Core Equipment - 6 Person Instant Cabin Tent
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Last updated: Sep 18, 2025 Scoring
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"hot dam is it fast and easy to set up. ... Timed myself once with it folded up out of the bag to fully standing and it only took 23 seconds."
"When my family camps, one adult can set the tent up in 1-2 minutes while the other watches the toddler. ... The poles stay attached to the tent always, so set up and break down are really easy."
"Goes up super fast"
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"It allows me plenty of room for my Teton XXL cot to one side and tv tray table with a chair on the other for those rainy days."
"You can usually stand up inside ... Get one that you can stand up inside of it ... You can stand up inside of it ... Last and MOST important thing ... did I mention you can stand up inside of it? ... Plus, you can stand. up in it."
"These Core tents allow standing room. ... it's damn nice to be able to stand inside the tent."
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"a week long downpour in the Sierras"
"in my last camping trip it was the only tent out of 3 to survive the storms."
"My core instant tent went through damn near hurricane storms and not even a drip."
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"My core instant tent went through damn near hurricane storms and not even a drip."
"I haven't had any ripped on me in 10+ years, between coleman and core"
"I've had that exact one for 5 years with heavy summer use car camping and at festivals. ... After 5 year, the door zipper finally last week. I immediately ordered another one when I got home."
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"Costcot has a 6 person Core on sale (in warehouse) for like $99 bucks right now and I actually want to buy it just because."
"is cheap at Costco"
"It was relatively inexpensive too."
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"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."
"Inclement weather or pre bed time can wear on you in a cramped tent!"
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"when folded up, the bottom of the tent rubs and is stressed at the point where the poles meet the bottom. ... We have had to patch and add layers to the bottom to prevent moisture from penetrating the tent (live in PNW)."
"I've had the same issue. Happened pretty quickly as I recall too"
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"Did you notice lots of imperfections with the window mesh? ... And do you find it feel really like REALLY CHEAP MESH? ... I feel like accidentally touching a branch would immediately rip it a part."
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"There would also be no airflow when it's raining."
"It's not great at heavy rain"
"if you don't have the rainfly on the side and rear panels are like 60% mesh. ... I would really prefer one with solid walls and a smaller portion of mesh at the top"
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"you have to open/close the rainfly windows and doors from outside the tent"
The CORE 6p instant cabin tent is GREAT.
r/camping • Is it worth it as a couple to buy a "bigger" tent for car camping? ->I'm a huge proponent of the CORE instant cabin tent, they come in 4p, 6p, and 10p. Im 5'9ft and my bf is 6ft, we can stand up & walk around comfortably. I have the 6p core tent, in my last camping trip it was the only tent out of 3 to survive the storms. We opted for the 6person bc we typically end up housing our friends on our trips because they dont camp enough to buy decent gear.
r/camping • Is it worth it as a couple to buy a "bigger" tent for car camping? ->From what I've seen online comparing the two brands, they're very similar, if not identical in design. To me, a 4-year-old tent is worth upgrading, just for peace of mind. I don't have much personal experience with Coleman tents, but the 6p Coleman is only about $20-$30 less than the 6p Core depending on where you buy them from. all things considered its totally worth the upgrade on a 4yr old tent.
r/camping • Is it worth it as a couple to buy a "bigger" tent for car camping? ->I 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.
r/camping • 6 or 10 person tent for family ->I use a 6 person for just me and my dog
r/camping • 6 or 10 person tent for family ->I use a 6 person for just me and my queen sized air mattress :)
r/camping • 6 or 10 person tent for family ->I’ve had the 6 person just for my 2 large dogs and myself. Definitely go with the 10 person.
r/camping • 6 or 10 person tent for family ->If you are just sleeping in it, you can fit in the six. But, if you ever use it to hang during off sleeping hours, get the ten. Inclement weather or pre bed time can wear on you in a cramped tent!
r/camping • 6 or 10 person tent for family ->Exactly. A 6 man is perfect for a couple.
r/camping • 6 or 10 person tent for family ->I've had two seasons with the Core-4 Straight Wall Cabin tent and it's held up well on the PNW coast \[rain/wind\]. It is not as ruggedly built as my Timberline-2 by Eureka, but for $129 it's a good deal. I'd definitely recommend you get the Core-6 model. It's on sale for $159, but you'll also need a tarp-groundsheet. I also use a cheap \[$35\] tent fly so I can erect a lounging-cooking space out of the rain. \*These Core tents allow standing room. I still use my Timberlane in harsh weather, but it's damn nice to be able to stand inside the tent.
r/camping • Looking for Tent, Cot, and Camp Chair Recommendations – Camping With Fiancée + Dog ->We have 2 core tents. Love them. Especially now that they offer full rain fly and footprints. And the dimensions of the 6 man tent really make it stand out - the rectangle shape (as opposed to square like Coleman’s) is fantastic.
r/CampingGear • Tent Recommendation ->I recently got a CORE 6 person tent and it’s perfect. I’m 5’7 and have a bout 6-8 extra in of clearance when standing up.
r/camping • Recommendation for Instant Cabin style tent, 2025 ->I have the Core instant up tent. All poles are attached. I put it up and take it down myself.
r/CampingGear • Tent Recommendation ->My core instant tent went through damn near hurricane storms and not even a drip. My son had a Coleman that went through an unbelievable storm on the beach and stay dry and a bone and standing. All the other tents were mangled. You don't need to spend the big bucks - unless you genuinely want to. There are many folks raving about Ozark Trails quality - they love them.
r/CampingGear • inexperienced occasional car camper looking for 6p tent recommendations. ->Love the Core Instant Cabin. Goes up super fast and is cheap at Costco
r/camping • Recommendations for a tent for two cots ->Get an instant cabin tent for the adults (5 minute setup) and possibly smaller tents for the kids. Your mom will likely also need a cot or tall air mattress, getting up off the floor or even sleeping on a hard floor can be too much as you get older. Core, Coleman, and Walmart all make inexpensive instant tents. Our core tent has lasted for 3 years of monthly camping trips. It's not great at heavy rain, but the newer models are supposed to be better.
r/carcamping • Recommendations for tent, car camping with lots of kids. ->We just picked up the core instatent and love it. Takes about 90 secs to set up, plenty of room. It’s not a backpacking tent but we’re really happy with it!
r/camping • Recommendations for a tent for two cots ->https://preview.redd.it/a9me8t9y7gee1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0294785910567290d6e8cf18d7a18a8e22a48b45 Here’s a view of the inside. Plenty big for 2 cots. We went with 6 person for the extra room when our kids go with us.
r/camping • Recommendations for a tent for two cots ->Look at Core Cabin tents. I think Costco sells them. Easy to set up for first timers and you can stand in them. Get a 6 or 8 person. Keep in mind that the number is the number of average sized sleeping bags it will hold crammed next to each other.
r/camping • Planning my first camping trip ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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