Core Equipment Lighted 12 Person Instant Cabin Tent
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2.5 out of 5 stars with 2 ratings
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This tent offers an impressive amount of space and is designed for easy setup and takedown, making it ideal for family camping trips. Guests appreciate the built-in LED lighting, which enhances nighttime convenience, and the overall durability of the materials used. While some have experienced minor issues with waterproofing and the quality of certain components, the majority find it to be a reliable and enjoyable camping solution that accommodates families comfortably.
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4.7 out of 5 stars with 89 reviews
5 out of 5 stars
23 September, 2025
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Biggest and best tent!!
Best purchase this year! So easy to set up. This was the largest tent and exactly what we needed. Sturdy and breathable. The lights work great. We were able to get all of our equipment inside and secured with us over night. The quality of the structure is worth the price.
1 reply from CORE Customer Support team - 4 months ago
Hi DeO, thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you're loving your CORE tent and that you're making good use of its built-in features. Sounds like it's inspiring you and your crew to get outside, which is just what we aim for. If there’s ever anything we can do to help down the road, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer support team at 1-888-775-5628 or help@coreequipment.com. Thank you for choosing CORE!
5 out of 5 stars
1 August, 2025
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Great tent!
Love the built in lights! Great for little ones and those who don’t want complete darkness :) Just wished there was a little longer of a “rug” at the front door and a longer overhang so that some shade is provided on the front door.
1 reply from CORE Customer Service team - 5 months ago
Hi JMom, Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with our 12 Person Lighted Instant Tent and that the built-in lights have been such a great fit for your family. Thank you for choosing CORE!
5 out of 5 stars
16 June, 2025
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Great Family Tent
Spent the weekend in the rain, and the tent did great. According to other reviews, we put seam sealer on the areas that had pockets to prevent leaks and we had no leaks. Only complaint was the light switch stays illuminated at night with a blue hue inside the tent. But we put black tape over the switch and that fixed the problem. Highly recommend this tent.
5 out of 5 stars
10 June, 2025
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Newest purchase
We had several rain storms n overall tent did well love the space it provides awning did feel lil loose
1 reply from Core Customer Support team - 7 months ago
Hi New York camper, Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are thrilled to hear you are loving your CORE tent, and that it has held up well in some less-than-ideal camping weather. Thank you for choosing CORE!
5 out of 5 stars
25 November, 2024
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Great tent
Very large space for the whole family. Love the imbedded lighting. Took a bit to figure out how to set it up but the once learned it’s very easy
1 reply from CORE Customer Service team - 1 year ago
Hi Zach, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad the tent provides plenty of space for your whole family, and that you enjoy the built-in lighting. Thank you for choosing CORE, and happy camping!
5 out of 5 stars
13 September, 2024
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Camping must have
Great product easy to pop up and use. Love how fast it is to use
1 reply from CORE Customer Support team - 1 year ago
Hi Michael, Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear it's quick and easy to set up. Thanks for choosing CORE, and happy camping!
5 out of 5 stars
12 September, 2024
originally posted on CORE Equipment
can't wait to use it
I just got my tent and opened it up to ensure everything was ok. My husband and i were able to set it up and take it down in ten minutes. Stuffing it back in the bag wasn't too bad either. Tent is a good size for our family. can't wait to use it
1 reply from CORE Customer Support team - 1 year ago
Hi Lisa, Thank you for your review! We're glad setup and takedown were quick and that the tent fits your family well. We hope you have a great time using it. Thanks for choosing CORE, and happy camping!
5 out of 5 stars
27 July, 2024
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Ten bag.
We love the ten is being almost 3 years ,but the carrier bag should be more strong, better material.
1 reply from CORE Customer Service team - 1 year ago
Hi Naty, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad the tent has been great for almost three years. We appreciate your suggestion for a stronger, more durable carrier bag and will pass it along to our team. If you need a replacement carry bag, please contact us at 1-888-775-5628 or help@coreequipment.com, and we’ll work to get a replacement. Happy camping!
1 out of 5 stars
26 April, 2024
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Lighting bar never worked
Lighting system never worked which was a huge bummer on our family trip. Need to return unfortunately.
1 reply from Core Support Specialists team - 2 years ago
Dannelle, we're truly sorry to hear that our lighting system didn't work as expected during your family trip. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we're committed to ensuring your satisfaction. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. We'd like to assist you promptly in resolving this issue. Please contact our customer service team at 1-888-775-5628, and we'll be happy to arrange for a return or provide you with replacement. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to restore your trust in our products.
5 out of 5 stars
5 September, 2023
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Easy to setup and lots of room
I bought this tent and camped at Airventure 2023z We had two rainstorms and the tent stayed dry. I really enjoyed the built in light. The storage bad is plenty big which made packing the tent much easier. I wa able to also store the ground tarp in the bag. I would recommend this roomy tent.
1 reply from Customer Service team - 2 years ago
Hi! It’s great to hear you are enjoying your 12 person lighted tent. If you ever have any questions or need any services on your Core Equipment products, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! You can contact us by email at help@coreequipment.com or contact us at 888-775-5628 during our normal business hours: M-F 8am - 5pm CST.
3 out of 5 stars
23 August, 2023
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Good tent with some issues
Good tent, easy setup and tear down. Only issue is when I got and tried it out in the backyard the lights wouldn't work. I found that if I manipulated the wiring harness that went into the switch I could get the lights to come on. Of course once we took it camping, the lights wouldn't come on at all. Also when I first set it up, I noticed a small hole in one of the windows that look like it has been burned.
3 out of 5 stars
30 July, 2023
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Needs better waterproofing
Set up easy. Rained and my tent is floating! I had to buy additional water block. Trap. Was a mess!
1 reply from Customer Service team - 2 years ago
Thank you for your feedback. Apologies about your experience. If you have any other questions you can contact us at 888-774-5840 during our normal business hours: M-F 8am - 5pm CST.
5 out of 5 stars
25 July, 2023
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Great family tent
This tent was super easy to put up and down. Also very quick. My 7 year old is capable of helping put it up and I can take it down by my self. It fits in the bag without much fighting. Overall the size for my family of 4 and a large dog is perfect. Room to move with our bedding set up. I did seal the whole tent before traveling. It had seam leaks especially by the pockets. It is a solid tent, great size and easy to use. The light is very convenient and I am happy with my purchase.
1 reply from Customer Service team - 2 years ago
Hi! It’s great to hear you are enjoying your Core Equipment 12 Person Lighted Tent! If you ever have any questions or need any services on your Core Equipment products, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! You can contact us by email at help@coreequipment.com or contact us at 888-775-5628 during our normal business hours: M-F 8am - 5pm CST. -Core Support Specialists
5 out of 5 stars
20 July, 2023
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Glamping made easy
Love this tent... Only thing is the open roof. I was not a fan of the open roof.
1 reply from Customer Service team - 2 years ago
Hi! Thank you for your review! A full rainfly is included in the purchase of your tent that goes over the top of the tent if preferred. If you have any other questions you can contact us at 888-774-5840 during our normal business hours: M-F 8am - 5pm CST -Core Support Specialists
3 out of 5 stars
5 June, 2023
originally posted on CORE Equipment
no off switch on lighting, floor crinkles loudly
Why is there no way to turn off the night lights? (without disconnecting the wiring from the batteries) This made it hard to sleep and kept the little kids awake playing. Not a happy camper. Also the floor material crinkles loudly with any movement, once again making it hard to sleep in.
1 reply from Customer Service team - 3 years ago
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. If you have any questions concerning your 12 Person Lighted Instant Cabin Tent 18’ x 10’ you can contact us by email at help@coreequipment.com or contact us at 888-775-5628 during our normal business hours: M-F 8am - 5pm CST. Core Support Specialists
4 out of 5 stars
31 May, 2023
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Recommend
The Tent doesn't seem to be completely water proof. Not too much water got in, but it didn't rain really bad neither. Only time will tell how well it does with a good rainfall. Other than that I have no complaints. The LED lights are phenomenal.
1 reply from Customer Service team - 3 years ago
Hi! It’s great to hear you are enjoying your Core Equipment 12 Person Lighted Instant Cabin Tent 18’ x 10’. If you ever have any questions or need any services on your Core Equipment products, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! You can contact us by email at help@coreequipment.com or contact us at 888-775-5628 during our normal business hours: M-F 8am - 5pm CST. Core Support Specialists
5 out of 5 stars
3 April, 2023
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Heavy duty design, great price!
Very high quality tent at a reasonable price. The way of putting up the tent is beyond compare.
5 out of 5 stars
9 December, 2022
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Ordering was easy and shipping
Ordering was easy and shipping was fast. Tent is as advertised. Very happy with it.
5 out of 5 stars
12 August, 2022
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Best tent ever!
We enjoyed using our core tent very much! Easy pop up assembly made it our favorite tent ever! In fact, we would like to use it again ASAP! We did notice some zipper issues though and would like to speak to someone about it.
5 out of 5 stars
8 August, 2022
originally posted on CORE Equipment
Unbelievable. Wish I could get
Unbelievable. Wish I could get it up with just one person.