Core Equipment - 6-Person Instant Cabin Blockout Tent
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"I can put it up by myself in less than 5 minutes."
"it’s a game changer because it opens up like an umbrella, so one person can set the tent by themselves in minutes."
"I like core instant tents for the quick setup and breakdown."
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"My core instant tent went through damn near hurricane storms and not even a drip."
"We got slammed by big big storms with high straightwinds while at festivals, and afterward, the core tents are always still standing in the tent graveyards."
"We camp frequently when it rains and it has withstood several times of actual storms!"
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"My core instant tent went through damn near hurricane storms and not even a drip."
"We got slammed by big big storms with high straightwinds while at festivals, and afterward, the core tents are always still standing in the tent graveyards."
"has a tough floor for dog nails"
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"A 6 man is perfect for a couple."
"Fit 2 of us, eventually with cots, gear and space to spare."
"It gives us enough room for an air mattress and a side table with room for gear at the botton of our feet."
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"I’m 5’7 and have a bout 6-8 extra in of clearance when standing up."
"These Core tents allow standing room. ... it's damn nice to be able to stand inside the tent."
"Go for the Core tent if you're a stand up in the tent & move around type. You'll like it. ... Hubby can stand & likes to bring a chair in."
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"i have a core 6. too small for a fam of 4 ... a 6 person is too small for two adults and 2 kids. i'd go for a 9 or 10 person. ... the size rating is based on people in sleeping bag sleeping right next to each other like sardines in a can. I have a core 6. Definately too small. ... 2 adult size cot and a single baby crib. only enough space for 1 person walking in and out. that's with belongings under the cot."
"I ve had the 6 person just for my 2 large dogs and myself. Definitely go with the 10 person."
"for four people, especially two that are still growing, go for the 10 person. ... I guess you can get all four into the six person, but there won't be room for much else ... you'll be tripping over each other if someone needs to go pee in the middle of the night or whatever."
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"We got our big one pretty muddy and it was a heavy pain to clean."
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"And in colder weather it can be colder"
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"it takes up a good deal of room, both in the car"
PuffPipe 1.0I like instant cabin tents for car camping. Works great for my family. I have an Amazon special 6 person blackout cabin tent that I’ve had used in some downpours and it worked just fine. Only set me back around $150. Best part about the cabin tents is the headroom - I can stand up straight and I’m 6’1. I’ll mention that I had the REI base camp 6 and sold it for this blackout tent.
mutant-heart 0.4I like all kinds of camping, including some long trips with a big tent. I have an instant cabin that’s 9x9’. The only downsides can be that it takes up a good deal of room, both in the car and a level spot big enough can be a challenge. And in colder weather it can be colder, but I often take my heater (make sure to vent).
CampingZest 0.3CORE IS great and they have a 6, 9 or 10 person option [CORE](https://campingzest.com/are-6-person-cabin-tents-good-for-family-camping-a-complete-guide/)
Electronic-Show-9008 0.3Go for the Core tent if you're a stand up in the tent & move around type. You'll like it. We got our big one pretty muddy and it was a heavy pain to clean. Hubby can stand & likes to bring a chair in. I like a smaller dome tent. I love my Kelty Late Start. The pole pockets and clips are great. I will never purchase another tent with sleeves for the poles to slide through (looking at you Coleman). Do you have any plans to backpack with the Scout Troop? Or are you exclusively car camping? Many scout camps require you to walk in your gear from a common parking area. If that's the case, having a wagon is key if you want to keep your large tent.
Mean_Yesterday 0.3Core 6p instant is a game changer. 30 second 1 person.
PunkyPie13 0.3Core is my go-to brand. I have that exact one, and it's been through a lot. We added the 6, 9, and 10 person instant tents. We got slammed by big big storms with high straightwinds while at festivals, and afterward, the core tents are always still standing in the tent graveyards.
Maleficent_Theory818 0.2CORE is way above Ozark Trail. They just happen to have models sold at Costco. My issue is it isn’t a tub bottom.
BelethorsGeneralShit 0.2I had the Core 6 person for several years. It's a great starter tent for my two little kids and I, but for four people, especially two that are still growing, go for the 10 person. I guess you can get all four into the six person, but there won't be room for much else and you'll be tripping over each other if someone needs to go pee in the middle of the night or whatever. If the 10 person has a room divider, that's especially nice since they can have their own little area.
chloecatdashian 0.2I use a 6 person for just me and my dog
hammond_egger 0.2I use a 6 person for just me and my queen sized air mattress :)
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