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

List price: $129.99
Lowest new price: Too low to display
Brand: Eureka
Model: 2628104

Original Apex styling with 2 mesh doors and 2 full coverage vestibules

Nicely lightweight with a compact fold size, the Eureka Apex 2 is a great choice for three-season backpacking treks to the backcountry. It also offers good storage space, with full vestibules on each side (6.7 square foot apiece) for stashing your gear out of the way. The Apex XT balances maximal thermal efficiency with superior ventilation, thanks to one entire wall of no-see-um mesh--great for stargazing on clear summer nights. The other walls are waterproof while a sturdy double-coated StormShield polyester fly protects the mesh wall in inclement weather. It also features a factory-taped, bathtub floor that keeps seams taught and high off the ground for superior protection.

This free-standing, two-pole tent is quick and easy to set up with its durable shockcorded fiberglass frame, ring and pin attachments, pole sleeve attachments, and color coded webbing. A poke out vent in the sidewall provides additional ventilation when needed. Other features include:

  • Twin track zippers for separate operation of the window in the door
  • External guy points on the fly help secure your tent in high winds
  • Two mesh gear pockets for internal storage
  • Clothes line loop, flashlight loop
  • 2 doors, 2 windows
  • Tent, pole, and stake bags included

Specifications:

  • Area: 36.5 square feet
  • Floor size: 7 feet, 5 inches by 4 feet, 11 inches
  • Center height: 3 feet, 7.5 inches
  • Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce 70D Polyester taffeta 800mm coating
  • Floor fabrics: 1.9-ounce 70D Polyester taffeta 800mm coating
  • Fly fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D 185T StormShield Polyester 800mm coating
  • Pack size: 6 by 18.5 inches
  • Weight: 5 pounds, 12 ounces

About Eureka
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.

The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company’s annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.

In 1960, Eureka’s new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.

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 tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women’s Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

Features:

  • Lightweight backpacker tent sleeps two (7' 5" by 4' 11" floor; 36.5 square foot area)
  • Full vestibules on each side (6.7 square foot apiece) for stashing your gear out of the way
  • Double-coated StormShield polyester fly and polyester bathtub floor provide excellent weather protection
  • Well ventilated by one entire wall of no-see-um mesh, protected by Stormshield polyester fly
  • Center height of 43.5 inches; weighs 5 pounds, 12 ounces

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Coleman Tent Light

List price: $16.99
Lowest new price: $9.95
Brand: Coleman
Model: 830A250T

The Coleman Tent Light is a great addition to any camping trip. The strong, built-in magnet allows for easy attachment without damaging the tent fabric. The light operates on four AA batteries (sold separately). The powerful xenon bulb is replaceable.

A great addition to any camping trip, the Coleman tent light will keep your tent illuminated during the evening hours. The light attaches to your tent poles easily and securely via the built-in magnet, so you needn't worry about damaging your tent fabric. The light's powerful, replaceable Krypton bulb, meanwhile, offers plenty of light for reading, playing games, or chatting. Best of all, the light--which operates on four AA batteries (sold separately)--won't get in your way while you sleep or hang out, unlike standard lanterns. Made in China, the light includes an easy on/off switch.

About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.

Features:

  • Tent light with powerful built-in magnet
  • Secures to tent poles without damaging tent fabric
  • Powerful, replaceable Krypton bulb illuminates tent's interior
  • Runs on 4 AA batteries (sold separately)
  • Easy on/off switch; made in China

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Coleman Tent Kit

List price: $9.99
Lowest new price: $9.97
Brand: Coleman
Model: 830B400T

The Coleman Tent Kit comes with everything you need to set up and break down your tent. Kit comes with 4 sturdy tent stakes to make sure your sleeping accommodations don't blow away in the middle of the night! Also included is a solid rubber mallet so you don't have to use your hands or search for a rock to pound in your stakes. Save your hands and fingers with the tent-stake puller. Don't take the campsite home with you as you sweep up and clean out your tent with the handy whisk broom/dust pan combo. Lastly, keep everything handy with a convenient mesh storage bag.

The Coleman tent kit comes with everything you need to set up and break down your tent. The kit starts with four sturdy 10-inch steel tent stakes, which keep your tent from blowing away in the middle of the night. The solid rubber mallet, meanwhile, makes it easy to pound the stakes into the ground, so you don't have to search fruitlessly for a nearby rock. When it's time to pack up, you can turn to the easy-to-use tent stake puller, which keeps your fingers from cramping up. And no one wants to bring the campsite home, which is why the kit includes a handy whisk broom/dust pan combo for cleaning the tent floor. A must-have for frequent campers, the tent comes with a handy mesh storage bag.

About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.

Features:

  • Comprehensive tent kit for setting up your tent
  • 4 sturdy 10-inch steel tent stakes for tent corners
  • Solid rubber mallet for pounding stakes into ground
  • Handy whisk broom/dust pan combo for cleaning up
  • Tent stake puller preserves fingers; mesh storage bag

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Wenzel Ponderosa 10- by 8-Foot Four-Person Two-Room Dome Tent

List price: $79.99
Lowest new price: $58.00
Brand: Wenzel
Model: 36277

Wenzel Ponderosa Sport tent is great for hiking and biking. Lightweight carry weight of 10.8 pounds, is easy to pack for those day/night short trips. Tent base is 10 feet by 8 feet wide with a 60" center height. W back to back Dutch "D" style doors and 3 windows, 2 in front and 1 in the rear and all with inside zip for your convenience. One removable divider curtain and 4 mesh roof vents for circulation and moisture control. Shockcorded fiberglass frame with pin and ring connection for easy set-up and tear-down. At Wenzel we have a tradition of creating rugged, durable, top performing camping gear. We earned the reputation as America's family camping brand after more than a century of providing uncompromising quality and high value to our customers. Customer Care at 1-800-325-4121

Great for hiking and biking trips, the Ponderosa two-room tent is lightweight enough at 10.8 pounds to carry on a backpack or saddle bags yet spacious enough to sleep four people at once. The tent base measures 10 feet by 8 feet, with a height in the center of 60 inches--more than enough space for an informal game of cards at midnight. The removable divider curtain, meanwhile, adds a bit of privacy in crowded conditions. Construction details range from a shock-corded fiberglass frame with a pin and ring connection to a weather-armor polyester fabric with a polyurethane coating. The frame is designed for quick and easy setup--a far cry from the clunky frames of yesteryear--while the coated fabric is reliable and sturdy regardless of the weather.

And should the rains come pouring down, the tent's armor-tough seams and water-repellent threads, zippers, and webbing stand ready to resist. The tent even includes sonic-sealed floors that are welded (not sewn) to eliminate stitch and needle holes, ensuring that water from rain-soaked dirt won't sneak in. Additional details include three windows (two in the front and one in the rear), Dutch D-style doors for easy entry from either side of the tent, and four mesh roof vents for circulation and moisture control. The Ponderosa is backed by a 10-year limited warranty.

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

Features:

  • Four-person tent with lightweight construction for hikes, cycling trips, and other camping occasions
  • Lightweight, shock-corded fiberglass frame with pin and ring connection for quick setup and break down
  • Weather-armor polyester fabric with polyurethane coating is tough and reliable
  • Dutch D-style doors; removable divider curtain for 2-room orientation; 4 mesh roof vents
  • Sonic-sealed, welded floors; measures 10 feet long x 8 feet wide; 10-year limited warranty

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Coleman SunDome 7-Foot by 7-Foot 3-Person Dome Tent (Orange/Gray)

List price: $59.99
Lowest new price: $59.99
Brand: Coleman
Model: 2000000134

Coleman Sundome 7x7' Tent... reliable in wet weather! Rest assured this Tent will keep you and your belongings bone dry thanks to Coleman's top-quality, weatherproof construction! Features the WeatherTec System to keep you dry when the rain clouds roll in... boasts leak-free seams, durable, weather-resistant polyester tent fabric, welded, waterproof floors and re-designed, wind-strong tent poles. Tent sleeps up to 3 people. Has 1 room and 1 zippered door. Trustworthy Tent: Center height is 52"; Mesh vet for increased ventilation; Rainfly covers door and windows; Shock-corded poles for easy and quick setup; Access gear or adjust ventilation with Cool-Air port; Comes with heavy-duty welcome mat, privacy windows, pole sleeves, pin and ring connectors and instaclip hooks; Easy-to-follow instructions sewn into carry bag; Includes separate storage bags for tents, poles and stakes (all three included); Imported. Get rid of that old, raggedy tarp-and-sticks tent, and pick up this beauty today! Coleman Sundome 7x7' Tent

Features:

  • Seven-feet by seven-feet, one-room tent sleeps three
  • 52 inches of vertical space at center
  • Rainfly covers door and windows, mesh vent provides increased ventilation
  • Access gear or adjust ventilation with CoolAir port
  • Easy-to-follow set-up instructions are sewn into the carry bag

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Wenzel Pinon Sport 7-by 7-Foot Three-Person Dome Tent

List price: $49.99
Lowest new price: $34.00
Brand: Wenzel
Model: 36275

The Pinon Sport Dome is 49 square feet, sleeping 2-3 people. Lightweight enough for hiking and traveling anywhere you go. 7' x 7' x 50" is a square shape dome providing lots of head space.

Nicely lightweight and easy to set up and breakdown, the sporty Wenzel Pinon dome-style tent is a great choice for a weekend car camping outing. It features a generously sized single room that measures 7 by 7 feet--great for storing lots of gear--and a 50-inch maximum height. In addition to the good-sized D-style door (with a mesh window covering half of it), this tent also includes a window on the back for cross-current ventilation. The interior is quite spare, with only a small gear pocket in one corner near the door.

Setting up the tent was easy, for the most part, and we erected the tent (with its two shock-corded fiberglass poles) in under five minutes. The one impediment to an even faster assembly was the heavy-duty nylon corner pockets that secure the poles, which included a polyester-reinforced interior flap that's not seamed at the top of the entry. Thus, we had a tougher time than we should have trying to make correct purchase with the pocket, continually hitting the space between the nylon pocket and the interior poly pocket.

But we could forgive this slight design flaw for such a nicely light and easily backpacked tent. This tent also includes a fly that offers a good coverage area, including a bit of an extended cover over the door and back window. While we didn't have rain during our testing, we did use a sprinkler for an extended period, and were pleased to note that the fly ably handled the water run off, guiding it away from the bottom of the tent. To improve this tent's weather resistance, it's recommended that you use seam sealer to coat all exposed seams, applying only to the underside of the fly and inside the seams of the tent.

Overall, the Wenzel Pinon is a good choice for car campers and for the occasional hiked excursion. While it won't stand up to the worst that Mother Nature can throw your way, it should handle a decent amount of rain. And its ample 49 square foot interior will hold two good-sized adults and a good amount of gear. --Agen G.N. Schmitz

What's in the Box?
Tent, rain fly, metal stakes (with bag), two fiberglass shock-corded poles (with bag), stuff sack, printed instructions; backed by 10-year warranty

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

Features:

  • Square-shaped, dome-style tent for two to three sleepers; measures 7 by 7 feet
  • Lightweight enough for hiking and traveling
  • D-style door, back window, full rain fly
  • Shock-corded fiberglass poles; lightweight steel stakes for stability and strength
  • Nylon floors have taped floor seams; tent is backed by 10-year warranty

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Swiss Gear 10- by 10-Foot Smart Shade Canopy

List price: $139.99
Lowest new price: $120.00
Brand: Swiss Gear
Model: SG33046

Smart Shade canopy has patented, easy release buttons that will not pinch fingers and ensure quick and easy assembly. The heady-duty, 210D polyester covering is enhanced with a special UV resistant coating to ensure durability. Our patented, dual stabilizer arms in each corner provide added eave support, along with "Batwings" and guyouts for added stability in windy conditions.

The sturdy powder-coated steel frame of this 10 x 10-foot shade canopy with a 106-inch center height features easy-release buttons that don't pinch fingers and ensure quick and easy set-up without tools. Slanted legs increase stability, and 8 mm heavy steel nail stakes anchor the canopy securely. Made of heavy-duty, 210-D polyester, the water-repellent canopy is enhanced with a special fade- and UV-resistant coating to ensure durability. Dual stabilizer arms in each corner provide added eave support, along with "batwings" and guyouts for added stability in windy conditions. For storage and transport, the canopy packs in an expandable wheeled duffel bag and weighs 36 pounds.

Features:

  • Sets-up in minutes
  • No tools required
  • Heavy duty polyester is UV, fade resistant and water repellent
  • Sturdy, steel frame construction
  • All contained in a convenient, wheeled duffel

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Eureka Tetragon 5 Adventure 7-Foot by 5-Foot Two-Person Tent

List price: $89.99
Lowest new price: $59.96
Lowest used price: $53.99
Brand: Eureka
Model: 2628224

This recreational tent is a great value, stable, easy to pitch and it comes in a series of multiple sizes to fit any adventure!

The Eureka Tetragon 5 two-person tent provides all the shelter you need for a trip to the backcountry. Designed using Eureka's StormShield technology--which combines moisture-repelling materials with a tough, reinforced construction that resists wear and tear--the tent keeps you warm and dry for spring, summer, and fall camping. The tent features 35 square feet of sleeping space, with a twin-track, brim-covered side-opening door, a brimmed rear window, and a pair of vents. As a result, you'll enjoy extra sun and rain protection and plenty of ventilation during inclement weather. The tent's Tetragon bathtub floor, meanwhile, protects you and your gear against splashing rain, a must during downpours. Best of all for serious hikers, the tent sets up quickly and easily, with a durable shock-corded fiberglass frame, ring-and-pin attachments, and color-coded webbing.

Other features include a hanging gear loft, two detachable interior storage pockets to keep essential items handy, mesh panels that allow for clip-in accessories, and a center height of 4 feet.



The tent's 7-by-5-foot footprint sleeps 2 people comfortably.
Specifications:

  • Seasons: 3
  • Sleeps: 2
  • Floor size: 7 by 5 feet
  • Tent area: 35 square feet
  • Pack size: 4 by 25 inches
  • Center height: 4 feet
  • Minimum weight: 5 pounds, 13 ounces
  • Frame: 7.9mm fiberglass
  • Vents: 2
  • Doors: 1
  • Windows: 2
  • Walls: 75D polyester taffeta, 800mm coated/uncoated
  • Fly: 75D StormShield polyester, 800mm
  • Floor: 75D polyester taffeta, 800mm
  • Mesh: 50D no-see-um

About Eureka
Although the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, NY, 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 19th-century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.

The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and early 1940s. The company even fabricated and erected a series of IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton, housing thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had outgrown its previous locale. With the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.

In 1960, renowned explorer Sir Edmund Hillary used Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent--with its practical, freestanding external frame--in a Himalayan expedition to Nepal (Hillary had climbed to the summit of Mt. Everest only six years earlier). In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants during the first all-American Mt. Everest Expedition, where explorers braved fierce 60-plus mph winds and temperatures reached below -20F.

Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s, targeting it to backpackers and families. The first to employ the StormShield design, the lightweight, self-supporting backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents in the industry, with sales reaching over 1 million by its 10-year anniversary. Eureka tents have also traveled as companions on other historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent years, Eureka designed and donated tents to Eric Simonson and his team. The group took two historic research expeditions to Mt. Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history by finding the remains of George Mallory, but the overall mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found several historical artifacts that are now on display at the Smithsonian.


Amazon.com Tent Guide

Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all-purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in. If you're a backpacker, alpine climber, or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to use something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall, and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three-season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproof camping.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four-season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types: freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floorplan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one- and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it with less weight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

Features:

  • 2-person, 3-season rectangular dome tent with 35 square feet of interior space
  • Double-coated StormShield polyester fly and bathtub floor for weather protection
  • Twin-track, side-opening door and brimmed rear window; 2 ventilation vents
  • Hanging gear loft and 2 detachable interior storage pockets for gear and essentials
  • Base measures 7 by 5 feet; stands 48 inches tall; weighs 5 pounds 3 ounces

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Coleman Free-Standing Tent Fan

List price: $14.99
Lowest new price: $14.95
Brand: Coleman
Model: 2000001023

Easily provide powerful air circulation throughout your tent or RV with the Coleman Free-Standing Tent Fan. With adjustable 2-speed airflow control, the Tent Fan will run for up to 21 hours on a set of four D batteries (not included). The fan folds easily for convenient, compact storage and packing.

Features:

  • Powerful air circulation throughout your tent or RV
  • 2-speed airflow control
  • Folds easily for compact storage
  • 21-hour continuous run time
  • Operates on 4 D-cell batteries (not included)

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Swiss Gear Smart Shade Sunscreen/Windbreaker for Canopy

List price: $19.99
Lowest new price: $18.95
Brand: Swiss Gear
Model: SG33048

Smart Shade Canopy Sunscreen and Windbreak sold separately from Canopy for added protection from the elements. Made from the same Heavy Duty, 210D polyester that is enhanced with a special UV resistant coating to ensure durability

An accessory for the Swiss Gear 10- by 10- Foot Smart Shade Canopy, this sunscreen/windbreaker can be attached to any side of the canopy and is made of the same heavy-duty, water-repellent 210-D polyester with special fade- and UV-resistant coating as the canopy.

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  • Can be positioned on any side of canopy for added protection
  • Size; 10' x 10'
  • Heavy duty polyester is UV, fade resistant and water repellent

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