REI Co-op Westward 6 Tent CORE 6 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Screen Room
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
REI Co-op
REI Co-op Westward 6 Tent
Best for: Spacious home for developed campgrounds.
CORE
CORE 6 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Screen Room
Best for: Family camping with bug-free lounging space.
Our Take
Worth flagging before you compare: the REI Co-op Westward 6 Tent is a cabin and the CORE 6 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Screen Room is a screen room, so these two sit in different shelter categories.
The CORE 6 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Screen Room adds a screen room — a meaningful structural difference.
The CORE 6 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Screen Room also offers significantly more vestibule space — 50 sq ft versus 35 sq ft.
On scores, the REI Co-op Westward 6 Tent edges ahead — 8.4 overall versus 8.1.
The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the REI Co-op Westward 6 Tent holds a clear advantage.
The CORE 6 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Screen Room also has a price edge — $329 less at $219 versus $549.
For most buyers, the REI Co-op Westward 6 Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The REI Co-op Westward 6 Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
REI Co-op Westward 6 Tent
- Standing 77-inch height for walking
- Spacious 35-square-foot front porch
- Simple color-coded freestanding architecture
- Insufficient stakes for full setup
- Pole sleeves can be snaggy
CORE 6 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Screen Room
- Bug-free attached screen room
- 76-inch standing center height
- Color-coded fiberglass pole setup
- Snagging door zippers
- Weak floor material
Full Specs
| Spec | REI Co-op Westward 6 Tent | CORE 6 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Screen Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Cabin | Screen Room, Cabin |
| Capacity | 3 people | 3 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $549 | $220 |
| Weight | 19.63 Lbs | 24 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 80.8 ft² | 90.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 35.08 Sq Ft | 50 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 77 | 76 |
| Doors | 2 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 120 X 97 Inches | 10 X 9 Ft |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | Color Coded Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | 150 Denier Polyester With PU Coating And DWR Made Without PFAS | Durable 115gsm P.E. |
| Rainfly Fabric | 75 Denier Polyester With PU Coating And DWR Made Without PFAS | Durable 68D Polyester |
| Setup Time | 20 Mins | 15 Mins |
| Warranty | None | 1 Year Limited |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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