4 Person Instant Cabin Performance Tent (40232)

I originally bought the Timberline 2 for backpacking in rugged terrain during Fall/Winter seasons in northern VT and NY. The simple A-frame style is superior to most designs in high wind or snowy conditions, but most folks today demand more space and comfort. As a retiree, with creaky bones, who can no longer manage hiking, I now normally use an Alps 3-man dome tent or a Core 4 cabin-walled tent. These two are not as rugged as the Timberline, but are spacious and inexpensive. I drive an F150 with a full 8' canopy so I keep the Timberline is case of full-storm weather. The Pacific coast can have wicked winds and sheeting rain during the colder months.

I've had the Core 4 cabin wall tent for one season. Easy 1-man set-up \[non-instant tent\] and it's nice for one with creaky old bones after a day kayaking or surf fishing. I haven't tried the tent in stormy PNW coastal weather - on these days I use my Alps dome.

I recommend the Core Equipment brand. We have used them for awhile now and are really happy with them. Here is one of their four person tents https://www.coreequipment.com/products/4-person-instant-cabin-performance-tent

Well if you want advice on a tent I could probably try to help you out! Just took a quick pass through the tent options and I’d recommend the core 4 person instant tent for $150 just because they’re already an established tent making brand with great reviews. I personally own a 4 person kelty tent and the quality is really good imo and they’re easy to setup. Some of the kelty tents have these sleeves that the bottom of the poles go into and it makes solo setup a breeze. My issue with instant tents like the one you mentioned, the gazelle t4, etc. is that they’re heavy and they don’t get very compact. But if you have both storage space and space in your vehicle go for it.

I have 2 Core Tents, one 10 person and one 4 person. Works out perfect. The wife and I have a large tent with standing room, and the one kid who still camps with us has a tent he can get all messy without ticking us off.

I own a Core, and it's a great tent. It's good in the weather, easy to set up, and plenty spacious. Mine does great without the guy lines, but I can attach those if things get spicy, and it's not going anywhere. Cons: It's HUGE and HEAVY when packed up. Between that tent, and the cots I bring along for the fam, that takes 30% (or 50% if I'm in my Jeep) of my transport storage space. It's specifically designed for warm-weather camping, so if you winter camp at all, it's not the right tent. Like at all.

I’ve had Core instant tents and never had an issue. Easily over 100 nights before any leaking, and I wasn’t taking the best care of it so likely could have lasted longer.

Go with the Core... those extra $40 usually get you slightly better zippers which is a lifesaver when a toddler is trying to "help" by zipping themselves in and out 50