Core Equipment - Instant Cabin Tent with Full Rainfly
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"it’s a game changer because it opens up like an umbrella, so one person can set the tent by themselves in minutes."
"Takes about 10 minutes tops for us to throw it together."
"setup is so fast and easy it’s been wonderful"
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"extra room to be able to stand up and move around"
"My husband and I are only two people, but have a 10 person tent. He finally got me that mansion, I always joke to him."
"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!"
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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!"
"extra room to be able to stand up and move around"
"My husband and I are only two people, but have a 10 person tent. He finally got me that mansion, I always joke to him."
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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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"My core instant tent went through damn near hurricane storms and not even a drip."
"Easily over 100 nights before any leaking"
"I’ve used both regularly and in some bad weather without problems."
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"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."
Alarkiel 1.0I have the 6 person with the full fly. Camped a night in a heavy rain storm and stayed nice and dry on the inside.
Sea-Caterpillar-3474 1.0Just bought this for our annual camping trip later this week. Put it up in the backyard a few weeks go. Super easy set up and take down. No poles to deal with (except for over the door). Everything is great quality. I’ll come back here after the trip and let you know how it holds up in the rain since some is in the forecast
We never ended up with much rain. Little showers here and there, but the tent stayed dry!
SSWillowGrace 1.0Bought this exact tent in May and put a coat of Scotchguard on the rain fly. Went on a three week trip with zero problems. Rained about a third of the days with 3 or 4 severe storms, no leaks or wind problems. Would buy it again.
chalupabatman643 0.6Core 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.
imitsfarmingtime 0.6I’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.
SommerMatt 0.6Definitely want to get at least a 6 person tent for a family of 4. Get an 8 or even 10 person tent if you want some decent extra room. I just bought the CORE 10-person cabin tent with full rainfly from Amazon last summer (for a family of 4), but it seems like it's out of stock at the moment. I also have a Big Agnes Bunk House 6 which has served my wife and I pretty well over the last few years (just the two of us). I love this YouTube channel. She does a great job of looking at a lot of different tent options at different sizes. [https://www.youtube.com/@CampingGuidance](https://www.youtube.com/@CampingGuidance)
crudecarter 0.5I 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.
SirTeaOfBagz 0.3Pretty sure I have the same one and I think we have had it for 10 years. Use it 3+ times a year too. And some times we rotate to a Core 12 person that’s also instant up.
Maleficent_Theory818 0.3CORE is way above Ozark Trail. They just happen to have models sold at Costco. My issue is it isn’t a tub bottom.
jeswesky 0.3I’ve had the 6 person just for my 2 large dogs and myself. Definitely go with the 10 person.
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.
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.
If you want easy, get a CORE instant tent. The poles telescope and stay attached so it sets up in seconds. If you have a Costco membership, they may still have some set up for you to see. I would go with the 9 person with the 2 kids. It has 2 rooms which would give you tons of space and at least a 6 foot center height. And if you want more recommendations from women that are used to camping totally solo, check out r/womensolocamping