Core Equipment - 6 Person Instant Cabin Tent
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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 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."
"All poles are attached. ... I put it up and take it down myself."
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"My core instant tent went through damn near hurricane storms and not even a drip."
"We camp frequently when it rains and it has withstood several times of actual storms!"
"Easily over 100 nights before any leaking"
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"My core instant tent went through damn near hurricane storms and not even a drip."
"Shes been excellent for years now!"
"Our core tent has lasted for 3 years of monthly camping trips."
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"It's not great at heavy rain"
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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."
mutant-heart 0.6I 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).
crudecarter 0.5I did a ton of research on tents and we've used it probably 4 or 5 times now and it's truly a great tent. Very good quality, easy to put up (but almost definitely needs 2 people), and easy to take down and pack up. I have been looking these two as alternatives: https://www.coreequipment.com/products/6-person-lighted-instant-pyramid-tent-12-x-7 https://www.coreequipment.com/products/6-person-instant-cabin-tent-with-full-rainflly-11-x-9 The first is still really large length wise at 12'. The second is 3' smaller, and that instant rainfly would have REALLY came in handy at the monsoon that as Roo this year lmao. I will likely wind up purchasing the second one, as I think that might be exactly what I'm looking for.
CampingZest 0.5CORE 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 0.5Go 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 0.4Core 6p instant is a game changer. 30 second 1 person.
PunkyPie13 0.4Core 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 0.3CORE 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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