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I own the larger version of the Core tent the [eleven person](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WVZVQW6?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_11&th=1) cabin tent. It lasted five years and it had two more years under its belt because I bought it used. It never leaked, never tore, and only picked up an issue with the front zipper not working correctly. CORE makes some awesome tents, but they are costly. They don't sell the 11 person cabin tent anymore on their site but you can still get it on Amazon.
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 the core 10 person instant tent. Have had it for about 3 years and been pretty good so far. You can also get a 6 person if you want something smaller.
Core instant 10 person tent for a family of 4 with 2 air mattresses. Its pretty easy to set up, spacious, the windows and zippers are good. Setting it up is a 2 person job though https://preview.redd.it/yq84ovrqh6jg1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=75c0bff0f14db13f741f9d8c93162a84eebbbdf3
Core instant tents are great. Very affordable, durable for car camping, standing interior height and so easy to put up. Both the 6 and 10 person instant tents have full rain fly versions. Fwiw, the Core 6 person tent is such a better dimension over the Coleman. The Core footprint is rectangular vs the Coleman square footprint. It makes using the space so much more efficient. ** We use 3 cots in our Core tent with walking/standing space between the cots, something not possible in our friends’ Coleman.
I have 2 Core Tents, one 10 person and one 4 person. Works out perfect. The wife and I have a large tent with standing room, and the one kid who still camps with us has a tent he can get all messy without ticking us off.
Get a core 10 person instant up- it’s huge and pops up in seconds. Battery operated lights, def a glamping tent that’s cheaper than this and easier to deal with.
I've seen some recently that advertise two sizes. One is the "standard sleeping bag with no floor space" and a second "sleeping bags with space for gear" The Core 10 Person tent I found at goodwill has space for 5 "and gear" as an example. https://www.coreequipment.com/cdn/shop/files/40034.jpg?v=1755614247&width=1946 Big tents though, heavy.
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