How long does it take to set up?

The pre-attached instant frame lets most people pitch it in a few minutes and take it down nearly as fast. Staking out the guylines and rainfly adds a little time.

Can it handle rain and wind?

It has fully taped seams, a water-repellent ripstop shell and a silver-coated rainfly, and owners report staying dry in steady rain. The heavy-duty frame and tie-downs help in wind, but it is a three-season tent, not a winter or exposed-ridge shelter.

Is it good for backpacking?

No. The steel instant frame and packed size make it a car-camping tent. Backpackers should look at lighter pole-and-sleeve tents.

The 15 by 9 foot floor and two rooms sleep four to six depending on pad size, with standup height in the center. It works well for a family or two couples wanting separate spaces.

Does it come with a carry bag?

Yes, a carry bag is included, and the tent packs back into it with the frame folded. Expect a long, heavy bag that takes up trunk space.

The tent with its attached frame, the rainfly, stakes, guylines and a carry bag. Check the stake count before your first trip if you camp in wind.

Where is the Bushnell Instant Cabin Tent cheapest?

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, for $229.99, 49% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Bushnell Instant Cabin Tent?

Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings.

Where can I buy the Bushnell Instant Cabin Tent?

6 stores we checked sell it, including Academy Sports + Outdoors, Palmetto State Armory, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Kohl's.

Bushnell Instant Cabin Tent

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What reviewers say

Owners of instant cabin tents like this one generally praise the fast pitch and the roomy, standup interior, and report the taped seams and coated rainfly keep rain out in steady storms. Complaints center on weight and packed bulk, single-door access on a two-room layout, and condensation when vents are closed.

What people mention

Setup speedPraisedOwners say the instant frame goes up in a couple of minutes and comes down just as fast.
Weight and bulkCriticisedReviewers call it heavy and bulky, fine for the trunk but not for carrying any distance.
Room and heightPraisedPeople like the standup ceiling and the space to spread out gear and cots.
Rain protectionPraisedTaped seams and the coated rainfly keep water out in steady rain, owners report.
VentilationMixedSome say airflow is fine with vents open, others report condensation on cool, still nights.
Door layoutCriticisedA single door means the rear room is reached by walking through the front one.

About the Bushnell Instant Cabin Tent

The Bushnell Instant Cabin Tent is a three-season cabin-style tent with an instant construction. It has two rooms and one main door. The floor area is 135 sq ft (15 ft long by 9 ft wide), and the ceilings are standup height.

The canopy is 150D polyester, and the floor is a 240D polyester weave. The fabric is ripstop, water-repellent and UV resistant. The seams are fully taped for waterproofing, and the inside of the rainfly has a silver coating. The zippers are reflective, and the tent includes mesh.

A steel pole frame and tie downs help protect against the wind. The tent packs into a carry bag.

Seasons

Three seasons

Shape

Cabin

Floor area

135 sq ft (15 ft L x 9 ft W)

Dimensions

4.57 m long x 2.74 m wide

Rooms

Doors

1 (main door)