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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 Westward 6 Tent

REI Co-op

REI Co-op Westward 6 Tent

★ 8.4 Cabin
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 19.63 lbs Est. Price $549

Best for: Spacious home for developed campgrounds.

CORE 6 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Screen Room

CORE

CORE 6 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Screen Room

★ 8.1 Screen Room
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 24 lbs Est. Price $220

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

REI Co-op Westward 6 Tent
CORE 6 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Screen Room
Overall Score
8.4
8.1
Space & Comfort
9.5
8.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
7.0
Value for Money
8.0
9.0
Ease of Use
8.0
8.0
Intangibles
7.0
7.5

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

SpecREI Co-op Westward 6 TentCORE 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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REI Co-op

REI Co-op Westward 6 Tent

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CORE 6 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent with Screen Room

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