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Core Blackout 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent

Core Blackout 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent

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$399.99at Academy SportsChecked Nov 10

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $399.99 at Academy Sports on Nov 10.

Our take on the Core Blackout 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent

The Core Blackout 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent is a large cabin-style tent with pre-attached poles that unfold into a standing-height room in about two minutes. Its dark coated fabric blocks most daylight, which helps with midday naps and earlier bedtimes, and mesh panels plus a vented roof keep air moving. It suits families and groups who want one big room with near-vertical walls and room for two queen airbeds. Against rival instant cabins it trades some weather protection for speed and darkness: it is not a four-season tent and its single-wall blackout fabric can feel warm in direct sun.

Best forFamilies of five to nine camping in summerFestival and weekend campers who want fast setupLight sleepers who need a dark tentCar campers with airbeds and gear
Pros
  • Pre-attached poles make setup fast
  • Blackout fabric blocks most light
  • Near-vertical walls give full standing height
  • Fits two queen airbeds with floor space left
  • Large mesh windows and roof vent for airflow
  • Room divider splits the cabin into two spaces
Cons
  • Heavy and bulky when packed
  • Blackout coating traps heat in direct sun
  • Not built for heavy rain or high wind
  • Fewer pockets and organizers than premium cabins
  • Instant frame takes up floor space at the walls

Core Blackout 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent prices at every store

  • Academy SportsNew

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    $399.99+ $49.39 shippingChecked Nov 10
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Core Blackout 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent price history

Lowest price we've seen: $399.99 on Nov 10 at Academy Sports. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owners like how quickly the tent goes up and how dark it stays inside, which makes it a favorite for families and festival campers. Complaints center on weight, warmth in the sun and performance in storms.

What people mention
  • SetupPraisedOwners say the pre-attached poles let one or two people raise it in a couple of minutes.
  • Blackout fabricPraisedCampers report it stays dark enough to sleep in past sunrise.
  • WeightCriticisedBuyers call it heavy and awkward to move, so it is best treated as a car-camping tent.
  • HeatCriticisedThe dark coating absorbs sun, and owners say the inside warms up on hot days.
  • Weather resistanceCriticisedReviewers report wind flex and water intrusion in storms, so it suits calm summer trips.
  • SpacePraisedThe cabin shape and standing height draw praise for fitting families and airbeds.

Specifications

Tent Features
VentilationSource
Color
Green, BlackSource
Inside Material
PolyesterSource
Flysheet Material
PolyesterSource

Questions and answers

How long does setup take?
Most owners pitch it in about two minutes with two people and a few minutes alone. The poles are pre-attached, so you unfold the frame and stake it out.
Does it really fit nine people?
Nine is a tight sleeping-bag count. For comfort, plan on four to six people with gear, or two queen airbeds and a couple of kids.
Is it good in rain and wind?
It handles light rain, but it is not a storm tent. In heavy rain or strong wind, add the guylines, stake it well and expect some flex.
Can I stand up inside?
Yes. The cabin walls are near vertical and the center height is around 78 inches, so most adults can stand.
Does the blackout fabric make it hot?
It blocks light but holds warmth. In direct sun the inside gets stuffy, so open the windows and roof vent and pitch in shade when you can.
What comes in the box?
The tent with pre-attached poles, a carry bag, stakes and guylines. A room divider is included on this model.
Where is the Core Blackout 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent cheapest?
At Academy Sports, for $399.99, as of our latest check.

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