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Loved the review and the amount of detail you went through, pros and cons are very useful. Do you have a video of the core 10 person tent I couldn't find it on your channel. Kind regards Bernard 🙂
@@bernardmcevoy3740 Hey Bernard! Thank you so much for your comment and I'm really glad that you liked the review and all the details! 😊 And yep I've got a review on the Core 10P right here (is this the one you're referring to?): th-cam.com/video/JLmhLKcc1z8/w-d-xo.html
@@bernardmcevoy3740 Hi Bernard! Thanks for the reply 😊 So sorry, I don't have a Core 10P instant review. I don't have enough money to buy multiples of the same tent in different sizes, sadly :(
I purchased this tent after watching your review. I put it up a few days ago and I love it! I took the time to waterproof it with Scotchguard Water Shield and seam seal it. We had a rainstorm all night and a thunderstorm this morning. The tent remained dry. Thank you soo much for your input! ☺
@KL VR Thank you so much! I'm glad that I could help you with your decision and also with the waterproof testing!! It really means a lot that you've got a great working tent now that can stay dry in thunderstorms 😊 I hope you continue to love camping in it as much as I did! 😊
@7:44 Thanks for showing the tent without the rain cover. I just bought a teardrop camper, and this tent which I own will be my shelter that comes with us when we go camping. This way we'll be protected by bugs and can stretch our legs and enjoy meals outdoors, without being cramped in the camper.
Hey you're welcome! I'm glad it could help you out 🥰 Oh wow that's so exciting! Will this tent take up too much space in your teardrop camper though? It feels so huge compared to what your camper looks like! 😅
I've used this tent through 3 seasons of family car camping. It has stood up to some pretty strong winds (strong enough to knock down nearby trees). It is huge and spacious for four. The door zippers snagging on the rain fly is our biggest gripe. Great coverage of the ease of use!
@annibellyroll Thank you so much for sharing! I really appreciate it 😊 It's great to know that it stood up against strong winds, I'm really pleasantly surprised to hear that! 😊 Cabin tents like this tend not to do as well in wind. And yes I totally get it about the snagging. But hope the pros still outweigh the cons here 😊
Excellent review! Not only just the facts and figures of the tent, but the extensive amount where you’re mentioning details experience campers would know and trust like lack of bathtub flooring, storage footprint , and rain details-that’s the thing that really got me. Well done!!
Thank you so much Amanda! I’m really glad that you liked the review plus all the extra details! It means a lot to me that you took the time to tell me too 🥰❤️
Thank you so much Ness! I'm really glad that you liked the review 🥰 I do wanna publish a best family camping tent video, but that won't be ready for a few months sadly :( If you let me know what you need in a tent, plus the budget that you have, perhaps I can help you out too. Feel free to let me know any questions you may have as well 😀
This is an amazingly detailed video. I just bought this for my family of 6 and stumbled onto this video while trying to figure out best way to set it up. Thank you for this and especially the thorough testing under light and heavy rain conditions! Best of luck and wish you great success
Thank you so much Tom! I really appreciate all your kind words, they mean a lot! 😊 Did you manage to find the best way to set it up? Let me know how it goes for you and your family! I'd love to hear about it 😊
Great review. I just bought this tent and will be going camping in Utah with wife in a couple weeks. Will probably seal the floor seams just as a precaution.
@0:45 Looks like you're using a 2-handed method when setting this up alone. Pulling up the poles 2 at a time should ease setup when solo. Great idea! I'll have to try that with my Coleman 6 Instant tent. Might reduce the risk of bending or breaking the poles too. Thanks!
You’re most welcome! 😊 and yeah I think 2 handed is the easiest when doing it alone. I think I should have mentioned that in the video 🤔😅 let me know how it goes with your Coleman 6! I think the instant mechanism might be slightly different though.
Saw your review and was so invested in getting this that I made 2 PowerPoints and a 1:18 scale diorama of my setup. I finally just got it for Christmas and plan on setting it up soon! This review was so precise and detailed that I think I have watched this at least 50 times. Not in a weird way, just out of excitement, and the fact that this is the only video I have seen that is so perfect. Great job, and thank you so much!
Oh wow thank you so much for your kind words! It really means a lot to me that you could have watched it 50 times hahahaha 🥰 I thought my review videos were quite boring (too monotonous?) so it means a lot to me that you think so! And wow 2 powerpoints sand a diorama is dedication! Let me know how this goes for you! 🥰
This was the kind of detailed review I was looking for when researching this tent, thank you!!! I’m so confused as to why tent companies don’t all use the bathtub style flooring like Coleman tents have, I never had to worry about any leaks with that brand. And the why is the rain fly so tiny 😂 I think I have to keep looking lol
Oh a lot of higher tents i noticed use seam taping instead of bathtub style flooring. And if the seam taping is good, the tent won't leak, even if it doesn't have a bathtub! As for the tiny rainfly, that's just bad design HAHA
Great tent reviews. Based on your review of the Outdoor Products 10 person instant tent, I was going to purchase that tent. But here in the states, Costco had a CORE 10 person instant lighted tent for $220 after a $50 dollar discount. I went with the CORE 10 person instant tent instead. This tent is essentially the same as the Core 9 person instant tent. Watched your review numerous times to get tips on setup and take down. Again, great reviews and your video helped making the choice much easier when I seen the Core tent at the price point of $220.
Thank you so much Joe! It really means a lot that you like all my reviews, and thank you so much for watching them! 😊 Oh WOW the instant lighted tent sounds awesome, and especially for the price! To be honest, I think I paid about $220 for this 9P Core tent, so I think yours is definitely a much better deal. I'm really glad you went for it! And yay! I'm really glad that my tips could help you out with the set up and take down too! 😊
great detailed review as always. Realised a lot of Coleman tents leak under heavy rain. Sad to say that always rain in Singapore, a leaking tent is out, at least for me. Thanks for the review
You're most welcome Vincent! And thank you so much for your comment and support 😊 Glad that you liked the review! If you don't mind sealing the leaky seams, Coleman tents are actually pretty decent against Singapore rain!
We bought the same tent and took it camping this weekend. We caught a heavy storm in the Sierras and no leaking. Great tent. I do however wish it had the option to close the roof of the tent. It would help with sudden temperature drops. We had 2 adults and one queen size air mattress, two kids with full size cots and one large dog. Overall pitching the tent and taking it down is super easy and fast. We definitely recommend this tent. Great video review and keep the content coming. Cheers.
Hi Rene! Thank you so much for sharing about your experience with this tent! I'm really glad that it worked well for you! 😊 And yeah I agree with you on the roof as well. It's more of a summer tent than colder temps tent, maybe that's why :( And yes! More content coming up 👍 Thanks for your support! 🥰
6:19 The t-door with 3 zippers seems to leave a rather large hole when "closed". Plenty large enough for bugs and such to enter the tent..... Fix for this?
Hey! Thanks for the input and feedback 😊 I think I didn’t make sure the 3 zippers were fully closed when I took that shot 😅 so sorry about that! I never had an issue with bugs though. But one of my viewers told me before that she wedged some paper into that “zipper hole” of another tent of hers and that helped the bug problems! I hope this helps? 😊
@@CampingGuidance No problem at all and thank you for the clarification! My wife and I really like the Coleman Octagon 98 with Half Fly but it doesn't have an e-port..... Want the option to bring a box fan for the tent if the campsite has electricity, so I think we are going to get this Core instant 10-person for $199. Would just do the 8-person but it is oddly more expensive right now.
You’re most welcome! Oooh I don’t have the Octagon but it looks super cool! Sucks that it doesn’t have an eport though. :( I think that’s a really great price for the tent! Especially the 9P. I think I paid more for it, and that was at least 2 years ago 😅 weird! Let me know how it goes! And if the zipper hole is too big you can try plugging it with rolled up paper! 😊
@Holy Smokes! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me such a lovely comment 😊 I'm really glad that you liked the review and all the details! 😊
@braꓘKton Lee You're most welcome! I'm glad you liked this video, and thank you so much for your comment! 😊 Glad that I could help make your decision a little easier 😊
Would you recommend this over the CORE 10? I'm tall being 6'7". The instant tent feature is nice, but layout and size gives the CORE 10 an advantage? Both in Canada come with a full cover rain fly.
Hey Daniel! That depends on whether you prefer the instant tent feature, or the height. The Core 10 is wayyy taller, which might make it much better for your height. I have a video that's just published that may help to answer your question a little better 🥰
Hey Mikami! Hmm it might be possible based on the width dimensions but it'll be really tight and the mattress will probably touch the tent walls. Let me know if you decide to try that out! 😊
@@CampingGuidance we are going to be camping with foam Nugget couches (play couches for kids) 3 fit absolutely perfectly side by side as they are 33 inches wide so total 99 and will comfortably sleep 4. The tent dimensions are 108 so it's perfect. I have waterproof liners for them so it should work well
@@mikami1 Thanks for the update! 😊 Oh that's cool! I'm glad to hear that it'll fit nicely! The waterproof liners are definitely a smart move. I hope you enjoy camping with your kids in this tent! 😊
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Jamie, I really appreciate it! 😊😊 And I'm glad the mask didn't bother you, and thank you for the encouragement too! I still sometimes get hate comments for it though, so I really want to move away from it from now on hahaha
Hi Giuliano! Thank you so much for your comment, I'm really glad that you liked the review! 😊 Hmm there are definitely pros and cons to the full rainfly. It helps with rain protection but full rainflies also decrease ventilation. I would recommend the full rainfly only if you're expecting lots of rainy weather 😊 Hope this helps!
I'm thinking of using MSR Groundhog stakes with this tent, just wondering, how would you use that Y-Stake on the corner of the tent? Just drive it through the grommet / hole or would it be better to tie another piece of cord to the grommet / hole then to the groundhog stakes?
Those are definitely much more solid than the provided stakes! Hmm I normally just drive it through the webbing loop provided hahaha. I don't normally camp in a lot of wind so I've never experimented with other staking methods 😅
I'm torn between this and a canvas Kodiak 9 x 8 tent. I'm 64 so I'm looking for simplicity. I already have the Coleman 10 x 9 instant, and it's great. Just looking for more room for our Corgi.
@HerrP Thanks for letting me know! Hmm if you're looking for simplicity and more room for your Corgi, then I think this Core 9P would be a better fit. It sets up much more easily, and it's a size upgrade too. The Kodiak Canvas tent that you're looking at will take much more time to set up and it's a smaller tent too. I don't have it though! But I have heard very good things about the quality and durability of their tents, so that's something I've been wanting to test for a while now. I hope this helps! 😊
@@CampingGuidance Thanks for taking the time to reply. When it comes to weight, canvas is pretty heavy. And since we live in the US state of Georgia, a Kodiak would be pretty darn warm in this heat. 2 major plusses in Core's favor. Cheers.
@@HerrP58 You too! Appreciate your replies as well 😊 Oh wow it seems like your answer is quite clear then haha! The quality and durability won't be as good, but it seems to fit your preferences better 😊
I hope you bought this tent. I'm 64 and have had mine for 3 seasons now. I put it up easily by myself (if I remember to put the rain fly on before it goes all the way up lol) and I love how much room there is. I put my kitchen in the front and living/sleeping in the rear with plenty of room. It's been through a lot of rain and rarely has a leak in one spot. From one Corgi lover to another. '
@@msehruz7489 Appreciate your kind comments, fellow pet lover. No, haven’t made the plunge yet. But it’s not far off. But since I live in the Southeast, a canvas tent just flat out don’t make no sense a’tall, as they used to say in the Old West. Appreciate the nudge! I like your arrangement. Makes a lot of sense.
Hey Dino! Thanks so much for the comment and the question! Glad you like the video 😊 You can check out this seam sealant, it's for polyester tents like this one: www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Sealant-Tents-Clear/dp/B000O71L6Q?keywords=Gear+Aid+Seam+Grip+FC&qid=1686996733&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=cgytinstanttents-20&linkId=3f64c59d1362d654e1731d8884a211e4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Hey Dino! So sorry I totally missed this comment because it got flagged as spam and I didn't notice till now :( Are you expecting a lot of rain during your trip? If so, I would definitely recommend applying it before the trip. 😊
@@CampingGuidance lol its ok, I've proudly been flagged on several occasions for being offensive, I'm pretty much blocked off from 99% of the public so its basically me talking to myself haha. Thanks for the good advice!
@@dinosanchez8528 Hahaha thanks for sharing Dino! I'm glad I could un-flag your comment anyway haha XD And you're most welcome! I hope you have a wonderful camping trip 😊
Hey Theo! Thank you so much for your comment and all the kind words! I'm really glad that this was helpful and you liked the editing too! That means a lot to me 🥰
Hey Phillip! Sorry I don't know the answer to this cos I don't have the Core Performance :( But to be honest I don't think they would perform very differently!
I got the core 4 person instant straight walled tent based on your reviews. Im a single person who just failed at setting up a regulsr tent so i just returned it and will get an instant tent instead. Im 4 foot 10/11 do you think i will be able to pull the walls up enough to be able to pushing up the poles ?
Hi Abby! Thank you so much for supporting the channel and getting the 4P from my reviews, it really means a lot! 😊 I think pulling up the walls won’t be a problem because the joint is in the middle so you can probably pull it up. I’m not sure about the rainfly though, maybe you might need some help with that :(
You’re welcome Abby! Oh yeah that’s definitely the best idea. Omg I know I recommended that in this video, but I totally had a brain fart moment and forgot about it 😅 let me know how it goes! I think it should work 😊
@@CampingGuidance the first night last summer we had a thunderstorm and a downpour and the tent I currently have didn't leak at all but it also takes me like 30 mins with some help and I can't do that while 8 months pregnant and having twin 2 year olds getting restless lol.
@@nicolereadstarot I see! Thanks for sharing Nicole 😊 I understand where you're coming from. May I ask what tent you were camping in before? I always like to look out for good quality tents, to put on my to-buy-list for the future hahah
@@CampingGuidance Ozark trail flat creek 12 person family house tent. It even has a shower room, string lights, screen room, 2 closets and a projector screen. It was a pain to set up alone for sure but it's huge! We had 3 adults and 4 under 3 in it
@@nicolereadstarot Thanks for letting me know Nicole! 😊 That definitely sounds difficult to set up, but sounds amazing! I'm pretty sure this one is wayyyy easier to set up!
Hi Christos! I think your best bet is getting it from Amazon UK but I think it's not available at the moment :( I actually got mine from Amazon US, but used a third party shipping company to get the tent into Singapore (where I'm located) at MUCH cheaper shipping and tax rates than what Amazon quotes. I hope this helps! 😊
Does in stand the Snow ? And why do you have a mask on outside , WHY ? I see about the mask now . Does this tent handle cold weather I have my doubts ?
Hi Kimberlee! So sorry about the mask! I only left it on cos I was camera shy, and didn’t want my face to be on the videos. I’ve moved away from it now! 😊 and sadly I don’t have any experience camping in snow and cold weather :( it’s only ever summer where I am. But if I were to guess, I think this tent is definitely more of a summer tent than a cold weather tent. The rainfly is really small, and there’s a lot of mesh all over the tent making for a great summer tent. On the other hand, cold weather tents are more like the REI Base Camp with a full rainfly and a lot less mesh. I hope this still helps! 😊
Hi Suzy! I got my tent from Amazon, and I'll leave a link to Amazon for you here to find this tent (aff link): www.amazon.com/CORE-Person-Instant-Cabin-Tent/dp/B00VFH1RQS?crid=2MH42HOAA11DA&keywords=core+9+person+instant+cabin+tent&qid=1677202197&sprefix=core+9+person+instant+cabi%2Caps%2C349&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=cgytinstanttents-20&linkId=acc9eaab6dab2ac0c6353e6686de5052&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Thank you so much for your comment! 😊 And yeah for sure you gotta do some waterproofing work on this one before taking it out in the heavy rain for sure.
@JAH0423 Hey there! Thanks for sharing. Are you referring to the orange 10-person Core? I think ultimately the biggest consideration is the instant set up - is that something you need, or is it not a priority? 😊
@@CampingGuidance Yes! That’s what makes me think Im gonna go with the 9 person instant. I have the Coleman 6 person instant tent but we’re wanting something bigger, 2 adults and 2 kids under 12. I love the ease of set up and take down of the instant tents! But that orange 10 person look like it has SO much room! But again… I’m all about the ease of the setup! This is a great channel by the way!
@JAH0423 Thank you so much! I'm glad you like the channel, it means so much 😊 And yeah the 10-person Core definitely has more room, and a better configuration in case you wanna fit like 3 or 4 queen beds. (This Core 9P can fit only 2 queen beds side by side. Can't fit 3 for some strange reason.) But since you love the ease of set up, I think this 9P is definitely better for you! It'll fit 2 adults and 2 kids perfectly fine. And I think Core's instant mechanism is better than Coleman, so it's definitely worth a shot if you love instant tents 😊
@Camping Guidance I was looking for a tent I could fit a pack n play(portable baby crib) in and still have plenty of room for me, my wide and dog. I just got it and it seems great. Don't plan on camping in rough weather with a toddler.
@@dougdaniel6368 Wow! Thanks for sharing Doug, I really appreciate it 😊Outside of rough weather, I think this tent is really pretty good! Let me know how it goes when you've used it for camping, I'd love to hear your opinion if you have the time 😊
@Camping Guidance I live in central California. I will use on central coast and campsites in the foothills during winter and go higher up in the Sierras in the summer to escape the heat.
@@dougdaniel6368 Ooh sounds good Doug! Let me know how it goes 😊 Although there's a lot of mesh so I wouldn't recommend it in really cold temps or anything 😊
Thanks for the input! 😊 yeah, that’s what I think too haha. But I find that more budget friendly tents tend not to be well protected from leaking. And core is a pretty budget friendly tent I think 😊
Great review and excellent views on all the important things, thank you so much, no problem with the mask, wear it if you want, but again brilliant review, they should pay you lol
Thank you so much Ann! I'm really glad that you liked the review and I'm glad that I managed to cover all the important things 😊😊 And thanks for understanding about the mask! I've since decided to move away from it because I was taking a lot of heat for it haha
Hey there! Sorry about the mask, I used to wear it only because I was camera-shy and didn't want my face to show up in the videos 😅 I wanted this channel to kinda be a "faceless" one hahaha. I hope this makes more sense!
Hey you're welcome anyway! I appreciate you being so nice about it, but just to clear things up, I only wear a mask cos I used to be camera-shy and didn't want my face to appear in the videos 😅 Not sure if you saw the note at the beginning of the video and throughout the video as well 😅
Come to find... majority of tent makers are doing this now, I guess. Odd - since so many live in windy and/or rainy climates. I found a Coleman that has entire roof closure... for our very rainy state of Washington - thank goodness!@@CampingGuidance
@@johnnylnowlin Hey Johnny! And yes! Majority of tents I've reviewed all have ceiling mesh, I always thought it was a good thing for more ventilation! 😅 Oooh which Coleman tent are you referring to?
@Box JellyFish Hey there! I'm so sorry to hear that :( But I think this tent isn't too expensive on Amazon right now if you're okay with the price. I would totally give this to you if I could, but I live in Asia though which is like halfway across the world :(
@Box JellyFish I'm still so sorry about that :( Would another tent work? I managed to pick up the Coleman Sundome for a pretty reasonable price, and you could bring the price down even more with a second hand one.
@@boxjellyfish9819 I'm really sorry about that. But thank you so much for sharing. Do you want to drop me an email? I'd love to see if there's any way I can help you out and we can discuss details. Email: campingguidance@gmail.com
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Also, I'm so sorry about the mask in this review, I tested and filmed this months ago but forgot about it! Going forward, no more masks, I promise!
Loved the review and the amount of detail you went through, pros and cons are very useful. Do you have a video of the core 10 person tent I couldn't find it on your channel.
Kind regards
Bernard 🙂
@@bernardmcevoy3740 Hey Bernard! Thank you so much for your comment and I'm really glad that you liked the review and all the details! 😊 And yep I've got a review on the Core 10P right here (is this the one you're referring to?): th-cam.com/video/JLmhLKcc1z8/w-d-xo.html
@@CampingGuidance no I thought you are able to purchase a core 10 with the fold out poles like you done with the core 9 tent.
@@bernardmcevoy3740 Hi Bernard! Thanks for the reply 😊 So sorry, I don't have a Core 10P instant review. I don't have enough money to buy multiples of the same tent in different sizes, sadly :(
@@CampingGuidance no problem if I get one I'll share the video with you some day.
Thanks for the help and advice.
Best reviewer EVER! Very thorough, extremely helpful!
Aww thank you so much Rudy! That truly means a lot to me 🥰
Im so blown away by the amount of detail you went into and really appreciated the comparisons you made! Amazing review!
Thank you so much Chewy! I'm really glad that you liked the details and the comparisons, it means a lot! 😊 Btw I love your name, it's so cute 😊
I was so impressed with how much work she put into this !
Thank you so much Josh!! I’m really glad that you liked this video and all the work that went into it 😊❤️
This is by far the most thorough, detailed review I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much for all the detail!
You're most welcome Joshua! 😊 It was my pleasure really. I'm really happy to know that you liked this review and all the details!! 😊😊
by far she gives the best detailed reviews
Thank you so much I appreciate you 🥰
I purchased this tent after watching your review. I put it up a few days ago and I love it! I took the time to waterproof it with Scotchguard Water Shield and seam seal it. We had a rainstorm all night and a thunderstorm this morning. The tent remained dry. Thank you soo much for your input! ☺
@KL VR Thank you so much! I'm glad that I could help you with your decision and also with the waterproof testing!! It really means a lot that you've got a great working tent now that can stay dry in thunderstorms 😊 I hope you continue to love camping in it as much as I did! 😊
@@CampingGuidance New Subscriber! Forgot to mention that! 🤭☺
@@klvr5863 Oooh thank you so much! I really appreciate your sub, it means a lot! ☺
@7:44 Thanks for showing the tent without the rain cover. I just bought a teardrop camper, and this tent which I own will be my shelter that comes with us when we go camping. This way we'll be protected by bugs and can stretch our legs and enjoy meals outdoors, without being cramped in the camper.
Hey you're welcome! I'm glad it could help you out 🥰 Oh wow that's so exciting! Will this tent take up too much space in your teardrop camper though? It feels so huge compared to what your camper looks like! 😅
I've used this tent through 3 seasons of family car camping. It has stood up to some pretty strong winds (strong enough to knock down nearby trees). It is huge and spacious for four. The door zippers snagging on the rain fly is our biggest gripe. Great coverage of the ease of use!
@annibellyroll Thank you so much for sharing! I really appreciate it 😊 It's great to know that it stood up against strong winds, I'm really pleasantly surprised to hear that! 😊 Cabin tents like this tend not to do as well in wind. And yes I totally get it about the snagging. But hope the pros still outweigh the cons here 😊
Excellent review! Not only just the facts and figures of the tent, but the extensive amount where you’re mentioning details experience campers would know and trust like lack of bathtub flooring, storage footprint , and rain details-that’s the thing that really got me. Well done!!
Thank you so much Amanda! I’m really glad that you liked the review plus all the extra details! It means a lot to me that you took the time to tell me too 🥰❤️
Your review is amazing! I'm about to check out the others to help determine which tent I need to get for my family. Thank you.
Thank you so much Ness! I'm really glad that you liked the review 🥰 I do wanna publish a best family camping tent video, but that won't be ready for a few months sadly :( If you let me know what you need in a tent, plus the budget that you have, perhaps I can help you out too. Feel free to let me know any questions you may have as well 😀
This is an amazingly detailed video. I just bought this for my family of 6 and stumbled onto this video while trying to figure out best way to set it up.
Thank you for this and especially the thorough testing under light and heavy rain conditions!
Best of luck and wish you great success
Thank you so much Tom! I really appreciate all your kind words, they mean a lot! 😊 Did you manage to find the best way to set it up? Let me know how it goes for you and your family! I'd love to hear about it 😊
Your channel has the best tent reviews on TH-cam
Aww thank you so much C! That really means a lot! I'm glad that you like my tent reviews 😊
Great video! Very thorough and helpful.
Thank you so much! 🥰
Great review. I just bought this tent and will be going camping in Utah with wife in a couple weeks. Will probably seal the floor seams just as a precaution.
@0:45 Looks like you're using a 2-handed method when setting this up alone. Pulling up the poles 2 at a time should ease setup when solo. Great idea! I'll have to try that with my Coleman 6 Instant tent. Might reduce the risk of bending or breaking the poles too. Thanks!
You’re most welcome! 😊 and yeah I think 2 handed is the easiest when doing it alone. I think I should have mentioned that in the video 🤔😅 let me know how it goes with your Coleman 6! I think the instant mechanism might be slightly different though.
Saw your review and was so invested in getting this that I made 2 PowerPoints and a 1:18 scale diorama of my setup. I finally just got it for Christmas and plan on setting it up soon! This review was so precise and detailed that I think I have watched this at least 50 times. Not in a weird way, just out of excitement, and the fact that this is the only video I have seen that is so perfect. Great job, and thank you so much!
Oh wow thank you so much for your kind words! It really means a lot to me that you could have watched it 50 times hahahaha 🥰 I thought my review videos were quite boring (too monotonous?) so it means a lot to me that you think so! And wow 2 powerpoints sand a diorama is dedication! Let me know how this goes for you! 🥰
Sleep and living area, love it, you can add a heavier and darker material to the divider.
This was the kind of detailed review I was looking for when researching this tent, thank you!!! I’m so confused as to why tent companies don’t all use the bathtub style flooring like Coleman tents have, I never had to worry about any leaks with that brand. And the why is the rain fly so tiny 😂 I think I have to keep looking lol
Oh a lot of higher tents i noticed use seam taping instead of bathtub style flooring. And if the seam taping is good, the tent won't leak, even if it doesn't have a bathtub! As for the tiny rainfly, that's just bad design HAHA
Great tent reviews. Based on your review of the Outdoor Products 10 person instant tent, I was going to purchase that tent. But here in the states, Costco had a CORE 10 person instant lighted tent for $220 after a $50 dollar discount. I went with the CORE 10 person instant tent instead. This tent is essentially the same as the Core 9 person instant tent.
Watched your review numerous times to get tips on setup and take down.
Again, great reviews and your video helped making the choice much easier when I seen the Core tent at the price point of $220.
Thank you so much Joe! It really means a lot that you like all my reviews, and thank you so much for watching them! 😊 Oh WOW the instant lighted tent sounds awesome, and especially for the price! To be honest, I think I paid about $220 for this 9P Core tent, so I think yours is definitely a much better deal. I'm really glad you went for it! And yay! I'm really glad that my tips could help you out with the set up and take down too! 😊
Great video! lots of details and straight to the point.
great detailed review as always. Realised a lot of Coleman tents leak under heavy rain. Sad to say that always rain in Singapore, a leaking tent is out, at least for me. Thanks for the review
You're most welcome Vincent! And thank you so much for your comment and support 😊 Glad that you liked the review! If you don't mind sealing the leaky seams, Coleman tents are actually pretty decent against Singapore rain!
FINALLY! A REVIEW THAT ACTUALLY HELPS, THANK YOUU
Awww you're welcome!!! Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥰
We bought the same tent and took it camping this weekend. We caught a heavy storm in the Sierras and no leaking. Great tent.
I do however wish it had the option to close the roof of the tent. It would help with sudden temperature drops.
We had 2 adults and one queen size air mattress, two kids with full size cots and one large dog.
Overall pitching the tent and taking it down is super easy and fast.
We definitely recommend this tent. Great video review and keep the content coming.
Cheers.
Hi Rene! Thank you so much for sharing about your experience with this tent! I'm really glad that it worked well for you! 😊 And yeah I agree with you on the roof as well. It's more of a summer tent than colder temps tent, maybe that's why :( And yes! More content coming up 👍 Thanks for your support! 🥰
High quality video as always. Very specific details presented clearly. Thanks so much!
@HerrP Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm really glad that you liked the video and all the details, it means a lot! 😊
Great vid thanks
Thank you so much Chris! I'm glad you liked the video 🥰
Excellent review! Thank you
6:19 The t-door with 3 zippers seems to leave a rather large hole when "closed". Plenty large enough for bugs and such to enter the tent..... Fix for this?
Hey! Thanks for the input and feedback 😊 I think I didn’t make sure the 3 zippers were fully closed when I took that shot 😅 so sorry about that! I never had an issue with bugs though. But one of my viewers told me before that she wedged some paper into that “zipper hole” of another tent of hers and that helped the bug problems! I hope this helps? 😊
@@CampingGuidance No problem at all and thank you for the clarification! My wife and I really like the Coleman Octagon 98 with Half Fly but it doesn't have an e-port..... Want the option to bring a box fan for the tent if the campsite has electricity, so I think we are going to get this Core instant 10-person for $199. Would just do the 8-person but it is oddly more expensive right now.
You’re most welcome! Oooh I don’t have the Octagon but it looks super cool! Sucks that it doesn’t have an eport though. :( I think that’s a really great price for the tent! Especially the 9P. I think I paid more for it, and that was at least 2 years ago 😅 weird! Let me know how it goes! And if the zipper hole is too big you can try plugging it with rolled up paper! 😊
Thank you. The best, most detailed review of this product.
@Holy Smokes! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me such a lovely comment 😊 I'm really glad that you liked the review and all the details! 😊
Does this provide some kind of SPF? I live in Texas and sun is brutal here
The mesh is advertised as no-see-um, would you agree? you mentioned it would keep larger insects out. Thanks so much for your amazing videos!
I don't think it's no-see-um mesh to be honest. Think it's just regular mosquito netting 😅
Thanks for this video, very informative and now I know what I’m going to buy.
@braꓘKton Lee You're most welcome! I'm glad you liked this video, and thank you so much for your comment! 😊 Glad that I could help make your decision a little easier 😊
I found my core 9 tent almost impossible to fit back in its carry bag.
Would you recommend this over the CORE 10? I'm tall being 6'7". The instant tent feature is nice, but layout and size gives the CORE 10 an advantage? Both in Canada come with a full cover rain fly.
Hey Daniel! That depends on whether you prefer the instant tent feature, or the height. The Core 10 is wayyy taller, which might make it much better for your height. I have a video that's just published that may help to answer your question a little better 🥰
Super awesome review... as always!
@Sp 485 Aww thank you so much! It really means a lot that you like my reviews 😊
Well done review. Thank you
I think two full mattresses will fit side by side in the section after putting a divider in
Hey Mikami! Hmm it might be possible based on the width dimensions but it'll be really tight and the mattress will probably touch the tent walls. Let me know if you decide to try that out! 😊
@@CampingGuidance we are going to be camping with foam Nugget couches (play couches for kids) 3 fit absolutely perfectly side by side as they are 33 inches wide so total 99 and will comfortably sleep 4. The tent dimensions are 108 so it's perfect. I have waterproof liners for them so it should work well
@@mikami1 Thanks for the update! 😊 Oh that's cool! I'm glad to hear that it'll fit nicely! The waterproof liners are definitely a smart move. I hope you enjoy camping with your kids in this tent! 😊
Your videos are so, so helpful! Don't worry about the mask, I don't think anyone thinks twice about it anymore! =)
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Jamie, I really appreciate it! 😊😊 And I'm glad the mask didn't bother you, and thank you for the encouragement too! I still sometimes get hate comments for it though, so I really want to move away from it from now on hahaha
Great review, thank you! still can't decide if the Full Rainfly is worth it
Hi Giuliano! Thank you so much for your comment, I'm really glad that you liked the review! 😊 Hmm there are definitely pros and cons to the full rainfly. It helps with rain protection but full rainflies also decrease ventilation. I would recommend the full rainfly only if you're expecting lots of rainy weather 😊 Hope this helps!
@@CampingGuidance I decided to go with the regular model. I’m excited!!
@@kalafalas246 Thanks for sharing Giuliano! I'm excited for you too!! 😊😊 Let me know what you think about it if you have the time!
I'm thinking of using MSR Groundhog stakes with this tent, just wondering, how would you use that Y-Stake on the corner of the tent? Just drive it through the grommet / hole or would it be better to tie another piece of cord to the grommet / hole then to the groundhog stakes?
Those are definitely much more solid than the provided stakes! Hmm I normally just drive it through the webbing loop provided hahaha. I don't normally camp in a lot of wind so I've never experimented with other staking methods 😅
I'm torn between this and a canvas Kodiak 9 x 8 tent. I'm 64 so I'm looking for simplicity. I already have the Coleman 10 x 9 instant, and it's great. Just looking for more room for our Corgi.
@HerrP Thanks for letting me know! Hmm if you're looking for simplicity and more room for your Corgi, then I think this Core 9P would be a better fit. It sets up much more easily, and it's a size upgrade too. The Kodiak Canvas tent that you're looking at will take much more time to set up and it's a smaller tent too. I don't have it though! But I have heard very good things about the quality and durability of their tents, so that's something I've been wanting to test for a while now. I hope this helps! 😊
@@CampingGuidance Thanks for taking the time to reply. When it comes to weight, canvas is pretty heavy. And since we live in the US state of Georgia, a Kodiak would be pretty darn warm in this heat. 2 major plusses in Core's favor. Cheers.
@@HerrP58 You too! Appreciate your replies as well 😊 Oh wow it seems like your answer is quite clear then haha! The quality and durability won't be as good, but it seems to fit your preferences better 😊
I hope you bought this tent. I'm 64 and have had mine for 3 seasons now. I put it up easily by myself (if I remember to put the rain fly on before it goes all the way up lol) and I love how much room there is. I put my kitchen in the front and living/sleeping in the rear with plenty of room. It's been through a lot of rain and rarely has a leak in one spot. From one Corgi lover to another.
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@@msehruz7489 Appreciate your kind comments, fellow pet lover. No, haven’t made the plunge yet. But it’s not far off. But since I live in the Southeast, a canvas tent just flat out don’t make no sense a’tall, as they used to say in the Old West. Appreciate the nudge!
I like your arrangement. Makes a lot of sense.
Great video, can you recommend a seam sealant?
Hey Dino! Thanks so much for the comment and the question! Glad you like the video 😊 You can check out this seam sealant, it's for polyester tents like this one: www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Sealant-Tents-Clear/dp/B000O71L6Q?keywords=Gear+Aid+Seam+Grip+FC&qid=1686996733&sr=8-5&linkCode=ll1&tag=cgytinstanttents-20&linkId=3f64c59d1362d654e1731d8884a211e4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
@@CampingGuidance Thanks I'll get some. Do you think I should apply it before the trip or should I wait to see if it leaks first?
Hey Dino! So sorry I totally missed this comment because it got flagged as spam and I didn't notice till now :( Are you expecting a lot of rain during your trip? If so, I would definitely recommend applying it before the trip. 😊
@@CampingGuidance lol its ok, I've proudly been flagged on several occasions for being offensive, I'm pretty much blocked off from 99% of the public so its basically me talking to myself haha. Thanks for the good advice!
@@dinosanchez8528 Hahaha thanks for sharing Dino! I'm glad I could un-flag your comment anyway haha XD And you're most welcome! I hope you have a wonderful camping trip 😊
Great review, thank you so much!
It was my pleasure 🥰
Excellent and detailed review which covers all the aspect of the tent, very helpful and great video editing skills.
Hey Theo! Thank you so much for your comment and all the kind words! I'm really glad that this was helpful and you liked the editing too! That means a lot to me 🥰
Question do you know the difference between this core tent and the core performance tent?
Hey Phillip! Sorry I don't know the answer to this cos I don't have the Core Performance :( But to be honest I don't think they would perform very differently!
I got the core 4 person instant straight walled tent based on your reviews. Im a single person who just failed at setting up a regulsr tent so i just returned it and will get an instant tent instead. Im 4 foot 10/11 do you think i will be able to pull the walls up enough to be able to pushing up the poles ?
Hi Abby! Thank you so much for supporting the channel and getting the 4P from my reviews, it really means a lot! 😊 I think pulling up the walls won’t be a problem because the joint is in the middle so you can probably pull it up. I’m not sure about the rainfly though, maybe you might need some help with that :(
@@CampingGuidance thanks for your response! Can I put the rain fly on before I pull it fully up?
You’re welcome Abby! Oh yeah that’s definitely the best idea. Omg I know I recommended that in this video, but I totally had a brain fart moment and forgot about it 😅 let me know how it goes! I think it should work 😊
Your reviews are 10/10
@Sp 485 Aww thank you! I'm really glad that you like my reviews, it means a lot 😊
Would you suggest spraying it with a water seal as soon as unboxed?
Hi Nicole, you can definitely do so if you're expecting rain! I would recommend doing so plus sealing the bottom seam 😊
@@CampingGuidance the first night last summer we had a thunderstorm and a downpour and the tent I currently have didn't leak at all but it also takes me like 30 mins with some help and I can't do that while 8 months pregnant and having twin 2 year olds getting restless lol.
@@nicolereadstarot I see! Thanks for sharing Nicole 😊 I understand where you're coming from. May I ask what tent you were camping in before? I always like to look out for good quality tents, to put on my to-buy-list for the future hahah
@@CampingGuidance Ozark trail flat creek 12 person family house tent. It even has a shower room, string lights, screen room, 2 closets and a projector screen. It was a pain to set up alone for sure but it's huge! We had 3 adults and 4 under 3 in it
@@nicolereadstarot Thanks for letting me know Nicole! 😊 That definitely sounds difficult to set up, but sounds amazing! I'm pretty sure this one is wayyyy easier to set up!
Is there any place in eu selling this? Shipping rates + tax from the US are crazy
Hi Christos! I think your best bet is getting it from Amazon UK but I think it's not available at the moment :( I actually got mine from Amazon US, but used a third party shipping company to get the tent into Singapore (where I'm located) at MUCH cheaper shipping and tax rates than what Amazon quotes. I hope this helps! 😊
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!!!!!
With all the rain that got inside the tent are you still happy with the purchase
Hi AJ, hmm I think seam-sealing is a pretty easy process so yes I would say overall, I am still happy with the purchase. 😊 Hope this helps!
Does in stand the Snow ?
And why do you have a mask on outside , WHY ? I see about the mask now . Does this tent handle cold weather I have my doubts ?
Hi Kimberlee! So sorry about the mask! I only left it on cos I was camera shy, and didn’t want my face to be on the videos. I’ve moved away from it now! 😊 and sadly I don’t have any experience camping in snow and cold weather :( it’s only ever summer where I am. But if I were to guess, I think this tent is definitely more of a summer tent than a cold weather tent. The rainfly is really small, and there’s a lot of mesh all over the tent making for a great summer tent. On the other hand, cold weather tents are more like the REI Base Camp with a full rainfly and a lot less mesh. I hope this still helps! 😊
How many cost ten person tent
It depends on which brand you buy! This brand (Core) is pretty budget friendly, you could get one at just a couple hundred.
Where can I buy this tent?
Hi Suzy! I got my tent from Amazon, and I'll leave a link to Amazon for you here to find this tent (aff link): www.amazon.com/CORE-Person-Instant-Cabin-Tent/dp/B00VFH1RQS?crid=2MH42HOAA11DA&keywords=core+9+person+instant+cabin+tent&qid=1677202197&sprefix=core+9+person+instant+cabi%2Caps%2C349&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=cgytinstanttents-20&linkId=acc9eaab6dab2ac0c6353e6686de5052&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
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@@ahmetguler9911 Hey Ahmet! What's the significance of that moment? 😅
Great job! Thank you!
Thank you so much Tom! I'm really glad that you liked this review! 😊
very honest demo
Thank you so much! Really glad that you liked this demo 😊
Brilliant stuff
Thank you so much! 🥰
Excellent video
@MMDL Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked this video! 😊
This tent looks really nice, but the leaking from heavy rain would worry me about buying it.
Thank you so much for your comment! 😊 And yeah for sure you gotta do some waterproofing work on this one before taking it out in the heavy rain for sure.
Excellent review! This tent has a lot of appealing features!
@covenant11 Thank you so much again Michael! And yes it's a really nice family camping instant tent for sure 😊
❤I have it (BIGGER and better)🎉
Woohoo! How are you finding it?
I’m torn between this and the core 10 person
@JAH0423 Hey there! Thanks for sharing. Are you referring to the orange 10-person Core? I think ultimately the biggest consideration is the instant set up - is that something you need, or is it not a priority? 😊
@@CampingGuidance Yes! That’s what makes me think Im gonna go with the 9 person instant. I have the Coleman 6 person instant tent but we’re wanting something bigger, 2 adults and 2 kids under 12. I love the ease of set up and take down of the instant tents! But that orange 10 person look like it has SO much room! But again… I’m all about the ease of the setup! This is a great channel by the way!
@JAH0423 Thank you so much! I'm glad you like the channel, it means so much 😊 And yeah the 10-person Core definitely has more room, and a better configuration in case you wanna fit like 3 or 4 queen beds. (This Core 9P can fit only 2 queen beds side by side. Can't fit 3 for some strange reason.) But since you love the ease of set up, I think this 9P is definitely better for you! It'll fit 2 adults and 2 kids perfectly fine. And I think Core's instant mechanism is better than Coleman, so it's definitely worth a shot if you love instant tents 😊
If you don't plan on camping in the rain, it looks perfect.
Hey Doug, thanks for the input! 😊 And yes I totally agree with you!
@Camping Guidance I was looking for a tent I could fit a pack n play(portable baby crib) in and still have plenty of room for me, my wide and dog. I just got it and it seems great. Don't plan on camping in rough weather with a toddler.
@@dougdaniel6368 Wow! Thanks for sharing Doug, I really appreciate it 😊Outside of rough weather, I think this tent is really pretty good! Let me know how it goes when you've used it for camping, I'd love to hear your opinion if you have the time 😊
@Camping Guidance I live in central California. I will use on central coast and campsites in the foothills during winter and go higher up in the Sierras in the summer to escape the heat.
@@dougdaniel6368 Ooh sounds good Doug! Let me know how it goes 😊 Although there's a lot of mesh so I wouldn't recommend it in really cold temps or anything 😊
The leaking of the tent is a deal-killer for me. Should have a bathtub style floor and a better design to prevent leaking.
Thanks for the input! 😊 yeah, that’s what I think too haha. But I find that more budget friendly tents tend not to be well protected from leaking. And core is a pretty budget friendly tent I think 😊
Great review and excellent views on all the important things, thank you so much, no problem with the mask, wear it if you want, but again brilliant review, they should pay you lol
Thank you so much Ann! I'm really glad that you liked the review and I'm glad that I managed to cover all the important things 😊😊 And thanks for understanding about the mask! I've since decided to move away from it because I was taking a lot of heat for it haha
The door window situation is a deal breaker 😢
Oh yeah I can understand :( But it'll do okay with a little waterproofing work! 😊 Thank you so much for your input though!
Nice review but why were you wearing a mask?
Hey there! Sorry about the mask, I used to wear it only because I was camera-shy and didn't want my face to show up in the videos 😅 I wanted this channel to kinda be a "faceless" one hahaha. I hope this makes more sense!
@@CampingGuidance yes it does lol that's kinda cute I guess. Well thanks for clarifying and keep on making these cool reviews!
@@spaghetti7379 Haha aww thanks! 🥰 And yep! More reviews coming out for 2024. Thank you so much for your support and comments! 🥰
good v
@rime time816 Thank you so much! 😊 Glad you liked this!
Lol I’m sorry but the masks are a no for me. Thanks anyway tho
Hey you're welcome anyway! I appreciate you being so nice about it, but just to clear things up, I only wear a mask cos I used to be camera-shy and didn't want my face to appear in the videos 😅 Not sure if you saw the note at the beginning of the video and throughout the video as well 😅
Wearing a mask while setting up a tent in your own backyard… lame.
ON a windy day... no way to warm tent with entire roof inability to close off. Huge error in judgement by Core.
Hey Johnny! That's true. I think most of Core's tents were made to be used in summer where it doesn't get too cold though 😅 I could be wrong though.
Come to find... majority of tent makers are doing this now, I guess. Odd - since so many live in windy and/or rainy climates. I found a Coleman that has entire roof closure... for our very rainy state of Washington - thank goodness!@@CampingGuidance
@@johnnylnowlin Hey Johnny! And yes! Majority of tents I've reviewed all have ceiling mesh, I always thought it was a good thing for more ventilation! 😅 Oooh which Coleman tent are you referring to?
@@CampingGuidance Coleman Camping Tent with Instant Setup, 4/6/8/10 Person Weatherproof Tent
@@johnnylnowlin Oh yeah! The 4 to 8 have roof closures but the 10 doesn't though 😅
Damn can u give me this lmao I'm almost homeless
@Box JellyFish Hey there! I'm so sorry to hear that :( But I think this tent isn't too expensive on Amazon right now if you're okay with the price. I would totally give this to you if I could, but I live in Asia though which is like halfway across the world :(
@Camping Guidance it's okay sweetheart I'm in usa wished life wasn't so difficult
@Box JellyFish I'm still so sorry about that :( Would another tent work? I managed to pick up the Coleman Sundome for a pretty reasonable price, and you could bring the price down even more with a second hand one.
@Camping Guidance any would work lol I don't have job atm it's all good doesn't hurt to ask
@@boxjellyfish9819 I'm really sorry about that. But thank you so much for sharing. Do you want to drop me an email? I'd love to see if there's any way I can help you out and we can discuss details. Email: campingguidance@gmail.com