Official OZTENT review

[weezerbot]

Great review! That is one bizarre tent....

[Beowulf]

Any more updates?

Any Field time while raining or with high winds?

Any shots with people, dogs, or vehicles so we can get a feel for the size?

[TheGillz]

I have a back yard review of the 6x6 version. I will be using with the whole family on Memorial weekend. I will update this thread when I do.

Clark

[Beowulf]

Clark,

Your thread is the one that made me want to see the size comparison shots. With your RV2 pictures and your family you can really see the size of the tent and its usable space. If I could see such shots for the RV4 it could help make up my mind on going with an RV3 or RV2.

The RV3 is 10lbs lighter than the RV4 and only 4lbs more than the RV2. Folded the RV3 is only 2” longer than the RV2.

Decisions. Decisions.

[TheGillz]

Frankly, if you are taller than me, I wouldn't get the RV2. I am 5' 9.5" From what I can gather it will be perfect for me my wife and our dog. The kids will be in the vehicle for the time being, Untill we can afford a RTT.

[Beowulf]

I am the same height as you. I think I will go with the RV3. That way I can sleep sideways if I want more room above my head and below my feet. Or sleep with my head towards the window when I need to sleep more people.

[88vanaroo]

I done a bit of camping with my OZTent and love it. It goes up and down very fast, is made exceptionally well. I have been in some serious rain and wind situations and it performed like a champ. Works great with the family, some picts of a campout and how I carry it on my roof.

[Nullifier]

Ok so the wife and I have used the tent some as well as Outsidr and his wife used theirs. We are both very happy with the tents. Gen and I went this past weekend to the withlacochee state forest for some camping and paddling. unfortunetly I only got 3 pics and my 10d crashed on my for the rest of our trip

We trew it in the back of my ranger this time. It had to load diagonally but it fit no problem. I think the things that we like the most about the tent are the fully screened in front room. Having those accessories really makes the tent what it is. dawn and dusk were spent comfortably in the screened room eating breakfast, dinner, playing cards or planning the days activities.

The second thing we love is all the ventilation. It is so hot in Florida that you really need to have good ventilation to utilize a tent in the day time here. so combine all that with a quick and easy set up and it's a winner. Plus on my roof rack it allows me to carry my canoe as well no problem and I do not hink the set up time is much longer then a RTT. here are a few more pics.

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[Nullifier]

So just an update on my tent. After several uses I can say that this is the best tent I have ever owned. I just can not express how nice it is to have a shelter that goes up quick but also has a nice enclosed porch option for extended stays.

This past week my Best friend and I went on a mens retreat and camped. There were about 30 other tents set up for the 4 days and everyone was having Oztent envy. Especially after the first nights all night rain. We got up off our roll a cots nice and refreshed after a good nights sleep only to find several of the other tenters were regrouping after leaky tents swamped several sleeping bags, clothes bags etc. We were dry and cozy all night even with out the optional fly. No condensation or anthing. We also had high winds with gusts up to 25mph. The tent was solid despite the fact that the wind changed direction and it was blowing against the screen room or side rather then at the sloped rear of the tent. The rain continued all day as a light drizzle and then that evening it was a torrential down pour all night. And despite the rain and 47 degree temps we again had no issues. We got up and made breakfast each morning in the large enclosed porch while others were making due on power bars since their outside kitchens were exposed to the severe weather. We did not suffer from any "cabin fever" due to the amount of space we had for all of our gear.

The roll a cots fit perfect and it was my first time using them in an Oztent. Being able to place my gear bags under the cot really made for alot more room in the tent. I Really feel that my camping set up is just about done. Just a few more tweeks and I will be able to say I am set. I will be heading up to North Floridas St. Andrews State Park in a few weeks. I will get some camp pics then and post them up since I did not bring a camera to get new pics this trip.

I think we could have sold 5 or 6 tents if we would have had them on site LOL!

[miller_au]

...this is the best tent I have ever owned..

totally agree!! i love my RV-3!