Core Equipment - 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent
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Last updated: Oct 9, 2025 Scoring
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"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."
"One thing people forget to consider is how easy a tent is to set up. ... For car camping, I can have my tent fully set up in <5 minutes. ... I went camping with friends and had my entire campsite set up (tent, sleeping gear, a hammock, our cook set up and some string lights) before my friends got just their tent set up."
"I can have it up, staked and the rain fly on in 5-7 minutes."
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"I cans fully stand in it (I’m 6’2)"
"and and easily fit 2 queen mattress in it with room."
"Tons of space ... can easily fit 2 queen air mattresses with plenty of room to spare."
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"very durable ... have had this for years and it's lasted through strong winds, rain, many music festivals and camping trips. Never had a leak or any issues with it."
"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"
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"is cheap at Costco"
"It was relatively inexpensive too."
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"I had one small hole in the floor. But I have a rambunctious 4 year old so that's a factor. The tent came with a repair kit and it was easily patched. You can't even tell."
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"it takes up a good deal of room, both in the car"
"It’s a large bag to have to pack into the car"
"It’s a bit bulky to pack"
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"Three of us camp in a 9-person instant cabin and it's barely big enough."
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"It's not great at heavy rain"
"The rainfly is on the smaller side"
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"I had one small hole in the floor. ... I'm researching ones with higher quality materials. ... The kid is part of the reason I'm looking at an upgrade with higher quality materials."
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"And in colder weather it can be colder"
https://preview.redd.it/oydm4ph4ynne1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=272894cdbf5fe5393832d636453796fb4db2cca4 This is a Core cabin tent (either 9 or 10 person, I forget which, but it’s 9’x14’) with a queen airbed. This is a rainy day setup, hence chair and table inside. Dog is optional, but a nice-to-have 😉
r/camping • Recommendation for Instant Cabin style tent, 2025 ->I 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).
r/camping • Any reason not to get a bigger tent. ->We’ve had the Core 9 person instant tent with full rainfly for a year now and it was so nice last summer having the extra room to be able to stand up and move around. It’s a large bag to have to pack into the car, but setup is so fast and easy it’s been wonderful. We were rocking a cozy 6 person for a long time and I’m not sure I could go back!
r/camping • 6 or 10 person tent for family ->Not exaggerating. Our Core 9-person tent is big enough for three cots. We stuff gear under the cots, and have room for a small folding table and chairs in case we need a place to hang out if it's raining.
r/camping • What should I look for when purchasing a tent for 2-3 people? What should I avoid ? ->Had this tent for a few years now and it's holding up well. We always put a heavy tarp between it and the ground. [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VFH1RQS?th=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VFH1RQS?th=1)
r/CampingGear • Tent to stand up in ->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.
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