We borrowed this tent for a family camping trip and loved it so much that we bought the exact same one. I compared it to all of the the other ones within the same size and relative price point and chose this one happily.
The good: This tent was very fairly priced and a good deal. It’s huge inside, including a high ceiling. While we didn’t sleep 9 people in this 9 person tent, it was really great for all of us and gear too. I *love* the added touch of the mesh storage loft and the 2 net storage pockets inside. The hanging hook in the center of the ceiling for a lantern is also a great touch! The spacious bag is awesome with plenty of room to pack it back up without having to struggle to squeeze it in like many products out there!
One of the big reasons I liked this tent was the huge mesh screens that cover the ceiling and dip down to the corners of the walls. This allowed for a great breeze on the hot summer nights we camped. We didn’t put up the rain fly since there was no rain and needed the airflow. Note that I can’t comment on the waterproofing or water resistance of this tent because of this.
My recommendations to improve:
It comes with 2 patches but no instructions on how to use them.
I'd like to see an option to buy this with aluminum poles. I'm always concerned about the fiberglass ones breaking.
This tent would be even better with 2 more mesh storage pockets inside. With a 9 person tent you’d bet that more than 2 pockets would be useful. I’m not complaining, just suggesting to make it even better.
I’d also love to see zip up panels to close the “windows” of the mesh ceiling that dips down near the corners of the tent. This would be great for privacy for when you don’t want to put up the actual rain fly that does fully cover it. I’m imagining something similar to the zip up panel that closes the back window and the front window on the door.
I would *really love* to see a tent with magnetic closure of the door for quick entries and exits. Let’s face it, this is a 9 person tent and likely kids will be using it. Our kids love to run in and out every minute and the zippers of tents are just annoying - they’re slow to open and fully close each time, they get stuck in the fabric and it’s just a matter of time until they’ll break. I saw something in another tent that talked about a magnetic door closure but turns out it’s only the bottom corner of the door that magnets shut. So close! I’m thinking that good strong magnets could be sewn into the fabric near the edges of the entire door so that they would hold the door basically closed for quick use - this would basically keep out bugs and allow for privacy. And when you want to properly close the door fully then you would use the full zipper. I’m probably going to sew my own magnets in to try it. Wish me luck!
| Special Feature | Water-Resistant, Tent Stakes, Rainfly |
|---|---|
| Brand | CORE |
| Occupant Capacity | 9 |
| Design | Camping Tent |
| Material | Polyester |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping & Hiking |
| Seasons | 3 Season |
| Color | Orange |
| Sport | Camping & Hiking |
| Item Weight | 18.2 Pounds |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Shape | Dome |
| Installation Type | Free Standing |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Included Components | Includes rain fly, tent stakes, and carry bag |
| Pole Material Type | Fiberglass |
| Size | 9 Person |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Floor Width | 9 Feet |
| Floor Length | 27 Inches |
| Water Resistance Technology | All Core® tents are equipped with water resistant PU coated fabric and taped seams to help keep moisture out |
| Maximum Height | 72 Inches |
| Floor Area | 144 Square Feet |
| Base Material | Polyethylene |
| Style | 9 Person (Orange) |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Form Factor | Dome |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 27.95 x 9.57 x 9.1 inches |
| Package Weight | 9.6 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 27 x 9 x 9 inches |
| Brand Name | CORE |
| Warranty Description | Limited 1-year Warranty |
| Model Name | CORE 9P Extended Dome Tent |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Core |
| Part Number | 40004 |
