If you are running a stove you must have a Carbon monoxide alarm and 2 fire extinguishers(1 inside and 1 outside of tent) you must secure the pipe jack flap or wind will blow it up against the pipe and burn it, you must have a spark arrestor, and if possible stack brick or rock on/around stove for thermal mass so you can let it go out while sleeping yet still radiate heat. Put a bigass cheap cookie pan under the stove to catch embers and ash. Tuck the sod strip under the tent or place some rocks on it for foul weather. Heat rises so close up that roof jack hole and the side vents yet always have a low fresh air inlet while burning a stove. I use those cheep foam mats that have jigsaw piece edges from harbor freight to line my floor for insulation and to protect the floor. Just my 2 cents. Great video BTW and happy camping!!

[@achsahkaleb4844]

Thank you for a great video. Your camera work is so good that I can use your video to make my own tent. I am saving this immediately on my computer. Thanks again

[@stevest1300]

As a mineral exploration geologist working on 3 continents, I've spend months at a time living in wall tents. I've used them at -30C banked with snow. They are absolutely the best tent you can own...depending on quality. One can easily spend $400 on a crap nylon tent. 10x12 is a minimum for one working person, 2 cozy people or a young family of 4. That frame is definitely not commercial grade but good enough in wind protected areas. And a little wood stove like that makes camping damned civilised. I'm used to heavy canvas commercial grade tents. But I'm buying for myself without a mining company paying the bill. I'm not sure this one would make me happy. But I'll think about it.

[@judichristopher4604]

Excellent video... Thank you so much for taking the time for sharing this video .

[@jasonnewnum6227]

Thanks a lot for this review. I've been wanting to buy a reasonably priced wall tent and I was always wondering about the quality of Ozark Trail's. This helps a lot!

[@stevewilams867]

I recently bought this tent. I love it. Super simple to set up. Even with one person,

[@recentlyretired]

Just got mine can’t wait to use it

[@FLsheepdog1]

Your right about that stove pipe. You would most likely get ash burns on your roof that way. To get maximum draft a chimney should be 2 ft above a roof peak and a spark arrestor is a good idea. I'm not sure of your planned operating temps but that stove not only will probably not put out enough BTU's but will have to be constantly fed. Pay the bigger stove price, or freeze like ice.

[@patrickhawes5007]

Great video. Thanks.

[@averagecamper695]

Thank you very much for the reveiw

[@brianunderwood7437]

You should get more stove pipe so that you can have the end of the stove pipe about 4 or 5 feet above the top of the tent. Hot embers from the fire can damage the roof of your tent. Even with a screen protector over the end of the stove pipe, I would still have the pipe 4 or 5 feet above the tent roof. Good video by the way.

[@FundsInTheSun]

I did buy extensions and now I'm good to go, thanks!

[@jerrystalvey4227]

Wall tents are best ck out.

[@Groundpounder25]

Don’t know if someone said this but I found from experience that if your tent is modular and the stove jack can be moved to back, you probably should. Day 1 and 5 mph wind led to a stove sized hole in the mesh door.

[@FundsInTheSun]

That's good info. Unfortunately I can't move the location of the stove based on the hole for the stove pipe.

[@axelbrode4673]

Nice tent. Curious about the breed of your Dog. I want to see if my guess is correct. Thanks for the review.

[@permaguard3166]

According to everything I've heard about wood stoves the pipe needs to be at least 2 ft above the ridge of the roof or the highest point.

[@walterbargersr3402]

Awesome video I appreciate it one thing your wood stove is way under size if you camp during the fall and winter you will freeze and that small wood stove I have the same wall tent if you're not sure what size stove measure the opening in the stove Jack then purchase a wood stove that will fit that hole with the pipe that will put in the ballpark if you bought a small stove with a small pipe and it doesn't fit the diameter of the hole for the stove Jack it is definitely not the right size stove wood stove for your wall tent basically what I'm trying to say the wood stove opening that's coming out of the top of the wood stove should match the same size hole that's in your stove Jack in the roof of the wall tent it is a awesome wall tent I own one and I am thinking about buying another 1 awesome wall tent. o ps that wood stove that you have you can use by getting a adapter for the stove Jack imagine 32° out with that small stove you won't even warm up the tent and you will have to be feeding that's part in that wood stove about every hour and a half two hours you will be up all night feeding that wood stove to try to keep yourself warm

[@laurakroll5189]

No video of the actual tent build?

[@ParaOffGrid]

Think I will try the outward bottom portion next time I set mine up. I like that!

[@billfrederickfrederick2791]

Not a good idea, it could freeze fast to the ground , making it impossible to dismantle....check it out ...all tent manufacturers tell their customers the flap (sod cloth) belongs on the inside , with the tent floor overlapping the sod cloth, making a nice weatherproof seal...

[@tyroniciamiller2131]

Can it hold up during fall season?

[@love-jp8gv]

What is the fabric will it be able to stand with snowload??

[@dowen1511]

Is it a canvas or heavy nylon material

[@boydstone7433]

Turn the hose on it to make sure it's waterproof. If not water proof it before you go to the woods.

[@drewsXR650L]

How tall is the tent inside? I'm 6ft do you need to bend over anywhere? Super awesome setup!! I've been looking into getting the same thing. Great review!

[@FundsInTheSun]

I'd say the peak is around 7 feet. I'm 6' and my cousin is 6'3" and neither of us felt cramped or had to bend or duck. It feels really spacious.

[@stevewilams867]

What is the center height on the tent??

[@dianeandersen150]

Nice pets

[@wyattsdad8561]

Is it canvas or something else? Not that it would totally matter to me. That’s a pretty good price I feel

[@crazgirl80]

My granddaughter wants to put tent in backyard for to use as her getaway space. How does this tent hold up to wind and rain.

[@FundsInTheSun]

I had it in Arkansas over Thanksgiving and we had a big storm come through with 40 mph winds and it did great. It stays very secure to the ground, no leaks and no water from the ground. I would recommend it!

[@garywilliamowski6814]

How wide is the box how long is the box how high is the box

[@ingeniousviralproducts]

I've seen reviews that Ozark tents have terrible materials. Reviews say they're only good for one-day home scenarios and not good for long outdoor campground stays. What's your view on this? However, this tent is quite different. The materials is very different. Of all the Ozark videos this one I feel is quite durable and very water-proof.

[@FundsInTheSun]

The longest I've had it out was for a 6-day hunting trip in the Ozark Mountains. Held up good in cold, rainy, and windy conditions. Not super thick like traditional canvas tents which makes it nice for drying and packing.

[@MrTubby24]

Hey, would you know where I can buy replacement poles for my Ozark tent like this?

[@FundsInTheSun]

I don't, sorry. Maybe try going through Ozark Trail directly?

[@snakeclaw]

Yikes. You should extend that pipe above the ridge line of the tent and definitely use a spark arrestor atop the pipe or you will end up with hundreds of small burn holes in your roof. Ask me how I know. Lol. Cheers. Nice tent

[@FundsInTheSun]

I bought some. I was able to get four extension pieces off of amazon. Thanks!

[@MikeMiller-rt7dv]

The poles look undersize?

[@billfrederickfrederick2791]

Great video ...but take it from an old wall tent user ...the stove pipe jack must fit the stove pipe somewhat snugly (don't worry they are made of hi temperature silicone) otherwise all that beautiful heat your stove is creating will vent right out the oversize hole ...not being a true canvas tent you'll want to keep as much of that heat inside as possible....IMHO ...the sod cloth(that's the strip of material all around the bottom of the walls) is tucked to the inside of the tent , and the tent floor overlaps it creating a nicer seal around the bottom of the tent. Once again I enjoyed your video

[@chrismcdonald6481]

I bought a cabellas bighorn tent. Used it once year ago. Does that silicone ring have a burn in PERIOD? I could smell like rubber burning. Never cranked heat up whatsoever. Thought about trying to put another 'sleeve' of stovepipe around it. Thanks

[@jacobortwine7063]

@@chrismcdonald6481 you probably need to buy a stove jack

[@chrismcdonald6481]

@@jacobortwine7063 got one that came with tent

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

@@chrismcdonald6481 You can get a 2nd stove pipe protector - another metal pipe that attaches with space around the actual stove pipe. I had burning on the stove jack - and I also got a silicone boot. So I'll probably need that extra metal - I might have one around.

[@chrismcdonald6481]

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 thanks for your reply. Appreciated. I was thinking the same getting another piece of stovepipe to wrap around original one, maybe even 2. Getting ready head north and put tent up summer into fall for hunting moose. Thanks for confirmation 👍 cheers

[@SammuelG]

Where do you get the reducer for the vent hole?

[@FundsInTheSun]

I haven't bought one yet. I'm thinking of buying a new stove that's a little bigger. If I do, I'll let you know.

[@JCharlesoutdoors]

Nice tent and review, have fun camping with it🏕

[@dowen1511]

Is the floor built in or separate piece If separate does it Velcro or zip in ?

[@FundsInTheSun]

The floor is a separate piece and it velcros to the tent walls. The floor is a much heavier material than the tent itself. The tent is not canvas, but a heavy material. I actually like this over the heavy canvas because it's much lighter and there's not as much of a concern when having to dry it out before packing it away when done.

[@danielandrews7028]

Tent was on sale for 249 up until yesterday

[@wallycheeke4674]

Hey would you happen to have the product number for the tent, trying to find it on the Walmart website but no luck. Thanks.

[@FundsInTheSun]

I searched my order and don't see a product number. I even looked in the Ozark website. All I can find is the product name: Ozark Trail North Fork 12' x 10' Outdoor Wall Tent with Stove Jack, Sleeping Capacity 6. It has gone up in price by $100 since my purchase. Hope this helps!

[@wyattsdad8561]

Dude that thing is sweet. I want one of these. Hey would it be setting up and taking down on a two or three day trip with kids? Would it be too time consuming for that short of a trip?

[@FundsInTheSun]

Totally worth it. Once you set it up once and figure it out, it'll take you 20 minutes for two people, probably 30 by yourself to set up.

[@wyattsdad8561]

@@FundsInTheSun haha that’s not bad I think my Coleman cabin tent takes me about 20 or 30 by myself. Hey what material is your tent made of?

[@mytimebytony2315]

Did you put it up yourself?

[@lunatic_yt5140]

does the floor seal with the walls?

[@FundsInTheSun]

The floor velcros to the outside wall. If you can see in the video the floor comes up the sides about 6 inches and then velcros. There are also straps for each corner to keep the corners up and tight.

[@jaythinking]

Can you say more about the fabric? Is this cotton canvas or polyester, or both?

[@FundsInTheSun]

I would explain it as a heavy-duty ripstop polyester canvas-like fabric. Not cotton, not canvas, but like a typical tent material but thicker. Ha! I hope that helps. Dries quick.

[@jaythinking]

@@FundsInTheSun Many thanks, very kind of you.

[@LordMekanicus]

Fine design, and well built. However, my only issue with this rig may perhaps be the fabric itself. Rayons and nylons are fine, but noisy, thin, and lacking insulation. Three guys in a modern synthetic tent of any design will freeze far before three guys in a canvas teepee. My concern is heat retention. I love the tent, and the size and overall design, but I wonder just how well it will perform in cold weather against even its most archaic and distant realatives.... A buddy and I woke up one morning to four inches of fresh snow in a canvas teepee and we were none the wiser.

[@namieschowgurow4779]

I had a teepee 4 season tent, not canvas in a December central south north east put electric heater that blows n I couldn't get warm. Of course in my yard had to go in house, next morning few inches of snow

[@LordMekanicus]

Us two idiots on the other hand, had ridden motorcycles deep into the goat-trails of the Rockies, each with our own pack, found a good spot, and parked it. Dug a small pit next to the center pole, and filled it with red hot feldspar lumps from our cooking fire. Best tent heater I've ever known, they were still warm six hours later. Although, I'll never do that again, feldspar releases radon gas when hot. Probably took a few years off our lives with that one.

[@adamammar9600]

did it leak water? it says it's water-resistant not proof. I just got one, would like to know if you took out in the rain ?and if so how did it handle the rain ?

[@FundsInTheSun]

I had it for a 6 day hunt in Arkansas over Thanksgiving. One of the nights we had a good rain storm come through. No water leaks, no issues at all.

[@adamammar9600]

@@FundsInTheSun Thank you so much , Great to hear

[@durrelloverholt6293]

Did it hold up in the heavy rain ? No problem with leaks ?

[@FundsInTheSun]

It did great Durrell. There were no leaks. With the flap on the bottom of the outside wall extending away from the tent and the inside floor coming up along the inside wall, it creates a good barrier for water.

[@durrelloverholt6293]

@@FundsInTheSun thanks for the reply.. I do some elk hunting out west and was looking into wall tents . Thanks again!!

[@FundsInTheSun]

@@durrelloverholt6293 I think it's definitely worth it for the price. You could buy 2 or 3 for the price of one outfitter one.

[@namieschowgurow4779]

You can buy better Anker's at Walmart that looks like huge screws to hold tent down better in case of winds for about 1.80 each I think

[@gwendolynalbert4341]

Wood around your tent. Spray peppermint on the wood every once and awhile.

[@doneisiadavis3001]

How much did you pay for the tent?

[@leighchristopherson2455]

He said $400.

[@suryacw5342]

Does anyone know the height???

[@Prog27801]

Did you get anywhere with stove jack issue?

[@FundsInTheSun]

I ended up using two cinder blocks side by side so the stove has something to sit on and raises it. And I also bought two extension pieces for the stove pipe. The actual size of the stove pipe is 2.36". It worked out well and I like that the stove is farther away from the tent floor.

[@Prog27801]

How about the 5” hole in stove jack vs the “3 inch” pipe issue? Have you done anything to fill that gap?

[@FundsInTheSun]

@@Prog27801 I haven't yet. I had it out in the Ozark Mtns last week and got some heavy rain. It wasn't much of any issue.

[@mamamacgyver]

How long did it take you to set it up?

[@ParaOffGrid]

Takes roughly 15-30 minutes depending on how you set it up from start to finish.

[@FundsInTheSun]

The first time by myself took me about 30 minutes. I could do it faster now knowing what I'm doing. My cousin and I set it up in about 15 minutes the other day

[@namieschowgurow4779]

Is it 4 season, is it water proof,? Nice!

[@FundsInTheSun]

yes. waterproof and holds up good in the wind

[@MrTubby24]

we hunted from ours in the Adirondack Mts of NYS, we spent several nights between 10-15 degrees. It did have some condensation along the walls where the cots kept the heat from getting to, but nothing real bad. Ours was great in the rain and snow, you need a pretty flat spot, or the Velcro can come apart holding the floor and tent together

[@robertdonnell8114]

Current Walmart price June 2022, $499.

[@gwendolynalbert4341]

Mice. The mice really do get in the tents. I would put would around your tent and spray peppermint spray on the boards. Mice will not bother you.

[@tankcraft3994]

It 250.00 now

[@mopardoctor9966]

$249 at Walmart now

[@whiggerhunter4268]

2/4 homeless people could chip in and get one 🤔

[@Obsidian369]

Keep making china money

[@tonykaczmarek278]

Build something here comparable in price and quality.....

[@garywheeler2055]

Troll alert!

[@Obsidian369]

Keep making china money

[@welcome2hellweek414]

The USA is just a giant shopping mail anyway. It isn't a nation. 1965 Hart Cellar Act ruined this country. Diversity is not our strength

[@orionoutdoorsandworkshop5617]

mjd3, that computer your using to be critical, was made in china. or at least parts of it. unless its apple, in that case parts of it are made in china. so keep making china money yourself, and some rich american who is buying these real cheap then stealing from their friends and neighbors and family when they re-sell them here. think about that. its american greed that brought that tent here.