Easy setup is ensured with color-coded poles and pin ozark trail chair & ring frame attachment. Additionally, the tent is weather-resistant with a removable rainfly and taped seams for protection against the elements. Our lower scorers in this metric generally received lower scores because of their weight and size. However, it’s important to note that some canopies are not as portable because they’re constructed of higher-quality, heavier, and thicker materials.
With 100ft² of ground space, multiple people can stand or sit comfortably inside without feeling cramped. It’s also enough room to put a standard table, some picnic chairs, and a cooler or two. We appreciate that the frame has been made of tough steel, as this ensures that it will stay stable throughout moderate winds. With the help of the provided stakes and guy ropes, you can stake it down, so it remains secure.
We also looked closely at the quality of each canopy tent for our craftsmanship metric and measured each tent when packed up to provide details on portability. We weighted each metric according to its importance before grading and ranking each shelter, side by side, on a scale of 1-10. Below, we discuss the metrics we used to score each model and highlight impressive models in each performance area. On hot, sunny days, we don’t think we could remain inside the Easy Up for long periods. Even with the drapes stowed, there is less ventilation than in larger, open canopies. And, despite effectively blocking the sun’s rays, this shader tends to remain quite warm, much like a backpacking tent would when it’s left in the sun all day.
The center trusses on the Eurmax hang lower than we would prefer, limiting the available headspace, but this is our only caveat. The Tagalong sits a little low and isn’t adjustable, which affects the user’s ability to alter the canopy’s height or angles as the sun’s rays change. Still, the lightweight and portable design makes up for this, especially in the right use cases. To uncover the best canopy tent, we use comprehensive test metrics and cover all manner of use cases and essential details.
Ozark Trail helps you and your family create everyday adventures with gear and accessories built with you in mind. For 2022, the Ozark Trail 4-Person Connect Tent Universal Canopy Tent has been enhanced to now work with both Straight-Leg and Slant-Leg 10 ft. x 10 ft. You can connect two of these tents to a Slant-Leg Canopy to enjoy private sleeping areas while sharing the common area under the canopy (each tent and canopy sold separately). If using a Straight-Leg Canopy, you can connect up to 3 of these tents, making it great for festivals or scouting adventures.