Core Equipment

6-Person Instant Cabin Blockout Tent

Core Equipment 6-Person Instant Cabin Blockout Tent

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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Reddit IconPuffPipe
5 months ago

I 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.

Reddit Iconham4hog
9 months ago

Way overkill for size but my wife and I got the 6 person tent from Costco and that size is honestly great! We also take the dog and have space for what we want in the tent.

Reddit Iconhungabungabunga
9 months ago

I bought a 6 man tent from Costco 4 years ago for $60. There are only 3 of us but it’s nice and spacious. They currently have the newer model but the price has gone up to $100. We camp 3-4 times a year and it’s just starting to get little holes. I have all my backpacking gear waiting for my son to get older so we can do the real deal but for now, it works and it’s so feasible. 10/10 highly recommend.

Reddit IconMaleficent_Theory818
7 months ago

CORE is way above Ozark Trail. They just happen to have models sold at Costco. My issue is it isn’t a tub bottom.

Reddit IconPunkyPie13
10 months ago

Core 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.

Reddit IconMean_Yesterday
4 months ago

Core 6p instant is a game changer. 30 second 1 person.

Reddit Iconarthoe303
11 months ago

I have a Core 6 person tent! We camp frequently when it rains and it has withstood several times of actual storms! It gives us enough room for an air mattress and a side table with room for gear at the botton of our feet. Granted we have put our tarps up when we know the whole camping trip is gonna rain. I highly recommend as set up is about 90 seconds once you get it down! Shes been excellent for years now!

Reddit Iconaznauditor
8 months ago

i have a core 6. too small for a fam of 4 https://preview.redd.it/20cihxunowkf1.png?width=1951&format=png&auto=webp&s=b0b8cab1620d800f28722a212046896594ac2cc5

8 months ago

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.

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