Core Equipment - 6 Person Lighted Instant Pyramid Tent

I 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.

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

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.

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

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.

My suggestion would be not to get anything expensive until you know camping is something you both enjoy doing together along with the dog.  For yourself your partner and your pup I would get a 4 person tent, if you don't have to backpack it anywhere maybe even a 6 person tent.  When I go with my wife and dog I bring my Core 6 person tent which came from Costco and was pretty inexpensive. Nothing fancy just easy to set up, keeps the outside outside, and has a tough floor for dog nails.  Also, it is a good all rounder to have for just occasional camping.  Once you decide this is something you want to make a habit of then I would start looking for a tent that fits your specific needs.

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.

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!

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.

We've had good luck with the CORE 6 person tent. I can put it up by myself in less than 5 minutes.

I have a core 6 person tent where I can mostly stand up in, at a little over six feet? Not super pricey and has stood up pretty good!