Jet Tent Bunker XL Tent Cot by OzTent

Do you like the original Jet Tent Bunker by OzTent, but need a tent cot to be a bit longer, wider or both? We have listened and delivered... Introducing the brand New Jet Tent Bunker Cot XL. It has a slightly different color to the original. The main difference is the New Jet Tent Bunker XL is 6'10" long where the original is 6'5" long. The XL is 2'9" wide and the original is 2'6" wide.

They both provide a 330 lbs weight rating, "built in" padded steel frame stretchers and no-see-um mesh screen throughout. The rain fly on the XL is made of heavy duty ripstop polyester and meets the CPI-84 fire retardant standards,the original Bunker Tent Cot is a blend of ripstop poly-cotton canvas both can easily be removed for full no-see-um insect mesh screen for star gazing on those clear nights. The New Bunker Cot XL will obviously appeal to taller people while their pack size is very much the same as the standard Bunker Cot with a difference of only inches.
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Road Trip in a Malamoo 3 Second Tent

Camping at the KOA Campground in Corel, Georgia turned out to be a great stop for an overnight campout on our way to the Orlando Pet Expo. While setting up the Malamoo Mega tent the winds picked up so we used the Bluescrews to anchor the tent down instead of using standard steel stakes that could easily be pulled out if winds become strong. Turns out having a few Bluescrews packed away just in case was the a good idea. Overnight temps were in the 50's making it perfect sleeping weather, just cool enough to slip into the Oztent Rivergum XL and Big Johnson sleeping bag. The big advantage of the Rivergum bag is the zippered removable fleece lining. When removed, the bag decreases the insulating value from 14º to 23º f and can also be washed separately. When time to pack up, the Malamoo Mega was a bit more to pack away than the standard or XLT models. However, the Malamoo Mega provided additional space in vestibule for shoes and odds & ends. The 10'x10' sleeping area was also great for playing a quick game of dice & catching up on emails before calling it a night. Next stop Orlando Florida for the Amazing Pet Expo Event! http://www.familytentcamping.com/malamoo_3_second_tents

Enjoy Fall in a Kodiak Tent

Hi guys, We live in the Sierra Nevada foothills, right next door to Tahoe National Forest, so we feel like we are camping all year 'round!
Except, this Fall we were expecting an unusual number of visitors and were running out of room in the house. So, we used our tent as a cool "glamping" guest-room, by attaching it to our back deck.
I slipped 3/4" galvanized pipe through the front and rear peg-loops, then secured the pipe (rather than the loops) with pipe strapping (3 per side) and 1-1/2" deck screws.
Finally, we pimped out the tent with a cot, air mattress, end table, and a surge-strip to power the lamp, space-heater, and cellphone charging station.
Even our adult kids loved falling asleep under the stars and waking up to the fall colors surrounding the property.
As long as you don't mind a few holes in your deck (easy to patch once you take down the tent, anyway) -- this is both cheaper and easier on marital harmony than a new room addition -- and much more fun for guests!!!

Jeff K

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Fall.. A Great Time for Camping

Can you smell it? The crispness in the air, caramel apples, pumpkin pies, warm cider. Just imagine waking up in the outdoors, the smell of the campfire, bundled up snuggling close with the kiddos and your hands wrapped around a hot cup of Joe. It's that beautiful season of fall, perfect time to pitch that tent or crank out that camper for a few last runs before the winter. If you have been sad faced about being stuck indoors for the winter here are a few good reasons you can use to say out a bit longer :)

SAVING MONEY: There's a good place to start, right? Since popular camping holidays have subsided and the summer rush is over, campground rates are cheaper since they aren't in such high demand. Scoot on out and get the best spot!

FAMILY FESTIVITIES: Why not enjoy the perks of fall where it really feels like fall, outside! Buy a few pumpkins for carving or painting with the kids, apples for making homemade carmel apples, see below for a apple cider recipe you can make over the campfire!

WEATHER: Who doesn't love relaxing in a hoodie and eating s'mores next to the campfire! You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the fall leaves changing color with the added bonus of no bugs! When I was camping as a child I remember going on hikes in the fall and trying to step on the fallen leaves because I loved the sound of them crackling under my feet.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST: There are less crowds, still great fishing, and it won't be so hot out so you can enjoy sleeping in your tent everyone cuddled up next to each other. Camping is such a great way to make memories that last, get the most out of the season!

Apple Cider Recipe:
1 gallon apple cider
2 apples
2 oranges
2 apple cinnamon tea bags
1 Campfire pot

You will need 1 gallon of apple cider (NOT apple juice), add 2 tart, firm apples, thinly sliced, 2 oranges also thinly sliced and 2 apple cinnamon tea bags. Place all in a campfire-suitable pot with a lid and allow to simmer for about an hour or so (or longer if you like a stronger flavor).

* Don't forget to apply a small amount of dish soap on the outside of pot for easy clean up.
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OzTent Awning Tent Connector

Do you have a large family and want to keep your kids close but in a different room? The OzTent Awning Connector allows you to zip two similar OzTent's together, awning to awning. This is beneficial when camping with a family because it allows you to have two separate sleeping areas (one for the kids), and a large covered area under the connected awnings for hanging out together space. The Awning Connector also features an innovative gutter system which funnels rain water through a built in down spout, away from your tent or can be collected in a bucket for later use.

The OzTent Awning Connector is great for connecting two OzTents, but don't stop there! By simply zipping on two sets of OzTent Deluxe Peaked Side Panels you can fully enclose your awning space for privacy, create a screen room for insect protection or just use one side only to block the sun or wind, it's up to you. That's what makes the OzTent so unique & modular, it gives you options to work with, and keeps it hassle free!

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Stay Hassle Free when Camping, Bluescrew It!

Camping is a great time and meant to be enjoyable, until the storm hits your campsite! There's nothing more irritating than having to babysit your shelter in the middle of a storm, adjusting guy ropes, and restaking tent pegs in the rain because they are not anchoring your tent securely is not my idea of being a "happy camper". Not only is it inconvenient, but the risk of damaging or losing equipment can get expensive! I have a solution to the problem, a simple Bluescrew will do the trick! Whether your camping in a tent or enjoying the outdoors under a canopy, just Bluescrew it and enjoy the day.. You maybe asking what is a Bluescrew, how does it work and how will it benefit me?? The Bluescrew is more than just a tent peg.... This ground breaking anchor was developed in Australia, and is perfect for most everything needing to be secured to the ground such as roll out awnings on RV units, canopies,camping tents, tarps, boats & jet ski's, also makes a great way to secure your pets while on a long leash. WATCH BLUESCREW VIDEO

Bluescrew's unique twist mechanism provides incredible resistance and can easily be screwed in and out by hand. The Bluescrew, unlike other tent pegs has the ability to stake straight down to the ground instead of going out on an angle and making an obstacle course of your campsite. The large Bluescrew is excellant in sand or loose soil for anchoring watercraft, or when used for beach canopies it's like having a 400 lbs sumo wrestler holding down each of your guy ropes and the small Bluescrew is ideal for turf and rooty areas, and comparable to a 200 lbs anchor instead of a 20 lbs toddler! Made from durable, lightweight engineered plastic, effective in sand, turf, snow & underwater making the Bluescrew the perfect solution to a hassle free experience...

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OzTent..The Perfect Teardrop Trailer Accessory

Looking forward to a canoe adventure while camped beside the river, or hiking the trails, roasting hot dogs and s'mores, it has always been an affordable and fun way of making memories for the whole family. Camping vacations on the weekends or summer break is something to look forward to and gear up for. The Teardrop trailer is becoming more and more popular, you can search online and find many forms to suit what you are looking for to provide a place to sleep and cook on your camping trip. The perfect addition to these Teardrop trailers is the OzTent! It sets up in less than 30 seconds by one person and creates relaxing space, shelter, more sleeping room for the family, gear storage, eating area, a place to change your clothes….etc. It is spacious, 100% waterproof, and all sizes fit with your Teardrop trailer! You can pull the trailer underneath the OzTent awning or even beside it to create additional recreational or sleeping space, not to mention privacy and convenience with optional OzTent Accessories. Whether you are an RV or Tent camper, you can have the convenience of both! For a one stop shop visit www.FamilyTentCamping.com