Browning Big Horn 5-Person Tent Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Browning Camping
Browning Big Horn 5-Person Tent
Best for: Spacious car camping and family base camps.
Ozark Trail
Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent
Best for: Quick summer camping and casual stargazing.
Our Take
Both are cabin tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent adds a blackout coating — a meaningful structural difference.
The Browning Big Horn 5-Person Tent is noticeably taller inside (7'0" peak height versus 5'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 90 sq ft versus 80 sq ft for the Browning Big Horn 5-Person Tent.
On scores, the Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent edges ahead — 7.4 overall versus 7.2.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent holds a clear advantage.
The Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent also has a price edge — $137 less at $109 versus $246.
For most buyers, the Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Browning Big Horn 5-Person Tent
- Extra-tall 7-foot ceiling
- Vertical walls maximize space
- Integrated 80-square-foot screen room
- Window water pooling
- Poor wind resistance
Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent
- Blocks 90% sunlight
- Pre-attached pole assembly
- Adjustable stargazing skylights
- Low 68-inch ceiling
- Leaky floor seams
Full Specs
| Spec | Browning Big Horn 5-Person Tent | Ozark Trail 6-Person Dark Rest Instant Cabin Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Cabin | Cabin, Instant, Blackout |
| Capacity | 3 people | 3 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $247 | $110 |
| Weight | 21 Lbs | 16.81 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 80.0 ft² | 90.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | None | — |
| Peak Height | 84 | 68 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 96 X 120 Inches | 10 X 9 Ft |
| Pole Material | Fiberglass | Pre Attached |
| Floor Fabric | Polyester | Polyethylene |
| Rainfly Fabric | Polyester | Polyester |
| Setup Time | 10 Mins | 1 Min |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | 6 Months |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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