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CORE 9P Instant Cabin Tent
Last Updated: March 18, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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Ease of Use
172easy to set, tent, set, take, easy to put
+99%
" ... Good tent, easy to put up and take down. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and take down! ... "
" ... Very easy setup. ... "
" ... Super big and good quality and the easiest tent to set up! ... "
" ... They're really not kidding about the ease of setup and takedown. ... Packing away is easy and straightforward. ... "
" ... Awesome tent up and down super easy ! ... "
" ... The biggest selling point is how stinking easy it is to set up. ... I can do it alone in 3 minutes, easy. ... "
" ... I like lots of room in my tent, and I need something easy to put up, by myself. ... "
Storage
134bag, spacious, roomy, queen, plenty of room
+92%
-8%
" ... We all had lots of space. ... "
" ... Lots of zipper screens, and a screened top which I love. ... It says 2 queen air mattresses but I would say 1 queen -or- 2 twins -or- 3 cots -or- 4 sleeping bags comfortably, if you like your space (which you probably do if you're looking at this), especially because both entrances are toward same side of tent. ... "
" ... We fit three twin air mattresses in the tent with room to spare. ... "
" ... Great quality, very spacious and still cozy. ... "
" ... Not only that, but very roomy, great height (I hated bending down in the old tent), and the ventilation was perfect. ... I was able to get it back into the bag! ... "
" ... Pops up very easily despite the size and is very roomy inside. ... "
" ... My husband is 6'5" and this tent is roomy enough for him to stand up and not feel cramped. ... "
" ... Great tent with LOTS of room. ... "
Build Quality
110poles, zippers, zipper, rain, tents
+63%
-37%
" ... The poles are attached already and you simply take it out of the box and pull up. ... "
" ... I haven't used the divider yet, but the rest of the tent is fully functional and very well made! ... "
" ... Getting to the VERY BEST PART, this tent pops open in less than ONE MINUTE! ... Just as easy to take down and fold back up, fits easy into the heavy-duty durable carrying bag. ... "
" ... I do not believe it will be great for super hard rain or snow as the legs of the tent pop into holes, but 90% of the camping I do will not be in those conditions. ... "
" ... Materials seem good. ... "
" ... Tent even fits easily back into tent bag. ... "
" ... The nylon is sturdy, and held up to a couple pretty windy days, but it is thin. ... "
" ... It’s very roomy inside and you can stand up straight. ... "
Setup
92tent, set, easy, easy to set, minutes
+100%
" ... It took less than 60 seconds to setup, just as advertised. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up. ... "
" ... We set up the tent in under 3 minutes . ... "
" ... Super easy to install. ... "
" ... Setup was very easy. ... "
" ... Love this easy to set up tent took about 2 mins to set up first time next time under a minute ... "
" ... - Very easy to setup and take down. ... "
" ... The tent is really easy to setup, as well as to break down too. ... "
For Travel
78tent, trip, trips, rain, first camping trip
+86%
-14%
" ... It’s also easy to take down at the end of the trip, it took us 5 minutes including taking out the stakes and folding it back into the bag. ... "
" ... Took this tent on its first trip this weekend and it went up easier than any other I've ever seen. ... "
" ... If anything happens on subsequent trips, I'll update my post! ... "
" ... I plan to have many years of camping and "easy" tent set up. ... "
" ... Genius, and cuts out the number of f-bombs dropped when packing away camping gear. ... "
" ... The second time I set it up this past week for our week long camping trip, it took me closer to a 1 1/2 minute. ... We went camping in the Olympic National Park with this tent and had a slight windstorm, and the tent had no issues, didn't need to tie it down at all. ... We'll be taking it back into the Olympic National Park in the fall for another week long trip, in rain, so additional review after rain to come! ... "
" ... I plan on taking the tent camping soon and should any issues happen, I will update this review. ... UPDATE: took the tent camping and it turned out to be a windy trip. ... "
" ... I have taken it beach camping twice now. ... "
Fit
64bag, poles, vents, queen, beds
+80%
-20%
" ... It fit perfectly 2 twin blow up beds and a queen blow up bed with some room to spare. ... "
" ... We have a family of four plus a dog and it comfortably fits everyone plus any coolers or other items we need. ... Easy to put up and surprisingly easy to take down and put back into the bag. ... "
" ... This was so easy to put up and take down and yes it fit back in the nylon bag without much effort. ... "
" ... I had my doubts whether it would fit on a camping spot, but it has fit in every campsite we've stayed! ... "
" ... Used inflatable queen and full size beds and both fit side-by-side fit along the back wall perfectly (2 queens should work too). ... Tent popped up and down just like it should and folded back easily (but made sure I was not forcing any supports) . ... "
" ... Taking it down took 10-15 minutes total, and the hardest part was to simply stick it back into the bag. ... "
" ... Setting the tent up is extremely easy, however I will say that you need to be careful when unfolding the legs because they will snap back into place, and if your face is in the way like mine was, you end up with a bloody nose. ... "
" ... It took me two minutes and it fit back in the bag perfectly. ... "
Capacity
58room, tent, queen, lots of room, camping
+100%
" ... It was roomy enough for my family of 5. ... "
" ... Good one, did 1 camp out in backyard. ... "
" ... So, to summarize, this is a great tent for some good new-fashioned family camping! ... "
" ... Plenty of room inside. ... "
" ... Awesome family tent. ... Lots of room inside, easily slept our family of 6. ... "
" ... My husband bought this for our family scout camp out. ... "
" ... Very luxurious to be able to stand up and have room to move around. ... "
" ... We slept three young children in sleeping bags and a queen blow up mattress and had ample room. ... "
Size
45tent, size, carry, fold, get it back
+93%
-7%
" ... I didn't expect one this size to be as easy to put up, but it is. ... Putting on the fly adds a bit of time due to the height of the tent, but I can manage it myself and am only about 5' 9" tall. ... "
" ... It also fits back in the bag. ... "
" ... I was able to get it back into the bag! ... "
" ... It always fits back into it's bag, no problem. ... It's a great shape and size. ... "
" ... It even fits in the provided tote bag without needing a master degree in oragami folding. ... "
" ... Great size, was sturdy & kept the rain out. ... "
" ... I love that the bag is extra big. ... You don't have to fold the tent perfectly, it easily just shoves into the bag! ... "
" ... It's like a hotel that you fold up and put in your car trunk! ... Unlike some tents, you are actually able to easily get it back into the bag and IF you are having a tough time getting it to fit the bag has an expansion zipper to allow some wiggle room. ... Again, because of the size, the fly is tough to get on it. ... It is also quite large with a large footprint. ... "
Water Resistance
32water, tent, camping, storm, water came
+72%
-28%
" ... I have not had it wet yet but from a visual standpoint I think it would stand up to the water. ... "
" ... With the steaks and the rain canopy it may take another 2 or 3 minutes. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, huge, very waterproof. ... "
" ... We had some strong wind and rain and honestly, not a drop of water came in. ... "
" ... Used it for two nights last weekend, had plenty of ventilation and weathered a strong storm with no water penetration. ... "
" ... I’m so blown away that I’m writing this while still sitting in the tent w water underneath. ... "
" ... The rain cover held up perfectly to the wind and rain. ... "
" ... Overall a good tent, we had a rain storm and we had no leakage so it was good for that. ... "
For Kids
20tent, year old son, year old, slept, camp
+90%
-10%
" ... My 20 something kids used it camping in Michagin and said it worked perfect. ... "
" ... We are a family of six (2 grown ups, and 4 kids ages 12, 9, 6, 4). ... "
" ... We also love that there is a room divider so the kids can be in one room, and Mommy and Daddy can be in a different room, and be able to have the lantern on, but not disturb the kids. ... "
" ... Kids loved it! ... "
" ... Because it is so large, it would be hard to put up on your own or with a younger child but it is definitely easier than a regular pole tent. ... "
" ... My two kids are getting bigger and although this tent is larger than we need for the three of us and our dog, I decided that a bit too big is better than a bit too small. ... "
" ... I’m a 63-year-old woman who loves to camp by herself. ... "
" ... Spent 7 nights in Yellowstone (single dad and four kids under 14). ... "
Door
20tent, zipper, doors, zip, unzip
+30%
-70%
" ... The only negative, and not a significant one, is the side door is a little difficult to zip and unzip. ... "
" ... The water leaks much more around zipper on the side door, the third photo. ... "
" ... The seam just below the door started to unravel due to us going in and out of the tent, then the water pooled in the doorway when it rained and ran into the tent through the hole. ... "
" ... Had the 6 person version for 2 years and it held up great until the zipper broken on the door. ... "
" ... Only complaint is the zipper door which works fine but the zipper gets stuck on the fabric quite often which is no fun when it’s raining and you’re trying to get in and out of tent quickly! ... "
" ... Not a big fan of the zippers for the door. ... "
" ... One star off because the main doors have zippers that end on the bottom. ... "
" ... Zipper on main door broke one day after return window. ... "
Comfort
20comfortably, tear, poles, legs, ventilated
+70%
-30%
" ... Interior was roomy and comfortable sleeping 5 adults for sure. ... "
" ... The tent fit me, my husband, my sister, and a pack and play very comfortably. ... "
" ... I would recommend putting the canopy on before you fully extend the legs--makes life easier. ... "
" ... I'm 6' 2" and could stand comfortably anywhere while inside. ... "
" ... I would say it is great for sleeping 4 comfortably, but any more than that would be a bit of a squeeze. ... "
" ... It's comfortable. ... "
" ... Very easy to put up and tear down, very impressed ... "
" ... we are a family of 5 and it's comfy and just enough room for all gear and clothing. ... "
Cooling
19tent, weather, much airflow, air vents, air flow
+68%
-32%
" ... Lots of room and ventilation. ... "
" ... It is not for extremely cold weather since the roof is mesh and there are two air vents at the bottom. ... "
" ... Huge interior with so much airflow. ... "
" ... And love how there are air vents to keep it cool. ... "
" ... We live in Florida so it is rare that we have really cold nights. ... "
" ... By keeping it closed you can keep the large tent warm in colder weather. ... "
" ... We did get a bit cold at night, so it is definitely well ventilated. ... "
" ... It was cold and this baby did great. ... "
Drying
18stayed, tent, rained, rain, inside
+78%
-22%
" ... It rained overnight one night and everything stayed dry (without extra sealing on our part). ... "
" ... Had to come home and reset up to dry it out and still found it so easy. ... "
" ... We even tested the storm hardiness with a good Ohio valley summer storm and we were perfectly dry and standing tall this morning. ... "
" ... Set up was as easy as the product promised, plus the two days we used it it hailed and rained heavily and we stayed dry! ... "
" ... When I finally got home I set it up on my driveway to let dry. ... "
" ... The mesh top of the tent kept the tent cooler during the day and dryer in the morning. ... "
" ... We used this tent for the first time in a day long rainstorm-with some torrential rain- and the tent stayed perfectly dry. ... "
" ... It rained overnight and the interior stayed dry. ... "
Price
17price, money, best, tents, worth the money
+88%
-12%
" ... Amazing tent for the price. ... "
" ... Good tent for the money. ... "
" ... Is the best tent, size for the price. ... "
" ... I have only used it once, but would definitely recommend this tent to anyone looking for a larger tent for a good price. ... "
" ... All you need to know is that this is a great tent, especially for it's size and price! ... "
" ... I think this tent is the best for the price you will find and super easy for the beginning camper. ... "
" ... Its a great tent for the money spent. ... "
" ... I've have four tents over 30 years and this one, while being the most expensive, is clearly the best and worth the price. ... "
Product Reliability
16times, weeks, error, days, ago
+56%
-44%
" ... Has been great and no issues. ... "
" ... Can’t wait to camp again next year! ... "
" ... I have used this tent numerous times across country in the past six months. ... "
" ... Held up great for the whole week. ... "
" ... Should hold up for years ... "
" ... Has been used 3 times since receiving it 2 weeks ago and no problems so far. ... "
" ... Had it for 2 years. ... "
" ... So this year was time for a new one and I stumbled upon pop up tents which I didn't realize existed and read the reviews and thought I'd go for it. ... "
Design
11looks great, flaw, thin, look, flaws
+82%
-18%
" ... Materials and stitching appear to be sturdy. ... "
" ... Well worth its weight in gold ... "
" ... The umbrella design was awesome. ... "
" ... This tent is huge, and I love the look of it. ... "
" ... Looks great so far! ... "
Software Platform
10error, love, huge, entrances, 2
+100%
" ... It has 2 entrances, and tons of windows. ... "
" ... Windows are huge, 2 entrances is great. ... "
" ... I love all the windows. ... "
" ... Great usage of windows. ... "
" ... I love how open it feels with all the windows unzipped. ... "
" ... Great use of windows and mesh. ... "
" ... I like the facts that it has several ‘windows’ for ventilations. ... "
" ... Best part was all of windows it has! ... "
Sleep Tracking
9tent, able, us, stars, night
+89%
-11%
" ... We are able to fit 5 cots, 2 on one side 3 on the other, so everyone can sleep comfortably. ... "
" ... It is very comfortable to sleep in on most Florida nights though because of that excellent ventilation! ... "
" ... However, the mesh top is nice in warm weather, because you can take the cover off and look at the stars while you sleep and also get a breeze. ... "
" ... This tent states it will sleep 9. ... "
" ... We sleep 6 in this bad boy. ... "
" ... It provided us great shelter even when it rained that we were able to sleep through the night and not worry about all our stuff or ourselves getting drenched. ... "
" ... Camped during a heat advisory (95-98 degree day) and with a fan, we were comfortable enough to sleep . ... "
" ... The storm caused other tents in the group to leak and many people to leave or sleep in their cars, but we were cozy and dry in this tent with no problems. ... "
Overall performance
8set, really, easy, core
+100%
" ... First time we set it up was in the dark and it was simple and fast. ... "
" ... CORE got us our missing part fast. ... "
" ... Couldn't be happier with speed. ... "
" ... We wanted something that would go up fast and easy - this does amazing! ... "
" ... It really was extremely fast to set up. ... "
" ... Set up and tear down was amazingly fast. ... "
" ... Heavy duty spikes would be needed for high wind speeds. ... "
" ... Fast set up and take down. ... "
Marketplace
8seller, amazon, shown, picture, staked
+100%
" ... Picture shown is not staked down, just wanted to check the product for quality after arrival. ... "
" ... A+ trusted seller. ... "
" ... Very good company. ... "
" ... See attached photos. ... "
" ... Thank you seller! ... "
" ... Decided to give the Core a try based on the reviews I read here on Amazon. ... "
" ... Rainfly is off in the pic. ... "
Delivery
7yet, test, soon, set, box
+71%
-29%
" ... (I didn't test rainfly yet but it's in good condition). ... "
" ... This product delivered exactly what it promised! ... "
" ... As soon as it arrived, I wanted to test it out. ... "
" ... I haven't had the chance to use it in the wilderness yet, but I set it up when it first arrived. ... "
Cleaning
7brush, wet, tent, mud, dirt
+86%
-14%
" ... We brought it home set it up to clean it and let it air dry, again, no issues. ... "
" ... No rips or stains. ... "
" ... Touching the sides or trying to shake off droplets in the morning made the fabric a bit damp, but we are impressed with how well this did. ... "
" ... I would recommend bringing a large brush to clean off mud, dirt, leaves, or whatever sticks to it while striking. ... "
" ... I used a tarp to protect the bottom, so when I rolled it up it was clean of debris. ... "
Returns
6refund, stars, 5, tent, seller
+17%
-83%
" ... Sending it back. ... "
" ... 2 stars because no way to contact the seller to either receive a discount or get an immediate replacement. ... "
" ... Too late to return it. ... "
" ... How can I return this product and get a refund? ... "
" ... We tried to find a quick fix to save the day but were unsuccessful. ... Will be returning this tent. ... "
Cables
5guy, electrical cord, zippers, wire, side
+100%
" ... Zippers work well as well as the electrical cord access. ... "
" ... Extension cord hold is a nice touch, don't know that we will use it. ... Also, if you are going to camp in the wind like we will here in Kansas, I would recommend heavier cord for the guy lines. ... I think that actual guy cord on the frame would completely solve that issue. ... "
" ... Super spacious and the cord cover works great! ... "
" ... Came with reasonably solid stakes, not the wimpy wire ones you usually see. ... "
" ... I also really love the electrical cord feature along the front side of the tent. ... "
Display Clarity
5tent, vents, roof, sleep, screens
+80%
-20%
" ... It’s super easy and fast to set up (literally took us less than five minutes), is completely open with screen mesh at the top, and has air vents at the base which allow air flow in but keeps rain out, and it came with a full rain cover, which is a plus over Coleman who usually charges separately for them. ... "
" ... The front section is like a screen room, really and with the floor, I can contain my little dog. ... "
" ... There are large screen windows which provides great ventilation. ... "
" ... Can be set up as a half tent with a screen porch. ... "
Water Usage
4storm, said, leaks, leaked, leakage
+75%
-25%
" ... No water issues. ... "
" ... No water leaked in at any point, it was very sturdy during thr storm. ... "
" ... No water leakage and plenty of ventilation to keep it cool. ... "
Features
4easy, take, lock, light, instant
+100%
" ... This was easy to assemble and lock into places when the tent expands. ... "
" ... (I quote 'easy' because it does take a little strength to straighten/lock in the stakes). ... "
" ... The instant feature made set up and take down so easy! ... "
Speed
45, took, tent, takes, literally
+75%
-25%
" ... I can put it up by myself in less than 5 minutes. ... "
" ... really does set up in about two minutes. ... "
" ... I can easily get the tent up in a couple minutes. ... "
Device Compatibility
4love, entrances, 2
+100%
" ... I like the facts that it has several ‘windows’ for ventilations. ... "
" ... I love all the windows. ... "
" ... Best part was all of windows it has! ... "
" ... It has 2 entrances, and tons of windows. ... "
Cover
3small, get it back, folding, carry, tent
+67%
-33%
" ... It even fits in the provided tote bag without needing a master degree in oragami folding. ... "
Product As Described
3picture, staked, photos
+100%
" ... Picture shown is not staked down, just wanted to check the product for quality after arrival. ... "
" ... See attached photos. ... "
" ... Rainfly is off in the pic. ... "
Defective Delivery
3defective, arrived
-100%
" ... Of course there is a chance that we just happened to receive a defective one. ... "
" ... I'm sure ours was defective, but altogether a very disappointing experience. ... "
Washer Dryer
3stayed, really, rained, rain, got
+67%
-33%
" ... Our first night we got rain, and we stayed dry. ... "
" ... We stayed dry for the 5 nights we camped! ... "
Weight
3light, heavy, carry, bag
+100%
" ... Well worth its weight in gold ... "
" ... It's very light weight for its size, more of a summer tent in my opinion, but it's just what we were looking for. ... "
" ... Easy to get back into the carry case and it’s light weight. ... "
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