OzTent "30 Second Tent" at Canoecopia Show

Visit us at the Alliant Energy Center Canoecopia show in Madison,Wisconsin March 12-14th. The OzTent 30 Second Tent (see video), FoxWing Awning (see video), optional accessories and OzTent camping furniture for expanding your living space, providing hassle free camping comfort. For more information on the OzTent products check out exclusive OzTent website. Visit our booth #27 for $100.00 OFF any RV Tent purchase and Free ground shipping on all OzTent products for show attendees.

Easy Campfire Cookware Cleanup

Camp cooking over an open fire adds a unique and flavorful way to enjoy the camping experience
at its best.
To prevent soot build up on your cookware here's a helpful tip to keep your pots clean without having to wear your elbow and scrubber pads out, simply squeeze out a dime size amount of camp soap on a paper towel, rub the soap on the underside and sides of the cooking pot before you place over the fire. When its time to wash the dishes, clean up the utensils first leaving the pots that were used over fire for last, as you begin to wash off the soot you will notice how easy the cleanup is, leaving you more time to enjoy the outdoors. it is recommended to use a biodegradeable camp soap and dump the dirty water in a high grassy area away from your campsite, preventing critters from coming around and also is better for the enviroment.

New! Kodiak Canvas Cabin Tent #6133

The newly designed Kodiak deluxe 9 x 12 cabin tent has added some new great features that are a definate improvement over the older model #6129. The canvas remains the same Hydra-Shield technology, providing quicker drying and wicking of the water to eliminate water from entering the tent while touching the inside of the tent canvas. The awning portion of the tent can easily be rolled up when not needed, vs the #6129 that had to be set up regardless. The ridge pole was made larger to prevent roof sagging, eliminating stress points on the ends and reducing the risk of holding water on the roof. The model #6133 also has an available screen or wall enclosure that can easily be attached to the awning for privacy by simply zipping up the windows or with full screen enclosure option, providing maximum ventilation for a bug free enviroment. Also included with the optional screen or wall enclosure features storage pouches for easy access when needed.2 large zippered rear windows replaces the single plastic window for additional ventilation.

Chicago RV & Camping Show

As we approach closer to Spring, we are excited to demonstrate our new line of 30 Second OzTents. These tents are loaded with available features and many options to expand your camping experience. We will have the model RV-4 set up at the show with side panels, front panel and additional accessories attached to see first hand what this amazing tent has to offer. Visit us at the Chicago RV & Camping show at the Rosemont Convention Center Feb 10 - 14th. There will be tons of camping products, campground listings and RV's to check out. Check out our booth #T-8 for live demonstrations, valuable discounts and Free Stuff. FREE OzTent Multi Tool ($60.00 Value) with any RV Tent purchase. See you at the show!

Great Places to Camp in the Midwest

Here is a helpful campground directory link that lists Illinois state campgrounds with available facilities for RV and tent camping, also included are some helpful tips for picking a good campsite. With spring not too far away, this would be a good time to check out the local parks nearby and make your reservations ahead of time for the best sites.
Tips for picking a good campsite:
1)A good idea to find the best site to fit your needs would be to take a drive around the park and check out whats available, keep in mind of what camping needs to keep in mind, bathroom/showerhouse location is a plus, for convenience.
2)Always arrive before dark, the best sites are usually taken by later in the day.
3)When it comes to garbage containment, it's always good to not camp next to a dumpster, especially during a holiday weekend when the park can be extremely busy meaning there will be a lot of camp food scraps that will become rather "smelly" after a few hot days.. Find a tree that is upwind to tie up your garbage, this also helps to keep critters out.
4)Avoid setting up camp in a high grassy area, makes a great insect haven.
5)When camping always keep in mind how weather can make a difference in the outcome of your safety, Get the best protection from lightning by camping near a dense grouping of trees, all the same height in a low area away from water is always a good idea.
and last but not least become familiar with identifying poison ivy and poison oak, when in doubt avoid "leaves of 3".
Following these simple guidelines will assure a safe and enjoyable camping trip.

New Product - 30 Second OzTent

We are proud to announce our new line of 30 second tents tent from the land down under, Australian designed tent that sets up in less than 30 Seconds! goes down and packs away just as simple. These models resemble a baker style tent with it's slope design and large front entrance for easy access and travels easy on the top of a roof rack while offroading or when you are on the move and don't have the time to spend setting up your camp for each area, simplicity is the major component when it comes to its revolutionary aluminum sliding track frame design and available OzTent accessories is what sets this tent apart from the rest. Double stitched heat taped seams, waterproof ripstop poly-cotton canvas and a heavy duty PVC bathtub floor for waterproof protection, guaranteed.

Benefits of a ground sheet for your camping tent

* Adding a ground sheet to your camping gear will provide additional protection for your tent floor in the event there was a sharp object underneath that could possibly cut through the tent floor, it is cheaper to dispose of a ground sheet than to repair or replace your tent.
* The ground sheet provides a barrier between your tent and the ground to assist in easier & faster tent clean up when time to pack up, also by having the ground sheet properly fitted under tent allows for moisture & rain to remain under the ground sheet and not in your living space. The recommended fit should be approx 1” spacing around the outside perimeter of the tent and the ground sheet to allowing run off from the tent to travel under and not settle on top of the ground sheet.