Core Equipment - Instant Cabin Tent with Full Rainfly
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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"My core instant tent went through damn near hurricane storms and not even a drip."
"My two Winix units are 11 years old with 24/7 use and still going strong!"
"Winix makes a quality product. ... I have one that’s run basically non stop for almost a decade."
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"These Core tents allow standing room. ... it's damn nice to be able to stand inside the tent."
"I’m 5’7 and have a bout 6-8 extra in of clearance when standing up."
"My family of three love our Marmot Halo 6p. ... If that’s a deal breaker, the 6p is 76” at its peak. ... The design of the Halo creates nearly vertical walls which make the standing room reach further out than just at the very center. ... We camp with 3 cots (because we’re fancy) in the tent so being able to stand up while closer than just the dead center makes getting dressed much easier."
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"Goes up super fast"
"man they setup FAST."
"Takes about 10 minutes tops for us to throw it together."
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"My core instant tent went through damn near hurricane storms and not even a drip."
"Camped a night in a heavy rain storm and stayed nice and dry on the inside."
"Bought this exact tent in May and put a coat of Scotchguard on the rain fly. ... Rained about a third of the days with 3 or 4 severe storms, no leaks or wind problems."
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"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!"
"Plenty big for 2 cots"
"for the extra room when our kids go with us"
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"Rainfly and exterior walls had a significant waterproofing failure on our first night."
"Mine did break a joint in a bad overnight storm"
"The porch is basically useless in the rain"
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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"
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"My issue is it isn’t a tub bottom."
I have the 6 person with the full fly. Camped a night in a heavy rain storm and stayed nice and dry on the inside.
r/camping • Core 9 person instant Cabin tent with full fly ->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 ->Core 10 person full rain fly is what I went with and I’m happy with it. Quick setup, full rain fly for inclement weather, and space for my family of four. If you’re car camping I’d advise you to get at least double the tent capacity you need. You’ll never regret having more space.
r/camping • Looking for a solid 6-person tent — any 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. ->I’ve got the core 10person full sized rain fly tent that’s about 350 on amazon. Takes about 10 minutes tops for us to throw it together. Absolutely love it.
r/camping • Yurt or traditional tent ->Any of the Core instant tents are GREAT. Our family of 5 (plus dog!) finally switched to an instant tent and it’s a game changer because it opens up like an umbrella, so one person can set the tent by themselves in minutes. Get a 6-person tent to fit three people, including an air mattress and playard.
r/camping • Parents who camp, need a tent rec! ->I’ve had Core instant tents and never had an issue. Easily over 100 nights before any leaking, and I wasn’t taking the best care of it so likely could have lasted longer.
r/camping • Best hub tents? "Pop up/instant" options worth researching similar to gazelle? ->Coleman or core. I’ve used both regularly and in some bad weather without problems. I like core instant tents for the quick setup and breakdown. Coleman Skydome are also great for a mix of dome and cabin style. Will likely want a 8 person or more for the space and headroom.
r/camping • Tent suggestions on a budget - reviews are contradicting.. ->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 ->I originally bought the Timberline 2 for backpacking in rugged terrain during Fall/Winter seasons in northern VT and NY. The simple A-frame style is superior to most designs in high wind or snowy conditions, but most folks today demand more space and comfort. As a retiree, with creaky bones, who can no longer manage hiking, I now normally use an Alps 3-man dome tent or a Core 4 cabin-walled tent. These two are not as rugged as the Timberline, but are spacious and inexpensive. I drive an F150 with a full 8' canopy so I keep the Timberline is case of full-storm weather. The Pacific coast can have wicked winds and sheeting rain during the colder months.
r/camping • help! purchasing first tent this weekend - snow peak alpha breeze or eureka space camp 6? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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