Ozark Trail One Person Backpacking Tent. Lightest Tent for the Price? ⛺️

Are you looking for a relatively lightweight backpacking tent on a budget? Take a look at the Ozark 1 Person back packing tent from Walmart.
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0:00 Introduction
0:17 Price
0:59 Weight, how to lower weight
3:10 Pack Size
3:58 How to set up the tent
7:29 Look at Vestibule and Doorway
8:39 Floor Dimensions
9:59 Look inside the tent
11:05 Size of the Vestibule
11:40 Final Conclusion

[@rolandwheeler4842]

Excellent, concise review! I bought one, but have not used it yet. At least now I have a visual of set up, and what to expect. I do wish it was free standing, but with decent stakes it won't be too difficult to set up on harder ground. As for water proof-ness, another guy on KZbin reviewed this same tent, and was caught in a Texas hail and thunderstorm for 6 hours and NO LEAKS!

[@carlfields]

I got this tent for my grandkids to have for the back yard. I sprayed all the seams with silicone water guard and it did well in the rain. I also used a tarp clip to guy out the back of the tent instead of sewing a loop. I also purchased a cheap 8x10 tarp from walmart and staked it behind the tent and ran it over to the front and used trekking poles to build an awning. That way you leave the doors open to help with condensation. Can't beat it for the price. Nice video.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Thanks, its a great little tent, I just wish it didn't have so much condensation problems. For a backyard setup the tarp idea sounds great, but when I carry it backpacking, I am not looking to add the weight of an extra tarp.

[@markthomas2436]

how heavy is the tarp?

[@carlfields]

@@markthomas2436 That would depend on the tarp you get. Those Walmart tarps aren’t too bad but there are definitely lighter options. Then you would probably end up spending more on the tarp than the tent.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

07:20 Use a small pebble, wrap tent fabric around it, loop paracord around the pebble over the fabric and BOOM! Instant guy line without penetrating the fabric of the tent.

[@MrNatureboy2010]

I've used an Ozark Trail 2 man tent for many years and have one that is over 20 years old that still performs quite well. Condensation was never a problem with that model due to the use of a rain fly. This 1 man version seems perfect for the price and weight and the condensation issue can be handled with openning of the vestibule. Great review of a much overlooked product line but I know from having used the 2 man version in sun , heavy rain, as well as sleet and hail, these tents hold their own against more expensive options. Perfect for hiking, bushcraft, or survival scenarios. When you consider a tarp option and the price, amount of cover, and set up time & requirements for each, it's a no brainer that this tent wins out in every way

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

The condensation is the biggest issue I have with this tent and on a cold night I don’t really want to open the vestibule. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@nalimmadkien5683]

Thank you so much for the awesome review. I just recently got invited to go camping and I don't have ANY camping gear whatsoever so I'm building a budget kit to help me save money. This was perfect! I'm 5"8 and this tent is an awesome size.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

That’s awesome. You can get just about everything you need from Walmart…it’s not top quality but it will get you started for sure.

[@bugoutbasics1070]

Thank you. Finally a video that is detailed. I ordered one yesterday hopefully it'll be here Wed. Thanks again.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Good luck with your new tent.

[@briteidea08]

For the part on the back side you want to stake out. You could always try a tarp clamp.

[@krisnickfffs]

I am looking to pack a single person tent on my dirtbike. I think you have me sold. Thank you for the video :)

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I really enjoy using this tent. I still hate the condensation problems. If you are carrying the tent on a dirt bike and weight is not a huge issue, you might look at the Ozark Trail one person tent that has a double wall design. It’s heavier but should do better with the condensation problem. I don’t have any first hand experience though.

[@krisnickfffs]

@@TheBudgetSportsman i just found it on Walmarts website. Yea i think your right the double wall does look a bit nicer. Il try it out. Thanks!

[@madhuntsadventures]

Great job pointing out the pros and cons, Nate! Seems like a nice tent for the price other than the few issues you pointed out. Thanks for the review.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

It’s a cool little tent at an incredible price. Time will tell if condensation is it’s fatal flaw.

[@madhuntsadventures]

@@TheBudgetSportsman make sure to do a followup review. I'd love to see how it works out over time. 👍🏼

[@homie-gtv322]

Anything from Walmart has issues.

[@danitadyess1407]

Excellent instructions.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulnestor5318]

Look perfect

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

It’s a pretty nice little tent for the price. Just wish it didn’t have the condensation issue.

[@spudhandle]

Ozark Trail actually makes another 1 man tent that I prefer much more and it's a 2 wall tent and roughly the same price. Plus it breathes really well plus it's 2 poles so you can set it up without any stakes at all.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I’ve noticed that one and have wanted to check it out as well but haven’t had a chance yet.

[@JohnKlopp]

It would be good to know how the tent does as far as leaking in light to mild rain. Also, instead of sewing a loop in the back of the tent, you can get some of those tarp clips and see how they hold for staking it out.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Good idea John. So far it hasn’t rained while using the tent so I can’t speak to that…maybe I can do an update in the future.

[@joegarcia1674]

As far as the rain is concerned, you could purchase a waterproofing silicone spray to help repel rain..maybe?

[@hotdogfishing736]

I use mine in heavy rain.it works great doesn't leak just has condensation from lack of air flow

[@ThatManDre]

What suggestions could you have shown that are fairly affordable examples of how to use something to create a double walled type of set up so you could leave the vestibule open for more ventilation?

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Obviously you could add a tarp but that adds weight to a tent that’s main appeal is the price to weight ratio. Frankly I’m not sure that just leaving the vestibule open would solve the problem. I’m sure it would help but still wouldn’t give the same amount of ventilation as a tent with airflow on all 4 sides.

[@Xhris4000]

They have the orange Ozark hiker 1 person tent for 30 bucks also but with a rainfly. U need to review that one

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Sounds interesting. Can you send me a link. I haven’t seen that one?

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I saw your reply but it seems KZbin decided to remove it…probably because of the link. I do think I found the one you’re talking about. That tent is listed at 4.5 lbs which for my purposes of backpacking is a significant weight difference. I’ve never actually seen that one in stores.

[@Xhris4000]

@@TheBudgetSportsman yeah replacing the poles and stakes like u did in this video, maybe will help with the weight..

[@TrailLark]

Wow seems like a great budget friendly tent! Hard to beat that price! That being said, we try to offer the best cost to weight ratio on Amazon. So if you need a tent that is less than 3lbs come check out our tent! Traillark is 2.63 lbs and pack down small. You can pick one up for $99. We also recently fixed a hardware issue in the hub for the poles. So any tent purchased after March 2022 is guaranteed to be stronger! See you on the trails!

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I just took a look at your tent. It is 5” shorter than the tent I reviewed here in this video, plus it appears to have very sharp angled side walls. I am not sure I would fit in your tent. That being said, if you want to send me a tent I would be happy to take a look at it and possibly review it on my channel. You can contact me at [e-mail]

[@ElDiabl0187]

Is it water proof?

[@markthomas2436]

Great review and thanks. Not talking about your comments on condensation here, because they are reasonable. But it SEEMS like a ton of tent review guys are hung up on condensation, and I just do NOT get it. Folks, condensation is a part of camping. When ya get up in the morning, everything around you may be covered in DEW. It's no big deal. He is right. You just keep a squeegee towel and wipe it off, and squeeze the towel out just beyond your tent. I have been camping for 50 years, and I have never considered condensation to be any big deal.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

For me being a longer guy it’s hard not to touch the ends of the tent so I usually wake up with the foot end of my sleeping bag wet. That’s frustrating

[@crashburndicoot6940]

Silica gel packets, & I'm not talkin the little beef jerky size

[@STho205]

I decided a $25 minidome (youth tent) which is 6.5x4.5 and 43" high with a very friendly end door was much better. 2lbs Smaller pack Free standing (no pegs required unless windy) Easier to unzip, stand up, pee, go back to bed without getting out of the dry tent floor or using a bottle. Better top and door ventilation. No need for vestibule. I sleep diagonally and put my pack, jacket, helmet (bike camping) and extras in the unused corners. Didn't look seam sealed so i did it with Coughlan sealer in 5 minutes and then gorilla tape. It doesn't leak. Silicon caulk tube would probably do as good a job. If weather looks real bad I throw a bigger tent rainfly over it for the door. The door will leak

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Sounds like a nice tent but at 6.5ft long I’m sure I wouldn’t fit inside.

[@STho205]

@@TheBudgetSportsman I'm 6'4" and I do.

[@jasonkentuckyfriedprewitt6026]

I got one and sprayed it with silicone and it works great an u only need 4 stakes.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

How do you set it up with only 4 stakes? You don’t stake out the vestibule??

[@four-x-trading5606]

How did you spray it? What kind of bottle did you use to spray the silicone cause I'm thinking of doing the same thing or you could probably just soak it in a bucket in silicone but if I could just spray the outside probably would be lighter than soaking...

[@peterplanz2310]

I’ll have to see if they offer a similar double wall model.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I haven’t been able to find one (at least not one that’s light enough for me to consider it for backpacking). I’ve looked long and hard at some of the nature hike tents but those run more than $100. That’s still budget when compared to some of the big names but more than I really want spend for the amount I use it.

[@STho205]

Walmart Himont version is screen and over fly for about $28. It has two bow hoops and is a foot wider. Usually red and white. It does produce a puddle flat top (2 poles don't cross), which leaks badly. You could fix that somewhat with some improvised struts.

[@Charsept]

I got the 1 person backpacking tent from Ozark Trail but mine is the himont version. Was $27 on sale. I wonder how it compares. It's heavier unfortunately.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Is that the version with the separate rain fly?

[@g.d.7525]

I wonder if you could swap the poles for better lighter more compact set

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Maybe, but might make a budget tent into an expensive tent.

[@TrashxXxpanda]

Could you do a review of the 2 person tent? I assume same layout and style. But would love to see it setup the way you did the video

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Do you have a link to the tent you are talking about. I’m not sure I’m familiar with a 2 person tent and a similar layout.

[@TrashxXxpanda]

@@TheBudgetSportsman my apologies it is not the same layout

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

No worries. The 2 man “backpacking tent” than I have seen at Walmart is very heavy for what it is. I think 2 of the tents that I reviewed here would weigh less than 1 of those tents. If you aren’t using it for backpacking that may not matter. Actually Walmart sells a 3 man tent that is lighter than the 2 man backpacking tent.

[@caecal2012]

@@TheBudgetSportsman what tent is that... I'm looking for a tent for myself and kids...

[@four-x-trading5606]

If I wanted to trade out the pole to use aluminum instead of fiberglass I believe I read in a comment you said the pole was 138" long is that right? Because if it is I can't find a pole that legth anywhere ..

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned the pole length. I don’t have it off the top of my head. Maybe next time I get the tent out I can give it a measure for you.

[@four-x-trading5606]

@@TheBudgetSportsman Thanks

[@aaronzierke9920]

Seal the seams. And use a light wait tarp and it will be a water proof tent. But there is a trecking pole tent that is cheaper by ten dollars. How ever you need to but trecking poles for it.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Have a link for the tent?

[@aaronzierke9920]

@@TheBudgetSportsman stanport backpacking scout 2 person tent. Thirty two dollars and 23 cents .three season. Its the one i want for my backpack. I live 3 miles from a lake that hardly any one lives on. Plus my back is broke so the tent i have. A bolder creek tent is to heavy. 8 pounds is to much after food and gear. My gear is not all light. Ozark trail mess kit. Hatchet. Knife. Small med kit. Toiletries kit. Homemade stick stove. And extra socks .boxers shirt and shorts. Thoe my sleeping bag is light. Want that 40 dollar hammock from Wal-Mart. Its light wait as well. So all said and done at this point. I have a thirty pound pack. Thats to heavy. I want no more than 20 pounds. Not a fan of titanium either with one exeption. A stick stove. And im poor so i look for cheap or second hand. My tent i do have. I use a blue tarp for a rain fly. First time i used it four days. It rained all four days. Dry as a bone inside . Plus its a four man tent. Perfect size but heavy.

[@Rico-Suave_]

Watched

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Thank you!

[@callersvoice9512]

If you're truly that worried about 2-5oz of weight being an issue, just don't carry any tent stakes with you. If you're backpacking, you SHOULD already be carrying a knife of some sort for a multitude of reasons, and it only takes a couple of minutes to fashion a set of wooden tent stakes when it's time to make camp. Honestly, with the style/format of the tent, you could probably get away with leaving the poles out as well. A quick ridgeline and a few prusik knots would be more than enough to support the roof of this thing. It may require more cordage than you originally would have packed, but from a weight standpoint, you could carry twice as much extra cordage, and still save a TON of weight comparatively.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

In my opinion, much of life is compromises and priorities. For me, backpacking is a delicate balance of budget, weight, comfort and convenience. I’m happy to pay a few dollars to save a few ounce. I lose a little weight in my pack, but I still have the convenience of not having to find or make stakes once I get to camp. Same with the poles. Sure I could save weight but I would sacrifice convenience. It’s all a delicate balance and what’s right for me, may not work for you. Anyways, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@callersvoice9512]

@@TheBudgetSportsman I guess that's kind of where the line between backpacking and bushcrafting is drawn eh? That is to say, my background being the latter, setting up a ridgeline with a decent piece of cordage is much more convenient, and time saving than having to mess with tent poles, but that's mostly because I've been doing it for years and can get a full tarp/tent shelter set up in under 2 minutes most days, and 9 times out of 10 I DO carry tent stakes just for that simple convenience. Definitely agree that it all boils down to personal preference! Just wanted to get that information out there for anyone that may be looking to get that "gritty" in cutting weight. haha! That's for the reply, and the great info provided in this review.

[@stevendavis3991]

just to let you all know.. this tent sales out within 1 day it goes up on Walmart. Why you may ask? because people buys them all up and then resales the for $35 and up. :D ridiculous. 1sst day they come out, I was going in Walmart to find this.. and boom I checked out and it said that it was none available.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

That’s interesting. I’ve seen it in stores several times.

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Lightweight and affordable. Sounds great. Let your wife have at it with the sewing machine for that extra loop 😜

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

My wife gets roped into a lot of projects with her sewing machine. 😂

[@TainoXtreme]

I liked your video so much I just subscribed to your channel and gave you a like. I use those steaks from Walmart but I cut them in halves and make too much lighter sticks out of one. I like the budget back packing gear concept very much I learned this after spending so much money. I wish I could go back in time and do all over again. I would like to invite you to come check out my KZbin channel. Thank you so much for sharing this video. God bless you.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Thank you!

[@yurrryurrr1463]

If your too weak to carry a few extra ounces stay at home or in the yard

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Wow that’s a pretty narrow minded approach. First ounces add up to pounds so if you take that approach with everything you carry, you’ll end up with 10lbs of extra weight. Second, it’s not about the ability it’s about enjoyment. I can carry a 70lb pack, I just don’t want to. I enjoy backpacking a lot more with a 30lb pack. If I had the money to buy more premium gear I am sure I would enjoy a 20lb pack even more. And you think someone should just stay home because they might have a physical limitations that keeps them from carrying much weight??

[@johnperkins2174]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Care to share what’s so funny?

[@badmoon7549]

Junk! Total junk. !5 miles in the Wilderness and a storm comes up in the middle night. You will be sorry...

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Have you actually tried it?

[@badmoon7549]

@@TheBudgetSportsman it leaks. Yeah it's only 30 bucks, but do you really want to trust it when you have nothing else in a big storm. If you can go in the house or jump in the car it's no big deal. I prefer to buy quality gear.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

You still didn’t answer the question. Have you actually tried the tent

[@badmoon7549]

Yes, it leaks. I told you before, but hey, if you don't have anything else I guess, just put a tarp over it. I just prefer to buy good equipment.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Ok. Your answers are extremely unclear to me. Let’s be clear. You are on “the budget sportsman” KZbin channel. If you have the means to go buy expensive gear that weighs ounces, good for you. This video is not for you.

[@Anthony-fp5uf]

How do you set it up on concrete? Dirt was too hard where I'm at

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Because it’s a semi-free standing tent it’s difficult to set up on hard surfaces like concrete. It relies on the stakes into the ground to be able to stand. The only thing I could think if is tying the corners to some sort of heavy weight like a large rock.

[@Anthony-fp5uf]

@@TheBudgetSportsman for sure thanks dude. Yeah I'm thinking I may need a pop up tent for something more urban

[@Anthony-fp5uf]

@@TheBudgetSportsman sensei. I must know. Is the pop up tent the way

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Any tent that is “freestanding” should work fine.

[@Anthony-fp5uf]

@@TheBudgetSportsman thank you sir