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CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Family Camping Tent

CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Family Camping Tent

4.6(664 ratings)

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Price facts

Last seen at $399.99 at Walmart on Nov 13.
Checked at 3 stores.

Our take on the CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Family Camping Tent

The CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Tent is a large three-season family tent with pre-attached poles and Instant Hub Technology, so it goes up in about two minutes. It measures 18 by 10 feet with 80 inches of peak height, giving 180 square feet of floor space, two doors, a vestibule and room dividers for splitting the interior. It suits large families and groups who want a fast, tall base camp and are willing to carry a heavy pack. Against rival instant cabins it trades weight and packed size for speed and standing room; owners like the quick setup and headroom but note the bulk and the fabric's limits in heavy rain.

Best forLarge families and groups of up to 12Car campers who want a two-minute setupCampers who want standing headroomMulti-day base camps with room dividers

Pros

Pre-attached poles and hub system set up in about two minutes
180 sq ft floor with 80-inch peak height
Two doors plus a vestibule for gear
Room dividers split the interior into separate spaces
Electrical port and interior storage pockets
Adjustable ventilation and H2O Block water-repellent coating

Cons

About 48 lb packed, so it needs two people to move
Long packed length makes it awkward for small cars
Polyester fly with a modest hydrostatic head, so heavy sustained rain can get through
Instant-pole hubs are the usual failure point on this style of tent

CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Family Camping Tent prices at every store

WalmartNew
In stockSold by CORE EquipmentReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.
$399.99Free shippingChecked 15 h ago
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Kohl'sNew
In stock
$399.99Free shippingChecked 15 h ago
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Academy SportsNew
In stock
$399.99+ $67.36 shippingChecked 15 h ago
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CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Family Camping Tent price history

Lowest price we've seen: $399.99 on Nov 14 at Academy Sports. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 14.

What reviewers say

4.6 / 5664 ratings

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 664 ratings, owners mostly praise the fast setup, the space and the height. Complaints center on the weight and bulk and on water resistance in serious storms.

What people mention

SetupPraisedOwners say the instant poles and hub system get the tent standing in a couple of minutes.
SpacePraisedReviewers report generous floor area and enough height to stand and move around.
WeightCriticisedAt around 48 lb it is hard for one person to carry and load.
Packed sizeCriticisedThe long packed bundle is awkward to fit in smaller vehicles.
Weather protectionMixedThe coating handles ordinary rain, but owners report water getting in during heavy storms.
DurabilityMixedSome owners question how long the instant-pole hubs hold up with repeated use.

About the CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Family Camping Tent

The CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Tent is a tunnel-style family tent that sleeps 12.

It has double walls with a polyester flysheet and a polyester interior. It is a 3-season tent.

The tent has 2 entrances and a vestibule.

Capacity: 12 people
Tent type: Tunnel tent, pop-up
Season: 3-season
Dimensions: 18' x 10' x 80" (216" depth x 120" width x 80" outside height)
Floor area: 180 sq ft
Inside height: 78"
Entrances: 2
Vestibule: Yes
Walls: Double walls
Flysheet: Polyester
Inside material: Polyester
Groundsheet: Polyethylene
Waterproofing: 47.2" hydrostatic head (outer)
Tent pegs: Steel
Color: Green
Packed size: 59.75" depth (151.8 cm) x 14.75" width x 14.5" height
Weight: 47.8 lb

Specifications

maximum_occupancy: 12Source
color: GreenSource
size: 18' x 10' x 80"Source
Outside Height ("): 80.0Source
No. of Entrances (pcs)

Questions and answers

How long does setup take?: CORE says the pre-attached poles and Instant Hub Technology get it up in as little as two minutes. In practice, unfolding and staking it out adds a few more minutes.
How many people does it really sleep?: It is rated for 12 sleeping places on a 180 sq ft floor. That fits 12 in sleeping bags side by side; with gear and room to move, plan on fewer adults or a mix of adults and kids.
Can it stand up to rain?: It has a water-repellent polyester fly with a hydrostatic head around 47 inches and taped seams. That handles normal rain, but owners report leakage in heavy, wind-driven storms, so seam sealing helps.
Does it have power access?: Yes. There is an electrical port so you can run a cord inside for lights or a charger.
How heavy is it, and can one person carry it?: It weighs about 47.8 lb packed. One person can drag it short distances, but two people make setup and loading much easier.
Is it a good tent for winter?: No. It is a three-season tent with mesh ventilation, so it is built for spring through fall, not snow or hard freezing.
Where is the CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Family Camping Tent cheapest?: At Walmart, for $399.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Family Camping Tent?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 664 ratings.
Where can I buy the CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Family Camping Tent?: 3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Academy Sports, Kohl's.

Stores we've priced the CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Family Camping Tent at

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PolyesterSource

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Outside Depth (")

Tent Features

Ventilation, Water Repellent, Pop-up TentSource

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Inside Height (")

Tent Type

Tunnel TentSource

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PolyeteneSource

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Double Walls

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PolyesterSource

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