CORE 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent Review

The Core nine-person tent is designed for the serious camper in need of a durable shelter that can handle anything that mother nature can throw at it. It comes with plenty of features that will make your next camping trip more of a luxurious experience, but mainly it’s a comfortable tent that can help to keep you protected from the elements, and cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Our Verdict: This nine-person tent comes loaded with some great features including room dividers that allow you to section off the tent to create three separate living spaces. It also has the type of waterproof, breathable design that’s perfect for camping in any type of weather. The built-in wall organizers and pockets allow you to neatly store your gear and supplies off the ground and well-organized. Overall, this is a great tent if you’re looking for a more luxurious camping experience, or simply a tent that can handle fall or winter camping trips like a champ.

Overview and Features

In terms of user-friendliness, this tent can be set up within a matter of a few minutes and it’s designed to accommodate a large family. It also features plenty of storage pockets and compartments to help keep you organized, as well as an electrical cord access port.

This is a freestanding tent, which means that it can be set up on any type of terrain. This self-supporting structure also means you don’t have to stake the tent into the ground, but you should do so if you’re dealing with inclement weather, including high wind conditions.

Design

The multiple room dividers allow you to create a total of three separate rooms for some much-needed privacy. The interior is best described as spacious and can easily accommodate up to nine people. The tent can also handle two queen-sized air mattresses, easily. In terms of height, from floor to ceiling the tent measures in at six feet, six inches. This allows for ample headroom to walk around or stand in the tent.

Waterproofing

If you’re shopping around for a tent for use in inclement weather, then you’ll be happy to learn that this model features the latest in waterproofing technology. It’s made out of a type of water repellent fabric that’s designed to handle heavy downpours. The roof design provides a faster water runoff, while the sealed seams are waterproof and designed to keep the interior of the tent nice and dry. It also comes with a removable rainfly, which will be a big selling point for any camper in need of a tent that can handle the fall and winter months.

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Set Up

This tent is designed to withstand high wind conditions and heavy rainfall. In terms of setting the tent up and breaking it down, it’s very user-friendly and features an intuitive setup. The tent comes with a very detailed guide that will walk you through both processes. The preassembled frame is another big selling point. The integrated frame allows you to quickly set up and break down the tent. Initially, setting up the tent and breaking it down will take approximately ten to fifteen minutes, but once you’ve done it a couple of times you can easily assemble and disassemble the tent in under five.

Room Dividers

When you’re camping with a large group, privacy is definitely a necessity. Fortunately, this tent comes with several room dividers that allow you to split the tent into three separate spaces. If you’ve ever been on a long camping trip with friends and family, then you know this type of privacy is essential. Fortunately, this Core tent delivers. Basically, the manufacturer has thought of everything. Each of these spaces is designed to accommodate a queen-sized air mattress for ultimate comfort in the backcountry.

Entryways

This tent comes with two extra-large doors equipped with strong sealed zippers for ultimate protection from the elements. There have been some reports that closing and opening the doors via the heavy-duty zippers can require two hands. Additionally, the zippers tend to easily snag on the fabric, so you’ll need to zip up the doors slowly to prevent this.

Storage Options

The tent features large wall organizers, complete with pockets, so you can keep all your gear and camping supplies in order. These organizers will also keep your food and camping supplies off the ground, safe from animals and pests, should you leave the doors unzipped during the day or night.

Ventilation

The tent’s adjustable ground vent will improve airflow and prevent condensation build up and keep the air smelling fresh and clean. The ceiling of the tent also features several mesh panels for improved airflow. A lack of ventilation can be expected with lower-quality tents. This can lead to condensation build-up and mildew, especially for those on a longer camping trip. This type of improved ventilation will allow you to remain nice and cool during the night, without having to leave the entryways unzipped.

Roof

The mesh roof will also give the air a place to escape, helping to reduce moisture buildup and keep the tent nice and cool during the night.

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Advantages and Disadvantages

Pros

 Cons

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Conclusion and Rating

Product Rating: (4.5/5)

The Core 9 is a leading tent for a number of reasons. As you can see, it’s built tough, features an innovative design that allows you to set it up and break it down in just a few minutes, and comes with plenty of extras that the whole family will love. It’s designed for camping in any type of weather, including the colder winter months. Overall, I felt that this tent has what it takes for camping in a variety of terrain types or weather conditions. A great buy for the price, this tent earned a rating of four and a half stars out of five.