The Ozark Trail canopy very well might be one of the best selling 10x10 tent brands of all time. The easily recognizable logo has been seen by nearly everyone at youth soccer tournaments or beach vacations in recent years. Overall, we think the Ozark Trail canopy serves its intended purpose - a value brand 10x10 instant shelter that caters to price conscious consumers looking for an affordable shade option. And compared to some of the tents in the EZ-Up lineup, it sells for almost a 70% discount. One could, in theory, purchase a new Ozark canopy every year (which they might need to!) and still come out ahead over the years vs. purchasing a more expensive alternative. The biggest issue in all of this is the inability to withstand any rotational pressure during medium and high impact weather conditions as the joints become unstable and collapse at the mid points. To prevent any build-up of humidity or stuffiness, these openings suck in air whilst also letting hot air rise and escape. It’s not super heavy because of the soft top, and that also seems to be a main reason for why its price is so reasonable. Based on the high brand reputation and the overall quality of materials, this looks like a trustworthy choice. Make your next tailgate, campout or backyard party more enjoyable with the Ozark Trail 10? x 10? Straight Leg Instant Canopy. The 50+ UV protection canopy top combined with the 10? x 10? frame provides 100 square feet of shade to ensure you, your family, and friends are comfortable on hot, sunny days. The legs are locked into place with old school metal push button locks, something you won't see on many modern pop up tents now-a-days. These push locks get very difficult to use over time, especially if the tent is used on the beach and exposed to sand and saltwater, causing rust build up. Many newer tent brands like EZ-Up use revolutionary thumb lock sliders or larger easy to release buttons, which are a much better user experience when setting the canopy up or taking it down. There is no information about a waterproof column, so it doesn’t seem waterproof. This means it can repel a very small amount of rainfall, like light precipitation. The first is to generate an element of airflow when you’re standing underneath. Yes, it is a completely exposed structure with open walls, but when the hot rays of the sun are beating down, it makes things more comfortable when you have a concentrated breeze flowing through. Although you might think that you can’t get overheated underneath an already open structure, if lots of people are standing inside and if the outside temperature is boiling then things can get hot. There’s no complicated insertion of poles and we love how it’s well-designed to be completely hassle-free. For adjusting the height of this model, there is a push switch system that is designed to make things as easy as possible for the user. You’ll find orange buttons on each leg that are quite large so that you can effortlessly press them and move the poles up and down. With the help of the provided stakes and guy ropes, you can stake it down, so it remains secure. It would probably only protect against light rainfall as the materials aren’t specifically made for moderate or heavy moisture levels. We think you should use a waterproof spray, that you can find at many retailers, just to be safe. Think about it like an umbrella, where you may often feel a whirl of air getting stuck between your head and the umbrella. The benefit of the slanted legs is that these tents are more stable laterally which can increase the stability of the frame and make it less prone to toppling, an important benefit if on a windy beach. Although we always recommend using anchors such as weighted sand bag or stakes with guy lines attached to the top corners. One thing we love about Ozark Trail canopy tents are the accessories that can be added to the shelters. These include sidewalls, weight bags, and a host of other great add-ons that can really increase the use and versatility of the canopy tent. Perhaps our two favorites are camping tent additions that connect to the frame of the shelter and leverage the stability of the 10x10 frame to support a camping tent structure. The weight of this Ozark Trail is lighter than most of the same size alternative steel frame canopy tents, coming in right about 29 lbs. While this model isn’t anything ground-breaking by any means, it’s still not oversimplified, and the vents are a prime example of that. What better way to enjoy a ballgame, picnic, or any outdoor activity than with a little bit of shade! This 10’x10? canopy pops up easily, and will keep sun burn and overheating at bay. For casual outings as well as possible commercial use or for tailgating, this is a fantastic and trusted choice.