Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Eureka Apex 2 FG Backpacking Tent

Eureka Apex 2 FG Backpacking Tent

Eureka Apex 2 FG Backpacking Tent
Buy new: $91.73
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Tent sleeps 2 and has a floor size of 7' 6" x 4' 11". Features 2 doors, 2 windows and has 2 mesh ceiling panels and window vents. Its pack size is 5" x 24" and has a center height of 3' 10".

Eureka Apex 2 FG Backpacking Tent

Eureka Apex 3XT FG Backpacking Tent

Eureka Apex 3XT FG Backpacking Tent

Eureka Apex 3XT FG Backpacking Tent
Buy new: $129.75
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Lightweight and compact, the multipurpose Eureka Apex 3XT FG three-person tent is ideal for backpackers who want to travel light. The tent is outfitted with a durable, shock-corded, freestanding fiberglass frame and a ring-and-pin/pole pocket assembly, making it easy to set up and extremely stable once it's open.

Eureka Apex 3XT FG Backpacking Tent

Eureka Apex 2XT FG Backpacking Tent

Eureka Apex 2XT FG Backpacking Tent

Eureka Apex 2XT FG Backpacking Tent
Buy new: $92.40
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Tent sleeps 2 and has a floor size of 7' 6" x 4' 11". Features 2 doors with Hi/Low venting, and 2 windows. Its pack size is 5" x 24", frame is 8.5 mm fiberglass and has a center height of 3' 10".

Eureka Apex 2XT FG Backpacking Tent

Eureka Adventure Apex 2FG 7-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Tent

Eureka Adventure Apex 2FG 7-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Tent

Eureka Adventure Apex 2FG 7-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Tent
Buy new: $75.96
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For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.

Eureka Adventure Apex 2FG 7-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Tent

Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure 7' 5" by 4' 11" Two-Person Tent

Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure 7' 5" by 4' 11" Two-Person Tent

Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure 7' 5" by 4' 11" Two-Person Tent
Buy new: $102.40 / Used from: $59.99
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Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka’s long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.

Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure 7' 5" by 4' 11" Two-Person Tent

Friday, February 4, 2011

Eureka Timberline Outfitter 6 10' 3" by 8' 6" Six-Person Tent

Eureka Timberline Outfitter 6 10' 3" by 8' 6" Six-Person Tent

Eureka Timberline Outfitter 6 10' 3" by 8' 6" Six-Person Tent
Buy new: $326.37 / Used from: $309.99
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This tent is a favorite amongst scouts and outfitters. It's industrial strength coatings, zippers and floor have proved time and again this tent is up to the task of heavy duty use.

Eureka Timberline Outfitter 6 10' 3" by 8' 6" Six-Person Tent

Texsport Sequoia Pass Three-Room Family Cabin Tent (Tan/Green, 19-Feet X 9-Feet X 86-Inch)

Texsport Sequoia Pass Three-Room Family Cabin Tent (Tan/Green, 19-Feet X 9-Feet X 86-Inch)

Texsport Sequoia Pass Three-Room Family Cabin Tent (Tan/Green, 19-Feet X 9-Feet X 86-Inch)
Buy new: $149.92
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The Texsport Sequoia Pass Three-Room Family Cabin Tent features 2 removable room dividers and sleeps up to 8 people. It also features heavy-duty taffeta walls and rainfly which are polyurethane coated, and has a rip-stop polyethylene floor and two front mud mats. The Sequoia Pass also has rust-resistant 3/4" diameter truss style chain-corded steel poles, and has four "No-See-Um" mesh "D" style doors and seven windows with sippered storm flaps, and "No-See-Um" mesh roof panels to provide superior ventilation. It comes complete with stakes and a carry/storage bag. Flame retardent meets C.P.A.I.-84 specifications.

Texsport Sequoia Pass Three-Room Family Cabin Tent (Tan/Green, 19-Feet X 9-Feet X 86-Inch)

Kelty Grand Mesa 2-Person Tent (Ruby/Tan)

Kelty Grand Mesa 2-Person Tent (Ruby/Tan)

Kelty Grand Mesa 2-Person Tent (Ruby/Tan)
Buy new: $102.99 / Used from: $95.00
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The Kelty® Grand Mesa 2 backpacking tent is easy-to-pitch with DAC Press-Fit™ aluminum poles and a side-release buckle tent-fly construction. Sidewall vents help to keep you comfortable, and a vestibule provides extra storage space.

Kelty Grand Mesa 2-Person Tent (Ruby/Tan)

Eureka Solo Solitaire Tent

Eureka Solo Solitaire Tent

Eureka Solo Solitaire Tent
Buy new: $69.95
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I have no idea what the people complaining about long setup time or needing 12 stakes to set it up are talking about. The first time I ever set this tent up was in a snow storm at night by flashlight and it was up and ready in no time.

Eureka Solo Solitaire Tent

Eureka Timberline 4 Adventure 9-Foot by 7-Foot Four-Person Tent

Eureka Timberline 4 Adventure 9-Foot by 7-Foot Four-Person Tent

Eureka Timberline 4 Adventure 9-Foot by 7-Foot Four-Person Tent
Buy new: $179.95
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I got this tent when I was 17 years old. I am now 33. It has served me faithfully 17 years in 10 different states, including northern Maine. It's sturdy, and setting it up is easy as pie after the first one. I put a little TLC into this tent every year by putting some seam sealer on it but that's it. I am a big guy, (6 foot 1) and I treat this tent more like a really big two person tent. My two kids and I sleep in this tent with no problem! It fits a queen size airmattress no problem.

Eureka Timberline 4 Adventure 9-Foot by 7-Foot Four-Person Tent

Eureka Alpenlite 2XT 7.5-Foot by 4.5-Foot Two-Person Four-Season Expedition Tent

Eureka Alpenlite 2XT 7.5-Foot by 4.5-Foot Two-Person Four-Season Expedition Tent

Eureka Alpenlite 2XT 7.5-Foot by 4.5-Foot Two-Person Four-Season Expedition Tent
Buy new: $299.90 / Used from: $254.99
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Our lightest weight 4 season tent has a front vestibule that adds storage space and features a cold weather PU transparent window to brighten interior.

Eureka Alpenlite 2XT 7.5-Foot by 4.5-Foot Two-Person Four-Season Expedition Tent

Eureka Sunrise 8 Adventure 8-Foot by 8-Foot Four-Person Tent

Eureka Sunrise 8 Adventure 8-Foot by 8-Foot Four-Person Tent

Eureka Sunrise 8 Adventure 8-Foot by 8-Foot Four-Person Tent
Buy new: $133.67
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We had great weather all three days, so can't rate its performance under the rain, but the tent was pretty big (it fit 3 adults, and one of us had a twin air mattress) and sturdy. All the pockets and storage shelves for our stuff was great and convenient (much bigger than I expected them to be from the pictures!) Having 4 windows made it really comfortable. Two of us assembled the tent in about 10-15 minutes.

Eureka Sunrise 8 Adventure 8-Foot by 8-Foot Four-Person Tent

Eureka Adventure Apex 2FG 7-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Tent

Eureka Adventure Apex 2FG 7-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Tent

Eureka Adventure Apex 2FG 7-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Tent
Buy new: $75.96
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My family has three of these, a great tent. I like that I can set up a low chair and read in my tent comfortably during bad weather. I don't care for the rain fly "wings" but both my dad and brother don't mind them and like the space. We all really like the double doors.

Eureka Adventure Apex 2FG 7-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Tent

Eureka Timberline 2 Adventure 7-Foot by 5-Foot Two-Person Tent

Eureka Timberline 2 Adventure 7-Foot by 5-Foot Two-Person Tent

Eureka Timberline 2 Adventure 7-Foot by 5-Foot Two-Person Tent
Buy new: $108.05 / Used from: $93.54
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Many Boy Scout troops use this tent. It is easy to set up and can withstand the weather. There are no flexing poles to break. It is also one of the few tents for which replacement parts are readily available. It is just light enough for backpacking. Overall it is a very solid tent and you can't go wrong buying it. Only downsides are a lack of vestibles (though they can be purchased separately) and the A fram shape does not give a lot of head room.

Eureka Timberline 2 Adventure 7-Foot by 5-Foot Two-Person Tent

Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure 7' 5" by 4' 11" Two-Person Tent

Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure 7' 5" by 4' 11" Two-Person Tent

Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure 7' 5" by 4' 11" Two-Person Tent
Buy new: $75.96 / Used from: $71.99
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I've taken this tent out three times so far. Once "car camping" and two backpacking trips. Two of those trips we had very heavy rains. Both times the tent stayed completely dry. I was very impressed. This is also one of the only two person tents that I've camped with that is actually comfortable for two people. The dual vestibules give plenty of gear room.

Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure 7' 5" by 4' 11" Two-Person Tent