Eureka! Copper Canyon 1512 Twelve-Person 15-Foot by 12-Foot Family Tent Review

Eureka Copper Canyon 1512 Twelve-Person 15-Foot by 12-Foot Family Tent
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I bought this tent in preparation for an overnight camping trip for a family of 5, including a 1 year old. Of course as soon as it arrived the kids wanted to sleep in it THAT night. Well, it was quite the rainy night - ALL NIGHT LONG, light rain to downpours. After setting it up in the drizzle, and wiping out the inside, this tent remained bone dry all night with the factory taped seams. Water just beads off the fly, outside walls, and storm flaps over the windows. I was very impressed with this aspect of the tent. Although the rainfly does not cover much of the long sides of the tent, as I mentioned before, water just beaded and slid off the fly, and down the sides of the tent.

Ventilation was excellent - I was able to open the tops of the storm flaps on the two windows on opposite short sides, in the pouring rain. The fly over these two windows extends out from the tent far enough to protect these windows from even driving rain. The entire top of the tent is mesh and allowed for plenty of air circulation.

The fly has a great feature (in my opinion) - it has four see-through panels at the peak of the tent which allow you to look through the mesh tent roof, to the sky!! If you prefer not to, the tent itself has a zipper panel that zips over the mesh roof in the areas where the fly has the see-through panels. The fly also has the Eureka! logo watermarked into the the outside surface of the fly.

The quality of the materials is excellent, as I would expect from Eureka!. Zippers work very well, fabrics are substantial, and the size is wonderful. I am 6'6" and I can stand easily throughout the tent.

The tent setup easily and all the pieces fit together well. I used a 16'x20' tarp underneath and folded the rest under the tent.

I have not yet used the divider for 2 rooms, the awning, or the included gear loft.

It was obvious to me that a lot of thought went into this tent and it shows in the quality and features. I am looking forward to many years of fun.

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Product Description:
Featuring vertical walls for maximal internal space, this 15-foot x 12-foot (180 square feet) freestanding cabin-style tent accommodates up to 12 campers on cots. The tent includes a removable curtain so it can be divided into two rooms as well as being configured as a single room. Two D-shaped doors with side flaps permit private entry into each room and have large #8 zippers with covers for durability and rain protection. Six large zippered mesh windows open for visibility and airflow and close for privacy. Toggles keep window flaps off the floor and out of the way. A detachable awning shades the front. A fly with clear-panel skylights permits stargazing and includes pockets for storing storm guyouts when not in use. A port allows an extension cord (not included) to be run into the tent. A sweep-out point facilitates housekeeping. A hanging gear-loft supplies convenient storage.
Made of 1200mm, 75D polyester, the tent has nine steel and fiberglass poles that slip into sleeves during setup. Frame clips and ring-and-pin assemblies also facilitate setup. Mesh screens out insects as small as no-see-ums. The tent weighs 39 pounds, 8 ounces and has a center height of 7-foot-4.
Eureka! tents' standard design features include bathtub-style floors that wrap up the sides to keep water out; nickel sliders and self-healing zippers; and factory-taped major seams to seal out weather.
Key Details:
    The spacious Copper Canyon 1512 tent can sleep up to 12 campers.

    Floor Size: 15 x 12 feet
    Pack Size: 10 x 28 inches
    Center Height: 7' 4"
    Minimum Weight: 39 pounds, 8 ounces
    Tent Area: 180 square feet
    Seasons: 3
    Sleeps: 12
    Doors: 2
    Windows: 6
    Wall Fabric: 75D polyester taffeta, 1200 mm
    Fly Fabric: 75D StormShield polyester, 1200 mm
    Floor Fabric: 75D polyester taffeta, 1200 mm
    Mesh Fabric: 68D no-see-um
    Frame: 12.65 mm fiberglass and 19.5 mm steel

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.
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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.


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Coleman WeatherMaster 8 Tent Review

Coleman WeatherMaster 8 Tent
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We bought this tent based on reviews and were not disappointed.We used it for our family of 4, our dog, and a lot of extra gear that we didn't even need.There is a lot of extra room in this tent, and I'd say it can sleep 6 very comfortably, and 8 if you don't have any gear in the tent with you.There is the potential for 2 "rooms" in the tent via a partition that clips in place in the middle of the tent, with a zipper down the center.We didn't use the partition, as our children are young and wouldn't stay on their side anyway.There is a neat little zipper in the rear of the tent for an electrical cord access, which we did use from our campsite.

There was plenty of headroom, and I could easily stand up in the tent and walk from end to end without ducking, and I'm 5' 10".With all the windows open, there is a LOT of airflow, and ventilation was not a problem during the day when it was hot.The only thing we experienced that we didn't expect was that night the temp dropped into the 30's, and with only 4 people in the tent and so many cubic feet of airspace, it got pretty chilly in there, even with all the windows up.(Keep in mind that we didn't pack for cold weather.)

Setup was a snap, and directions are printed on a sheet sewn into the inside of the bag so you won't lose it.I set up the tent to inspect it after I received it, and it took about 30 minutes with me really taking my time.Second attempt on the campsite, the directions were unnecessary as the setup was simple, and it took only 15 minutes with help only for draping the rainfly over the large tent.

In short, I would recommend this family tent without reservation, and look forward to having many camping trips with family and friends in it.

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Roomy enough for the whole gang, the Coleman WeatherMaster 8 Tent is designed for easy setup. The WeatherMaster 8 sleeps 8 people comfortably in three rooms; it has a footprint of 14'x8' and a center height of 6'4". Coleman's Comfort System allows control of airflow with Variflo adjustable ventilation, including the vented Cool-Air Port, privacy vent window, and electrical access port. Continuous, color-coded pole sleeves, an exclusive pin-and-ring design, and InstaClip attachments make setup a breeze with the 19mm steel poles.

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Coleman WeatherMaster Screened 6 Tent Review

Coleman WeatherMaster Screened 6 Tent
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I've camped for many years, first as a Girl Scout and then as an adult.My husband had never camped, let alone in a tent.I took him out in this tent to a National Forest campground in the Shenendoah mountains, and it rained steady for a week.This tent saved the vacation.The middle room served as our dining and rec center, providing ample space for our small camp table where we ate and played cards.The screened porch was a perfect vestibule, and on sunny days it's a great place to relax, nap, read and escape from the bugs.The sleeping room is perfect for two adults and a queen-sized air bed.The middle room will comfortably sleep an entire family, or serve as the "living room", gear room, work room, etc.It has a high ceiling with a loop for hanging a light.The over-cover and Coleman construction make this the driest tent I've ever experienced.After a week of steady rain, not one seep, weep or drip.

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Ideal for family car campers, scout leaders & extended camping excursions, the Coleman WeatherMaster Screened 6 Tent is designed for easy setup. The WeatherMaster Screened 6 sleeps 6 people comfortably in two rooms; it has a footprint of 17'x9' and a center height of 6'4". An additional floorless screened room provides extra ventilation on warm days, a great place for meals and gathering, rain or shine, and protected storage space. Coleman's Comfort System allows control of airflow with Variflo adjustable ventilation, including the vented Cool-Air Port, privacy vent window, and electrical access port. Continuous, color-coded pole sleeves, an exclusive pin-and-ring design, and InstaClip attachments make setup a breeze with the 19mm steel poles.

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Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Review

Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer
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My sister and I went together on this. We do a lot of traveling to dog agility trials, and since she bought a Toyota Highlander Hybrid, the roof is just too high to safely load much in a cargo box. I have fairly long arms, but the first time I tried to load a cargo box on the Highlander it was ridiculous. Soon after she bought the car, she told me she was thinking about buying this trailer. I thought she was nuts to consider spending over 2 grand to haul the cargo box.
The first time I used this thing, I was sold! The trailer is so light it's simple to unhook it and pull it where you need it.

Joe Fisher
Kalispell, MT

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Yakima's Rack and Roll 66 trailer is the perfect marriage of form and function. The Rack and Roll trailer is stylish, yet built to the highest standards of performance. The Rack and Roll goes from your car to stored on the wall in just 60 seconds, and is compatible with popular roof rack products from leading manufacturers. Best of all, you'll never lift heavy objects above your car or SUV again.

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