At CORE, our mission has always been simple: make getting outdoors easier, more comfortable, and more accessible for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or someone who just wants to enjoy a weekend in the fresh air without the hassle, our products are designed for you. Over the years, we’ve learned something important: the biggest barrier between people and the outdoors often isn’t desire. It’s complicated gear, confusing instructions, and tents that take forever to set up.
Think about it. If you’ve ever tried to pitch a traditional tent, you know exactly how frustrating it can be. You spill everything out of the bag, try to match up loose poles, feed them through narrow sleeves, attach a dozen clips, and hope you didn’t mix anything up in the process. If you’re setting up at dusk or during bad weather, the challenge multiplies. Suddenly, the excitement of getting outside is overshadowed by stress, and that’s the opposite of what time outdoors is supposed to feel like.
That’s where CORE Instant Technology comes in.
Less Work, More Outdoor Fun
We believe that when you remove unnecessary obstacles, you empower more people to spend meaningful time outdoors. When the process of camping becomes simple and enjoyable, camping stops being a complicated project and starts feeling a lot more fun for everyone.
CORE Instant Technology was created with that philosophy at its center. We asked ourselves: What if setting up a tent could be as easy as unfolding a chair? What if it only took a few seconds? And what if families, couples, solo campers, and first-timers could all experience stress-free tent setup without sacrificing durability or comfort?
From those questions, our instant technology was born. And since then, we’ve expanded and adapted the technology across an entire range of products to make outdoor time more seamless for every type of camper.
What Is CORE Instant Technology?
CORE Instant Technology is an engineering system designed to dramatically reduce the time, effort, and skill required to pitch a tent. Instead of wrestling with separate poles and confusing connectors, all the structural components come pre-attached to the tent body right out of the bag.
No searching for missing poles. No guessing which piece connects where. No threading poles through long sleeves. Just unfold the tent, extend the poles until they click into place, and you’re done.
This system is built around three key components: a central hub, pre-attached high-strength steel poles, and a smooth, intuitive locking and unfolding mechanism.
The Heart of the System: The Hubs
At the core of every instant tent is our durable, precision-engineered hub. This piece is the brain of the operation. It houses a series of internal hinges and a spring mechanism that allows the poles to transition smoothly from their compact, folded position to their fully extended form.
When you unfold the tent and begin raising it, the hub coordinates the movement of every pole, ensuring they expand together and settle right where they need to be. It’s the hidden engineering that makes the “instant” in Instant Tent actually possible.
Strength You Can Trust: Pre-Attached Steel Poles
Instead of loose poles you have to manage and assemble, every instant tent from CORE includes steel poles that come permanently attached to the tent body. They’re engineered with just the right balance of strength and flexibility to create a reliable frame capable of handling outdoor conditions.
These poles are built with our quick-locking button design. When you extend the top and bottom sections, you’ll hear an audible click. That lets you know the pole is securely locked into place. That sound provides peace of mind, letting you know your tent is stable, correctly assembled, and ready for whatever your camping experience brings.
Set Up in Seconds: How It Actually Works
Even if you’re brand-new to camping, setting up a CORE instant tent is incredibly intuitive. First, remove the instant tent from the bag. Next, unfold and position the tent on level ground. Then, extend the legs and listen for the locking clicks. From there, all that’s left is to stake it down, and you’re done.
With two people, our instant tents can be set up in as little as 60 seconds, and just a couple of minutes for even our largest tents. That speed is especially valuable in real-world scenarios. When you arrive at your campsite in the dark or the weather changes unexpectedly, having an instant setup can make a huge difference. When you’re managing kids, pets, or a packed schedule, fast setup time can be the difference between a relaxing campout and a stressful one. And sometimes, you simply want more time relaxing and less time working to set up your campsite. No matter your situation, CORE’s instant technology is here to help.
Instant Tech for All Kinds of Campers
One of the biggest strengths of our Instant Technology is its versatility. People camp for many different reasons, and their gear needs reflect that. So we’ve adapted our instant system across a variety of tent styles and sizes to meet every lifestyle and group size.
Tents for Big Families and Large Groups
Family camping trips should be relaxing, not chaotic. That’s why we offer large instant tents designed to fit multiple people comfortably, with room for mattresses, duffels, toys, and extra gear. These tents include spacious layouts and optional room dividers, helping families create privacy and keep things organized.
For big family trips, youth group outings, or multi-family gatherings, our largest instant tents eliminate the headaches of complex assemblies and let the whole crew settle in quickly and comfortably.
Tents for Couples, Duos, and Small Crews
Not everyone needs a giant tent, and instant setup isn’t just for big structures. Our smaller instant tents are lighter and more compact, perfect for couples or small groups who want a fast, efficient shelter without sacrificing durability.
These models are especially popular with weekend adventurers, road-trippers, and festival-goers who want a comfortable home base without spending time on traditional tent setup.
Screen Houses, Shelters, and More
Our Instant Technology isn’t limited to tents. We’ve expanded it into instant screen houses and shelters for bug-free picnics and quick shade at the campsite, park, beach, tailgate, or backyard gathering.
This means you can spend less time assembling shade or shelter and more time enjoying the moment, whether you’re camping, tailgating, or simply relaxing outdoors.
We’ve Been There
One of the most common things we hear from customers is, “I can’t believe how easy this is compared to my old tent.” And we get it. Traditional tents aren’t just time-consuming; they can be downright intimidating if you’ve never used one before. If you’ve ever unpacked gear only to find mismatched poles, tried assembling a tent with the wind blowing the instructions away, attempted setup while hungry, tired, or in the dark, or wrestled with long pole sleeves that catch at every turn, then you know exactly why instant tents feel like such a game-changer.
Our goal was to take those all-too-common frustrations and eliminate them. The result? A tent you can set up even if you’ve never pitched a tent in your life.
More Than Just Convenient
While the speed of setup is the most obvious benefit, Instant Technology has a deeper purpose: it makes the outdoors more accessible. New campers feel more confident and less overwhelmed when they know setting up camp won’t be stressful. It gives families more time together. Parents don’t have to spend precious daylight wrestling with poles while managing excited kids. It helps people get outside more often. When something is easy, you’re more likely to do it.
Instant tents turn “maybe we should go camping” into “let’s actually go.” They eliminate the barrier of complicated gear. With CORE, anyone can get outside, not just experts with years of experience.
Ultimately, that’s the heart of what we do at CORE. We believe everyone should be able to unplug, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the outdoors together. Making tent setup easier is our way of helping make those experiences possible for more campers.
Less Time Setting Up, More Time Making Memories
Whether you’re heading out on a family adventure, planning a weekend getaway with friends, or taking a solo trip to unwind, your tent shouldn’t be the hardest part of your journey—and it definitely shouldn’t keep you from getting outside. We created our Instant Technology to remove the stress from camping, save you time, and help you focus on what truly matters: enjoying every moment under the open sky.
At CORE, we want your outdoor experiences to feel effortless and memorable. That’s why our instant tents and screen houses come standard with the comfort, durability, and simplicity you need to make the most of every campout.
