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product_id: 24445288
title: "Tent for Family Camping, Hiking and Backpacking | 3 Person / 4 Person / 6 Person / 9 Person Person Dome Camp Tents with Included Tent Gear Loft for Outdoor Accessories"
brand: "core"
price: "$767"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Core"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/24445288-tent-for-family-camping-hiking-and-backpacking-3-person-4
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 72-inch center height for standing room Water-resistant PU coated fabric Sleeps up to 9 comfortably Tent for Family Camping, Hiking and Backpacking | 3 Person / 4 Person / 6 Person / 9 Person Person Dome Camp Tents with Included Tent Gear Loft for Outdoor Accessories

**Brand:** core
**Price:** $767
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏕️ Elevate your family camping game—space, style, and weatherproof confidence in one tent!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tent for Family Camping, Hiking and Backpacking | 3 Person / 4 Person / 6 Person / 9 Person Person Dome Camp Tents with Included Tent Gear Loft for Outdoor Accessories by core
- **How much does it cost?** $767 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/24445288-tent-for-family-camping-hiking-and-backpacking-3-person-4)

## Best For

- core enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted core brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Weather-Ready Durability:** CORE H2O Block Technology and taped seams keep moisture out so your adventure stays dry.
- • **Organized Living, No Clutter:** Built-in gear loft with lantern hook and storage pockets keeps essentials off the floor and within reach.
- • **Breathe Easy with Ventilation:** Adjustable ground vent plus large mesh windows create perfect airflow for those warm summer nights.
- • **Effortless Setup for Teamwork:** Traditional fiberglass poles and free-standing design make pitching this tent a quick, two-person breeze.
- • **Spacious Comfort for Your Crew:** Fits 3 queen air mattresses or multiple cots with room to spare—camping just got luxurious.

## Overview

The CORE 9-Person Extended Dome Tent offers a roomy 144 sq ft interior with a 72-inch center height, comfortably sleeping up to 9 people or fitting three queen air mattresses. Engineered with water-resistant PU coated fabric and taped seams, it features CORE H2O Block Technology to keep moisture out. Its traditional fiberglass pole structure supports a dome design optimized for wind resistance and easy setup. Thoughtful details like a gear loft with lantern hook, multiple storage pockets, large mesh windows for ventilation, and an electrical cord access port make it ideal for family camping, hiking, and backpacking adventures.

## Description

desertcart.com : CORE 9 Person Extended Dome Tent - 16' x 9' : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Great tent for car camping with a family of 4 - I purchased the Core 9-person extended dome tent for family use during car camping trips. I have several tents including an ultra light 2-person for backpacking, as well as a 4-person and 6-person dome tents for car camping. I've found that for car camping, it is best to take the rated size of a tent and divide it in half to arrive at the right size for comfortably fitting your family. My family of 4 found the Core 9-person tent a nice fit during our first use in the Sierra Mountains near Yosemite. I considered several 9 and 10-person tents including cabin-style models from various brands, but opted for Core's modified dome tent with extended side areas. I found this design to be more resistant to high winds that you often encounter in the mountains, especially when temperatures fluctuate at sunup or sundown. During our first use, our tent held up to such winds while cabin-style 10-person tents on sites near ours were heavily buffeted. Another key difference is the size and configuration of the rain fly for a dome tent versus a cabin-style tent. The rain flys on cabin-style tents leave a lot more of the tent exposed. In terms of interior space, we were able to fit two Coleman cots and two twin-size air mattresses into the tent. This left just enough space to maneuver in between, as well as at top and bottom to get in or out of the tent. Next time we are going to swap the air mattresses for two more cots because they have smaller footprints and enable storage of packs underneath. Doing so will open up a lot more space and make the Core tent perfect for our use case. Headroom was adequate for me (6' tall) to stand straight in the middle and slightly stooped at the outer ends. My wife and children could stand comfortably throughout. While some reviewers had issues with the fabric thickness, I found it consistent with most other tents in terms of strength and weight. Overall the materials and build quality of the tent, fly, screen windows, and zippers were very good. As for ease of use, the Core 9-person tent is not a one-person setup tent. It uses individual poles with female ends that are connected to male pegs at points along the bottom edge of the tent. This is in contrast to some other tents that use pre-connected poles that are supposed to simplify setup. I point this out because I tried a Coleman 10-person tent with pre-connected poles and found the bulky plastic connection points susceptible to tearing away from the tent, rendering the tent useless. In fact, the first one I tried came with one of the connectors "pre-ripped" from the tent. Setup and tear down of the Core 9-person tent was quick and very simple but you will need two people. The tent uses four individual poles - two very long and two a bit shorter. The two long poles crisscross the center of the tent to hold up the central dome. After slipping the long poles through the sleeves on top of the tent, the second person should hold up them up while you slip the pole ends over the related pegs at the bottom edges of the tent. The other two poles support the extended side sections of the tent and can be added by just one person. Due to the size of the tent, a second person also comes in handy when putting the fly over the top. I recommend always putting down a tent footprint underneath your tent to mitigate moisture wicking from the ground and to protect your tent floor. A footprint should be a few inches smaller in length and width than your tent. This is to allow rain to run off the tent and not be captured by the footprint where it could seep under the tent. I typically use a plastic tarp for this purpose, but opted to give Core's footprint (sold separately) a try. It was more expensive than a generic tarp, but it was specified for this tent and it was a good fit and saved some time during setup, it might be worth it. Unfortunately, while the footprint's length was perfect, it was two wide (front to back) for the 9-person tent. As such, I had to fold the excess material under the tent and could not peg it. Note to Core: While I had no problems with the poles during my first use, due to their long length and the amount of flex necessary to setup and support the tent, it would be helpful if you offered replacement poles as an add-on. Nothing ruins a camping trip like a broken tent and being able to bring along a spare long and short pole would mitigate that issue. Since no such poles were available, I opted to bring along a $4 pole repair kit instead. All in all, I recommend the Core 9-person extended dome tent. It is a quality tent that sets up easily, has big windows and a bottom vent to regulate temperature, and an ample fly to keep you dry. Unless you want to sleep shoulder to shoulder, don't try cramming the rated 9 people inside. But for 4 or 5 people, this tent is a winner.
Review: Great tent… some suggestions - We borrowed this tent for a family camping trip and loved it so much that we bought the exact same one. I compared it to all of the the other ones within the same size and relative price point and chose this one happily. The good: This tent was very fairly priced and a good deal. It’s huge inside, including a high ceiling. While we didn’t sleep 9 people in this 9 person tent, it was really great for all of us and gear too. I *love* the added touch of the mesh storage loft and the 2 net storage pockets inside. The hanging hook in the center of the ceiling for a lantern is also a great touch! The spacious bag is awesome with plenty of room to pack it back up without having to struggle to squeeze it in like many products out there! One of the big reasons I liked this tent was the huge mesh screens that cover the ceiling and dip down to the corners of the walls. This allowed for a great breeze on the hot summer nights we camped. We didn’t put up the rain fly since there was no rain and needed the airflow. Note that I can’t comment on the waterproofing or water resistance of this tent because of this. My recommendations to improve: It comes with 2 patches but no instructions on how to use them. I'd like to see an option to buy this with aluminum poles. I'm always concerned about the fiberglass ones breaking. This tent would be even better with 2 more mesh storage pockets inside. With a 9 person tent you’d bet that more than 2 pockets would be useful. I’m not complaining, just suggesting to make it even better. I’d also love to see zip up panels to close the “windows” of the mesh ceiling that dips down near the corners of the tent. This would be great for privacy for when you don’t want to put up the actual rain fly that does fully cover it. I’m imagining something similar to the zip up panel that closes the back window and the front window on the door. I would *really love* to see a tent with magnetic closure of the door for quick entries and exits. Let’s face it, this is a 9 person tent and likely kids will be using it. Our kids love to run in and out every minute and the zippers of tents are just annoying - they’re slow to open and fully close each time, they get stuck in the fabric and it’s just a matter of time until they’ll break. I saw something in another tent that talked about a magnetic door closure but turns out it’s only the bottom corner of the door that magnets shut. So close! I’m thinking that good strong magnets could be sewn into the fabric near the edges of the entire door so that they would hold the door basically closed for quick use - this would basically keep out bugs and allow for privacy. And when you want to properly close the door fully then you would use the full zipper. I’m probably going to sew my own magnets in to try it. Wish me luck!

## Features

- Sleeps 9 people; Fits three queen air mattresses; Center Height: 72 inches
- CORE H20 Block Technology and adjustable ground vent.Pole Type: Traditional Fiber Glass Poles
- Features gear loft with lantern hook and pockets to keep items organized and off the tent floor
- Electrical cord access port (port is fully closable when not in use)
- Includes tent, tent poles, rain fly, tent stakes, and carry bag. All Core tents are equipped with water resistant PU coated fabric and taped seams to help keep moisture out

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B016N7DFMI |
| Assembly Instructions Description | Refer to the manufacturer-provided manual for detailed assembly instructions. |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Base Material | Polyethylene |
| Best Sellers Rank | #74,132 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #165 in Camping Tents |
| Brand | CORE |
| Brand Name | CORE |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,488) |
| Date First Available | October 14, 2015 |
| Design | Camping Tent |
| Floor Area | 144 Square Feet |
| Floor Length | 27 Inches |
| Floor Width | 9 Feet |
| Form Factor | Dome |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00817427012918 |
| Included Components | Rainfly |
| Installation Type | Free Standing |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 192 x 108 x 72 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 28 x 9 x 9 inches |
| Item Weight | 18.2 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Core |
| Material | Polyester |
| Maximum Height | 72 Inches |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 18.21 Pounds |
| Model Name | CORE 9P Extended Dome Tent |
| Number Of Pockets | 2 |
| Number of Rooms | 1 |
| Number of Windows | 4 |
| Occupancy | 9 Person |
| Occupant Capacity | 9 |
| Package Weight | 9.8 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 40004 |
| Pole Material Type | Fiberglass |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Product Dimensions | 192"L x 108"W x 72"H |
| Rainfly Material | Water-resistant fabric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping & Hiking |
| Seasons | 3 Season |
| Shape | Dome |
| Size | 9 Person |
| Special Feature | Rainfly, Tent Stakes, Water-Resistant |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
| Stake Material | Steel, Aluminum, or Plastic |
| Style | 9 Person |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Support Pole Attachment Mechanism | Hook and Loop |
| Tent Floor Material | Polyethylene |
| UPC | 751738879887 817427012918 |
| Ultraviolet Light Protection | [POSSIBLE] |
| Warranty Description | Limited 1-year Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Water Resistance Technology | All Core® tents are equipped with water resistant PU coated fabric and taped seams to help keep moisture out |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** CORE
- **Floor Width:** 9 Feet
- **Included Components:** Rainfly
- **Item Weight:** 18.2 Pounds
- **Occupancy:** 9 Person
- **Product Dimensions:** 192"L x 108"W x 72"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping & Hiking
- **Seasons:** 3 Season
- **Shape:** Dome

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How well does this hold up against heavy rain?**
A: Mine doesn't leak in heavy rain. It's a very capable tent, but it's not designed for the rainy season. This is a warm-weather tent. If it rains, you'll likely be fine, but don't buy this if you're a storm chaser.

**Q: what are the steps  in setting of this tent to make it easy**
A: Un roll. Stake far corners diagonally. stake front and rear diagonally. stick tent poles together. long poles go diagonally in the middle. short poles go across on the ends. insert poles and put on pins in rings. done. to add rain fly drape over tent. clip bungees to ring where tent poles go. velcro loops under rain fly by poles, attach. pull cords out, put in steaks, tighten.

**Q: How does it hold up in the rain?**
A: Our CORE H20 Block technology helps keep your camping trip dry and comfortable, along with the zippered windows and covered vents. However, regardless of what tent brand or model you buy, we recommend spraying the outside with a sealant at the beginning of each camping season. While this isn't required, it's a good idea to renew the waterproofing treatment so the tent is good for years to come.

**Q: This is my ist time of setting up a tent.... do i need to buy any more accessories for setting up this tent pls? also bugs and mosquito proof?**
A: Nothing else is required for set up. It's generally a good idea to put a tarp under the tent and seal the seams every summer, but those are not required. They are just housekeeping things that will keep your tent in good working order for years to come. You should have no problem with bugs, as all openings zip closed to keep them out.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tent for car camping with a family of 4
*by T***. on June 20, 2025*

I purchased the Core 9-person extended dome tent for family use during car camping trips. I have several tents including an ultra light 2-person for backpacking, as well as a 4-person and 6-person dome tents for car camping. I've found that for car camping, it is best to take the rated size of a tent and divide it in half to arrive at the right size for comfortably fitting your family. My family of 4 found the Core 9-person tent a nice fit during our first use in the Sierra Mountains near Yosemite. I considered several 9 and 10-person tents including cabin-style models from various brands, but opted for Core's modified dome tent with extended side areas. I found this design to be more resistant to high winds that you often encounter in the mountains, especially when temperatures fluctuate at sunup or sundown. During our first use, our tent held up to such winds while cabin-style 10-person tents on sites near ours were heavily buffeted. Another key difference is the size and configuration of the rain fly for a dome tent versus a cabin-style tent. The rain flys on cabin-style tents leave a lot more of the tent exposed. In terms of interior space, we were able to fit two Coleman cots and two twin-size air mattresses into the tent. This left just enough space to maneuver in between, as well as at top and bottom to get in or out of the tent. Next time we are going to swap the air mattresses for two more cots because they have smaller footprints and enable storage of packs underneath. Doing so will open up a lot more space and make the Core tent perfect for our use case. Headroom was adequate for me (6' tall) to stand straight in the middle and slightly stooped at the outer ends. My wife and children could stand comfortably throughout. While some reviewers had issues with the fabric thickness, I found it consistent with most other tents in terms of strength and weight. Overall the materials and build quality of the tent, fly, screen windows, and zippers were very good. As for ease of use, the Core 9-person tent is not a one-person setup tent. It uses individual poles with female ends that are connected to male pegs at points along the bottom edge of the tent. This is in contrast to some other tents that use pre-connected poles that are supposed to simplify setup. I point this out because I tried a Coleman 10-person tent with pre-connected poles and found the bulky plastic connection points susceptible to tearing away from the tent, rendering the tent useless. In fact, the first one I tried came with one of the connectors "pre-ripped" from the tent. Setup and tear down of the Core 9-person tent was quick and very simple but you will need two people. The tent uses four individual poles - two very long and two a bit shorter. The two long poles crisscross the center of the tent to hold up the central dome. After slipping the long poles through the sleeves on top of the tent, the second person should hold up them up while you slip the pole ends over the related pegs at the bottom edges of the tent. The other two poles support the extended side sections of the tent and can be added by just one person. Due to the size of the tent, a second person also comes in handy when putting the fly over the top. I recommend always putting down a tent footprint underneath your tent to mitigate moisture wicking from the ground and to protect your tent floor. A footprint should be a few inches smaller in length and width than your tent. This is to allow rain to run off the tent and not be captured by the footprint where it could seep under the tent. I typically use a plastic tarp for this purpose, but opted to give Core's footprint (sold separately) a try. It was more expensive than a generic tarp, but it was specified for this tent and it was a good fit and saved some time during setup, it might be worth it. Unfortunately, while the footprint's length was perfect, it was two wide (front to back) for the 9-person tent. As such, I had to fold the excess material under the tent and could not peg it. Note to Core: While I had no problems with the poles during my first use, due to their long length and the amount of flex necessary to setup and support the tent, it would be helpful if you offered replacement poles as an add-on. Nothing ruins a camping trip like a broken tent and being able to bring along a spare long and short pole would mitigate that issue. Since no such poles were available, I opted to bring along a $4 pole repair kit instead. All in all, I recommend the Core 9-person extended dome tent. It is a quality tent that sets up easily, has big windows and a bottom vent to regulate temperature, and an ample fly to keep you dry. Unless you want to sleep shoulder to shoulder, don't try cramming the rated 9 people inside. But for 4 or 5 people, this tent is a winner.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tent… some suggestions
*by A***. on September 12, 2023*

We borrowed this tent for a family camping trip and loved it so much that we bought the exact same one. I compared it to all of the the other ones within the same size and relative price point and chose this one happily. The good: This tent was very fairly priced and a good deal. It’s huge inside, including a high ceiling. While we didn’t sleep 9 people in this 9 person tent, it was really great for all of us and gear too. I *love* the added touch of the mesh storage loft and the 2 net storage pockets inside. The hanging hook in the center of the ceiling for a lantern is also a great touch! The spacious bag is awesome with plenty of room to pack it back up without having to struggle to squeeze it in like many products out there! One of the big reasons I liked this tent was the huge mesh screens that cover the ceiling and dip down to the corners of the walls. This allowed for a great breeze on the hot summer nights we camped. We didn’t put up the rain fly since there was no rain and needed the airflow. Note that I can’t comment on the waterproofing or water resistance of this tent because of this. My recommendations to improve: It comes with 2 patches but no instructions on how to use them. I'd like to see an option to buy this with aluminum poles. I'm always concerned about the fiberglass ones breaking. This tent would be even better with 2 more mesh storage pockets inside. With a 9 person tent you’d bet that more than 2 pockets would be useful. I’m not complaining, just suggesting to make it even better. I’d also love to see zip up panels to close the “windows” of the mesh ceiling that dips down near the corners of the tent. This would be great for privacy for when you don’t want to put up the actual rain fly that does fully cover it. I’m imagining something similar to the zip up panel that closes the back window and the front window on the door. I would *really love* to see a tent with magnetic closure of the door for quick entries and exits. Let’s face it, this is a 9 person tent and likely kids will be using it. Our kids love to run in and out every minute and the zippers of tents are just annoying - they’re slow to open and fully close each time, they get stuck in the fabric and it’s just a matter of time until they’ll break. I saw something in another tent that talked about a magnetic door closure but turns out it’s only the bottom corner of the door that magnets shut. So close! I’m thinking that good strong magnets could be sewn into the fabric near the edges of the entire door so that they would hold the door basically closed for quick use - this would basically keep out bugs and allow for privacy. And when you want to properly close the door fully then you would use the full zipper. I’m probably going to sew my own magnets in to try it. Wish me luck!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive Protection from the Elements
*by S***N on January 7, 2024*

This was a pandemic purchase 3 years ago and after nearly 3 years of use I can confidently say this tent is a solid investment. Most recently, this tent stayed upright and intact without a tear or puncture during a midnight climbing raid by an intrepid trash panda. Said critter was climbing on top of the outside of the tent underneath the rain fly. Pro tip: a flashlight in its face will get it to move on. Secondly, this tent only gets water in the far corners during torrential rains. You and your stuff will stay dry in the middle and this tent does not blow in. I’m a rather fair weather camper, but the few instances of middle of the night pop up storms and downpours haven’t crumpled or flooded this tent yet. Last, this tent is super roomy. Plenty of room for 4 twin air mattresses plus gear. I am 5’5” and can stand comfortably in the middle. With only 4 tent poles, it’s super easy to set up alone. I do wish I had some sort of entryway portico but I saw what I was buying. I didn’t know that was a feature I would want until using this tent over the years. TL;DR This is great tent for the weekend car camping warrior. Dependable, sturdy, easy to set up, and trash panda safe.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-28*