Core 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent - 14' x 9'

I can't say enough good things about this tent.We have used it several times already, but we just completed a week of camping down the Oregon Coast and the Redwood Forest with 2 adults, 3 kids, and 2 dogs. We broke camp every morning and set up further down the coast every afternoon. This tent is what made it possible. I did waterproof the underside of the rainfly before setting off which helped keep s dry. We did have a bit of leakage at the seams where the window fasteners are sewn in - the moisture dripped from the plastic piece to the floor or whatever was under them. The windows weren't a problem as some mentioned. I think a large part of the complaints people have are simply user error. I will seal the seams when we get home and use a good waterproof spray on ... MoreI can't say enough good things about this tent.We have used it several times already, but we just completed a week of camping down the Oregon Coast and the Redwood Forest with 2 adults, 3 kids, and 2 dogs. We broke camp every morning and set up further down the coast every afternoon. This tent is what made it possible. I did waterproof the underside of the rainfly before setting off which helped keep s dry. We did have a bit of leakage at the seams where the window fasteners are sewn in - the moisture dripped from the plastic piece to the floor or whatever was under them. The windows weren't a problem as some mentioned. I think a large part of the complaints people have are simply user error. I will seal the seams when we get home and use a good waterproof spray on the inside of the tent to prep for its next use.We live in Montana and have used it successfully in the mountains in the summer, and plan to do it again. I will have to figure out a way to hold in some of the warmth a little more, but I realize that this tent is probably not really intended for mountain environments.The constant dampness of the coast was also manageable as long as we aired out in the afternoon. We use a tarp as a footprint to protect the floor of the tent. Sleeping on thin air mattresses (purchased at Costco) ensured that everyone was comfy every night.Next time we will add a second rain fly and tarp poles to make a vestibule for our side door.We are looking forward to many more trips with this excellent tent! Thank you CORE for an outstanding product!!As a side note- have you considered creating addons for this tent?

I purchased the 9 person instant cabin tent for a two week camping trip for 4 ladies. It took us an average of 15 minutes to set up and take down. Roomy and comfortable. A thunderstorm came through and our neighbors had to dry everything while our tent was completely dry.There are two downsides: the first is that you have to be very careful when lifting the legs in setting up. Somehow I managed to snap one of the legs and I wasn't even pulling hard. The other is that the top is mesh for viewing the stars. It's a nice idea, but how do you put it up in the rain without getting the interior wet? We tried leaving the rainfly on--don't do this! It gets tangled in the legs.

Update 8/16/21: It rained! We had a late afternoon thunderstorm pop up this past weekend, but everything inside our tent stayed dry. I sent my teen to zip up the windows, but with the air vents engaged, it didn't even get stuffy! It was a very humid weekend, however, and the floor got a little damp underneath his sleeping pad, and under the packing blanket I use under my air mattress, likely from condensation.***I like space and comfort when I'm sleeping in the woods. There, I said it. On a recent group trip, a friend offered to come back in 5 minutes to help me "pitch" my tent. When she got back, I was staking the guy lines on the rain fly while my air mattress inflated inside. When it's just me, I set up a queen air bed and a camp table inside for my lantern, ... MoreUpdate 8/16/21: It rained! We had a late afternoon thunderstorm pop up this past weekend, but everything inside our tent stayed dry. I sent my teen to zip up the windows, but with the air vents engaged, it didn't even get stuffy! It was a very humid weekend, however, and the floor got a little damp underneath his sleeping pad, and under the packing blanket I use under my air mattress, likely from condensation.***I like space and comfort when I'm sleeping in the woods. There, I said it. On a recent group trip, a friend offered to come back in 5 minutes to help me "pitch" my tent. When she got back, I was staking the guy lines on the rain fly while my air mattress inflated inside. When it's just me, I set up a queen air bed and a camp table inside for my lantern, toothbrush, and weather-resistant JBL bluetooth speaker, with room for gear and some aggressive dancing. My 6'2" husband can stand up inside. When all three of us camp, my son's sleeping pad and bag fit just fine and the divider creates a little privacy. Typically, I string solar twinkly lights around it and use a USB bug light/hanging lamp inside. Tons of screen area mean you catch breezes when it's hot, and if there's no rain in the forecast, you can skip the fly and stargaze through the screen ceiling. It's not light (35 pounds?) but everything goes back in the back no problem when you pack out, including the tarp I use as a footprint (not included).I've lucked out with foul weather so far for two seasons, but I always test it with my garden hose before I use it to make sure it's still repelling water. Based on that, I'd suggest zipping the windows mostly closed if it's aggressively rainy, but that seems like common sense to me.Perhaps the only design change I'd suggest: instead of both the double door and the D-door being on one corner of the tent, shift the D-door over, so when the divider is in use, it's a truly two-room experience.