CORE 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent VS CORE 12-Person Instant Cabin Tent

These are two versions of the same base tent from CORE, so the differences come down to specific features rather than overall design.

The CORE 12-Person Instant Cabin Tent sleeps 6 versus 5 for the CORE 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

Floor space is also wider — 180 sq ft versus 126 sq ft for the CORE 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent.

The CORE 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent and the CORE 12-Person Instant Cabin Tent are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 8.2 overall.

The biggest gap is weather resistance, where the CORE 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent holds a clear advantage.

The CORE 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent also has a price edge — $110 less at $289 versus $399.

Check the full specs below to see exactly what sets these two apart and decide whether the difference is worth it to you.