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Eureka Freedom Outfitter 11-Foot by 6.5-Foot Two-Person Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought my son a Eureka 4XT years ago when he was a Cub Scout & I was the Cubmaster. Now that he's in Boy Scouts, dads like me (I'm still an adult leader) have to use our own tents. However I've since landed in a wheelchair so this design really appealed to me.

Our Boy Scout Troop uses all Eureka Outfitter tents so the boys have no trouble assembling this for me if I need help. This is very important when we're too close for my chair to navigate between the tent plots as proved to be the case at West Point this year. The National Jambo will be even worse.

The fan door is awesome even for able bodies especially if the area is cramped. The door is more navigable than a staked flap which can create a tripping hazard.

Assembly is a little unusual at first but very sensible once you're used to it.

I encountered an extreme wind & rain event this year with no issues at all. This tent fared much better than the cheap mass merchant tents that so many parents buy.

Many people are shocked when they see me at a camping event in my custom off-road power-chair but this Eureka Freedom Outfitter makes it all possible in grand comfort & style.

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One of the most accessible 3-season tents available, the Eureka Freedom Outfitter features a zipperless, wheelchair accessible door (which can be opened with minimal dexterity) and an extra-large vestibule that provides ample space for pets, bike, or gear storage. It's also an ideal car camping tent for couples on extended trips.
This tapered rectangular dome tent sleeps two and has a self-supporting five-pole aluminum frame. The combination of pole pocket and continuous rod sleeves with post and grommet assembly allows set up from one side of tent or from a wheel chair. The combination side entry doors/windows in sleeping area are sized for side transfer of a person onto a cot. Pull handles on internal door and window zippers allow easy grasp and operation. It also features large windows for great views and excellent ventilation.
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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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Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 Footprint Review

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(More customer reviews)REVIEW: (3 Nights at Bass Lake, CA)- (SETUP) Even with instructions I was baffled with the pole configuration.I'm serious, the instructions could have been in "Pop-up book" format and I'd still have been lost!Even when I thought I had everything in place I came to find out that some sections were upside down.[When you set it up once (correctly), you'll be golden from then on and it shouldn't take but a few minutes in the future.]
- Condensation collected under the cover of the tent, but it never fell through the net-mesh.
- Great Airflow with/without the cover.
- Both entrances/exits work well and felt strong.
- Tent is solid as a drum when fully assembled.
- Stakes aren't needed unless you have the cover on.
- Plenty of privacy with the cover on.
- The net-mesh works amazing at keeping insects out and giving the occupants a panoramic approach to sleeping.
- [BACKPACKING] You can fit it all into one pack, but you might want to split it into two if you are sharing sleep space with a friend.
- [BACKPACKING] You will probably need a smaller sack to keep this tent in if your looking to save space.FINAL THOUGHTS:Long story short, if you need a great solid tent that can fit three bodies, plus gear, in comfort and is Backpack friendly, then this is an excellent choice.

I'd buy the Footprint for this tent.The material for the tent is plenty strong, but if your going to invest in a tent of this quality and cost, then it's better to get as much as you can out of it for future uses.

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This lightweight footprint comes with durable clips which attach directly to the Jakes Foot on the tent body.It will greatly increase the life of your tent's floor by protecting your investment from dirt, gravel and sharp objects.

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Paha Que Pamo Valley 10- by 10-Foot Six-Person Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)My husband and I have been tent camping for years. We own two other tents - a 4-person REI dome tent (that we've enjoyed for 10+ years) and a small backpacking tent that sets up quickly and takes up very little space in the trunk of our car. We finally got this last summer when I wanted to start sleeping on a cot (back problems, darn them) and none of the cots I wanted would fit in our other tents.

After lots of careful research I decided on this tent because of its size, everything I'd read about ease of set-up, Paha Que's customer service, and how well people say they stand up to wind and storms. We like desert camping and wind and storms are usually part of the package.

We got to use it for two camping trips so far and were not disappointed whatsoever. But I must say that I am REALLY glad we did a trial set-up in our local park before going. Some of the set-up for us wasn't as easy as it looked in their online video instructions - those poles are really strong and not as flexible as the fiberglass ones we were used to (and maybe we're just a little more out-of shape than we thought). Either way, we were able to figure out a system that worked for us ahead of time so we weren't struggling during set-up at the campsite. I highly recommend doing that if you can.

I can't say enough good things about sleeping in it though. It was huge and roomy - my husband was able to stand up to get dressed and undressed which he never could in our other tents (he's just under 6' tall). We also had room for a small table, a tent fan and a porta-potty (no more late night jaunts out into the cold where I wake up too much to go back to sleep).

The inside pockets that are reachable from the outside are very handy, as is the "attic" where we can store all those little things that just get in the way. We could've brought chairs in if we wanted, there's that much room, but we didn't want to this time. Heck we could live in it if we ever needed to! I also love the square shape vs the dome shape - it's a much better use of space and things just seem to fit better (like cots, for instance).

We didn't get to try out its storm-resistant qualities though, because we had unusually good weather those weeks - darn it, because I was really looking forward to cozying up in there during a good storm. Oh well, maybe next time. But the ventilation was excellent and we didn't notice any condensation on the tent walls, even though there was dew on the grass in the mornings.

The only downside (and I'm really reaching here) is that because of its large footprint our choice of campsites was more limited than we were used to - but that would be true of any large tent and it's actually smaller than a lot of other "family" tents on the market.

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Like all Paha Que tents, the Pamo Valley Tent--the tallest model of all tents by Paha Que--uses state-of-the art fabrics, innovative design, and high-quality components for performance that ensures a trouble-free camping experience. Designed to provide maximum usable space and total weatherproof performance, this tent is ideal for 4-6 people.
With its large no-see-um grade mesh roof, two large doors and windows, the Pamo Valley provides excellent ventilation, visibility around camp, and fantastic stargazing at night. And when the weather turns unpredictably drizzly or wet, the Pamo Valley buttons up tightly with an easy-to-install rainfly for full waterproof performance--even in heavy rain anddriving wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour. A bathtub style floor design keeps running ground water out off the tent as well.
The entire tent body and floor seams of the Pamo Valley are factory tape-sealed, elimating the need for an awkward full-coverage rainfly. By sealing all of the tent's floor, body, and rainfly seams, only a partial coverage rainfly is needed, which is also integral to Paha Que Weather Control System (WCS). Partial coverage rainflies and mesh roofs provide great ventilation in any weather while virtually eliminating interior condensation, even on the most humid nights. Paha Que's rainflies (which have built-in awnings) also allow the use of doors and windows even during foul weather.
The Pamo Valley comes complete with a full set of adjustable and reflective guylines and two complete sets of ground stakes to accommodate any ground conditions you may encounter. An oversized carry sack makes folding and storing the tent a breeze. An emergency tent repair kit is also included with this tent. Gear access ports are located underneath each side window which allow access to your gear without tracking bugs and mud into the tent. (This is especially a feature appreciated by the parents of little ones!) Interior hanging gear slings and an overhead gear attic make gear storage and access a snap while also maximizing the amount of usable space inside the tent.
The entire Pamo Valley tent is supported by a heavy-duty 6000 series aluminum pole set. All sets are shock-corded for ease of set-up and storage and are also covered by Paha Que's lifetime warranty. A pair of awning poles is also included.
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About Paha Que
Paha Que Wilderness Inc. is a young and innovative company that makes high-quality family camping tents. Campers love them, but when they first see the name in print, they pause and wonder just how to pronounce it and try to understand its meaning. You won't find it in any dictionary and there have been debates amongst linguists about its derivation. According to the legend behind the term, Paha Que is the Southwest Indian version of "Aloha." Paha Que takes it to mean "happy trails." It can mean hello, good-bye, how are you, have a good day, and more. Perhaps a variation on the Spanish phrase Que Pasa? The people at Paha Que learned it from a local rancher friend whose grandpa learned it from local Indians. It boils down to the fact that the name is surely different, and appropriately so because these tents are very different from ordinary tents.
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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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Sierra Designs Meteor Light 6 Person Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)The quality of this tent is on par with what you would expect from one designed for backcountry enthusiasts. You can't find that attention to detail in most 6 man tents. Nothing bad to say about it. I have a family of four, we wanted room to grow and have more than enough with this tent. Interior mesh pockets everywhere. Room enough to stand. The panoramic view from our backs was the nicest surprise. Love it! if you are car camping with kids this is a must have.

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FEATURES of the Meteor Light 6 Person Tent by Sierra Designs Dye Free Optic White Canopy Patent Pending Eye Pole Roomy 6-Person Family Tent Canopy and Mesh for Appropriate Mix of Privacy and Venting Vestibule Venting Sew-Free Window M-Hub Jake?s Foot Pole Attachment DAC Twist Clip SPECIFICATIONS: Season: 3 Capacity: 6 Trail Weight: 15 lb 10 oz Packed Weight: 16 lb 7 oz Number of Doors: 2 Interior Area: 81.5 ft2 Vestibule Area: 3030 ft2 Peak Height: 81" Packed Size: 26" x 11" x 10" Number of Poles: 3 hubbed Pole Diameter (Outer): 14.50 / 13.00 mm Floor Material: 70D Nylon, 3000mm Body Material: 68D Polyester, Dye-Free White Fly Material: 75D Polyester, 1500mm Poles: DAC DA-17 Green Anodizing

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Eureka Extended Stay 19-Foot by 14-Foot Eight-Person Family Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)Eureka Extended Stay 19- by 14-Foot Eight-Person Family Tentis no good.Its poor design made it function like a huge parachute.I set it up in my back yard to apply seam sealer and the tent disintegrated in less than 24 hours in a 10 to 15 MPH breeze.I had attached all clips to the poles and the tent was fully staked except for one loop inside, which stabilized the door in the room divider.The two main fiberglass poles that supported the rain fly split lengthwise and then sheered in two.The tent collapsed to the ground and could not be righted without replacement parts.I cannot believe that Eureka put their name on this tent.

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Perfect for large families who enjoy their space and privacy, the Eureka Extended Stay family tent offers the largest floor space of any Eureka model--266 square feet. Additionally, it can be divided into two sleeping areas with the removable room divider and it includes a screen room for enjoying the evening sunset. With the removable zippered room divider you can have one (9' 6"by 14') or two (9' 6" by 7') sleeping rooms. The large floorless screen room comes with clip-on storm flaps, which keep you dry during inclement weather.
This large-volume tent is erected with 12.7mm fiberglass and 19mm cable-corded self-supporting steel poles. Set up is quick and easy thanks to the ring and pin attachments, color coded poles with central hub attachment points, polyester pole sleeves, and fly clips. It features a bathtub floor that keeps seams taut and high off the ground, and factory taped fly and floor seams for superior weather protection. Other features include large no-see-um mesh roof panels, two mesh gear pockets, three accessory hoops with clothesline, and a flashlight loop.
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Big Agnes Pine Island 4 - Four Person Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)I was looking for a tent that wasn't too big or too small. The pine island fits the bill.My wife and our four dogs had plenty of room.Granted we made sure they were plenty tired.I did a dry run at home first, very easy.It's lightweight for its size and the briefcase style bag will pack great on my motorcycle.The vestibule 's are large and plenty of pouches inside.It really holds the heat in so remember to prop open the vestibules on hot days.
Last note, the insect population found refuge under the rainfly, I had to remove it then put it back on before retiring for the evening.

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Pine Island tents are the answer for any three season car or base camping trip as well as shorter approach camping. Free-standing with identical dual doors and vestibules, the Pine Island sets up easily and offers plenty of headroom and interior space for occupants with plenty of interior pocket and vestibule space for all of the gear. Strong aluminum poles and durable polyester fabrics offer a spacious value-oriented shelter.Features:-3 season, free standing, camping/base camp tent -Lightweight 7001 Aluminum poles with press fit connectors -Hub/pole design makes set up easy -Color coded pole ends, grommet webbing and buckles make set up easy -Fly is durable polyester rip-stop with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating -Floor is durable polyester with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating -Tent body is lightweight polyester mesh and durable nylon rip-stop -Plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up -Reflective guyline for nighttime visibility -Double door and vestibules with D-shaped doors in tent body -Window in front vestibule door and storm flaps on vestibule zippers -Interior mesh pockets -All seams are taped -Hook shaped aluminum stakes included -Briefcase style carry bag with long shoulder straps and organizational pockets -Gear loft loops included: Big Agnes gear loft sold separately -Footprint sold separately Specifications:Trail Wt.: 8lb 11oz Packed Wt.: 9lb 6oz Fast Fly Wt.:6lb 8oz Packed Size: 4"x13"x24" Floor Area: 62.5 sq ft Vestibule Area: 33 sq ft Head Height: 51"

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Sierra Designs Moken 4 Person Basecamp Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)So far so good with this well designed tent. I am currently "camping" on a "tent" platform with timber frame posts and beams all around and 3 walls about a third of the way done with natural building techniques. I also have a standard framed roof with a tarp pinned down to it. I am seeking to see if this tent will over winter in a partially built structure in order to observe the natural building process as it is performing. This will allow me to make design changes to the structure without actually having to deconstruct or settle on a less than optimally performing house.
As far as what can be said about the tent, the design is solid and well thought out. The poles are super strong and surprisingly easy to assemble. I am still assessing the whole seperated room thing????? The floor does not go all the way across and it is difficult to tell whether or not this will be the best situation until I try it staked and on the earth next summer. Maybe the footprint is a needed accessory, in which case it should be considered an accessory????????
All in all this was the best tent that I could find at this pricemark.

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Lots of organizational options, easy to pitch, and enormous living space characterize this shelter. The fixed floor of the main room offers gear space, while A-frame ends house sleepers. Consumers can pitch the Moken with three separate rooms, or remove each depending on their needs.

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Primus BiFrost Y6 Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)We live in Iceland, and we needed a new family tent. We are 2 adults and 3 children. Living in Iceland we sometimes get bad weather so big indoor space was a must. We do not go camping a lot, maybe 2-3 (2-4 days each) every summer. We bought this tent a year ago and I have just good things to say! A king size air maddrass (180 cm wide) just fits perfectly in the bedroom, so fitting 3 is no problem. The living area is huge! We fitted ones 12 people for dinner in bad weather!!!! It is also great because when the weather is good you can open "doors" in 3 directions!
It takes us about 15-20 minutes to put up, my husband doing most of the work :)
As it is a big tent - it is quite sensitive to wind, so sleeping in very windy weather can be difficult. You also need to have a fairly big grasspot for the tent as it is very big in areal.

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The BiFrost Y6 is our roomiest tent with two separate sleeping compartments with room for 3 people in each. The compartments are connected by a "dome" with a diameter of approx. 3 meters. The tent works well for a group of people under one roof that wants a larger space to move around in. The outer tent is made of PU coated polyester and the floor fabric can handle a 3000 mm water column. The inner tent is made of Oxford Polyester can can handle a 7000 mm water column. The tent is equipped with storm guy lines. The tents have privacy windows and a floor that can easily be snapped into place between the sleeping compartments. They come with poles that allow you to riase the door for rain protection or a shady spot outside the tent.

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Chinook Twin Peaks Guide Fiberglass Expedition Tents 6 Person Plus 2 Doors Height 6.75FT New Review

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(More customer reviews)The first time setting this up (in our garage), it took my husband and I only 30 minutes to set up the tent, and another 30 minutes to set up the fly.The directions were decent, but they don't tell you that it is color-coded which helps. The direction on the fly is incorrect - you need to place the spine pole of the fly into the web pockets before you drape it over the tent.

Very roomy with plenty of ventilation.We placed ours on a light tarp that was a very close footprint of the tent itself.

It is probably a known item to frequent campers, but having only used the very small tents, it took us a few minutes to figure out what the toggles were for inside and outside the tent (securing the rolled up unzipped divider).Velcro tabs on the fly to hold it on the poles were also designed but not in the directions.

We'll be camping with it this weekend with some rain in the forecast and I hope to have a follow-up review. The zippers seem well-made with velcro fastners to keep the elements out.

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Featuring another innovative design concept in family/group tents: Chinook's InterDome, a 2 tent-in-1 system, for double the living space.One very roomy sleeping dome, plus a functional and practical screened dome with a removable heavy-duty floor will make you the envy of the campground.Features: Extremely large screened dome is big enough to fit a picnic table;Both Interdome rooms have plenty of headroom with peaks that are 6'6" high;Heavy duty, oxford nylon floor on main dome will stand up to repeated camp cot and foot traffic;Very durable PE floor on the screened dome can be removed if necessary;Two large doors on the fly double as sun and rain awnings;Extra long tent fly has delta panels to help keep rain well away from the tent floor and body;Designed for a quick and easy set-up so you can enjoy the great outdoors faster.Specifications: Capacity: 6 person +;Fiber Glass poles tent weight: 28 lbs 8 oz (12.9 kg);Poles: 4 + ridgepole;Doors: 2 doors;Height: 6'9" (206 cm);Floor: 13'8" x 9'4" (417 x 285 cm);Body area: 128 ft2 (11.9 m2);with vestibule area: 142 ft2 (13.2 m2);3 season.

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Eureka Assault Outfitter 4 8.5-Foot by 7.5-Foot Four-Person Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)The Assault Outfitter is a great tent; it is made better than the standard tent, and is certainly up to 'expedition duty' quality. It is also roomy for this type of tent, with plenty of room for two large people and associated gear..and lots of gear, making this a true four-season tent.
It has been noted in another review that this is 'not a backpacking tent'; I would argue that it depends on your definition of backpacking. To me, it IS a backpacking tent. If I'm out for a week or more in rugged conditions, frankly, I want a bit more than the average ultra-light backpacking tent offers. No, you won't want to stuff this in your average weekend internal frame pack; not because you can't handle 13 lbs, but because it is bulky. However, if you're old school like me, and use a large external frame pack, like the Kelty Super Tioga, it will swallow this tent up with ease, and pack quite comfortably. Add a few quality compression straps to this, and break it down and distribute the load amongst two or three backpackers, and it becomes even more 'backpack-able'. I'll admit that I'm an old light-infantryman, used to packing sixty-eighty lbs for weeks on end, so 13 lbs of reliable and comfortable living space on my back is a non-issue. If you're an ultra-light minimalist, and want to backpack with only a fanny pack and three matches, this is not the tent for you.
I would add that if you're the type that keeps a 'bug-out rucksack' on standby, this is a great tent to have stuffed inside of it, as it is built heavily enough for serious and extended duty.
If I could only own one tent (and I own several), this would be the one that I kept.

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Modeled after tents Eureka makes to shelter the military, the 4-season Eureka Assault Outfitter 4 can withstand the punishment of blowing sand, tropical storms and arctic cold. This three-pole rectangular dome tent sleeps up to four, and its streamlined shape easily sheds snow and heavy rain. The double-point front vestibule features UV and cold resistant window and is bottom venting; a single-point rear vestibule vents left, right, or rolls completely open.
It features a has a heavy-duty bathtub floor made of 210D oxford nylon that repels water and a tough 75D Stormshield polyester ripstop fly with 1500mm coating. It's further strengthened by the pre-bent 13mm 6000 series aluminum frame (three poles). Other features include two doors with durable #10 zippers, High/Low windows in each door for improved ventilation, and a post and grommet assembly.
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Eureka Grand Manan 9 Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)This seemed like the perfect tent for us; more than enough room but not too large. Ventilation appeared to be excellent, and it was. It's the most comfortable tent I've been in during the daytime when others can be stuffy.

But setup and take down is a pain. The sleeves are restricted in four places (two on each) to allow the fly to be attached to the frame via velcro tabs (seen in the photos as D-shaped openings). Unfortunately the restricted channels are the approximate size of the ferrules (metal tubes that attach pole sections), and each ferrule needs to be fed through individually--they won't go otherwise. It's common for the pole sections to become separated during this procedure. These challenges add a good ten minutes to setup. During take down the same thing happens; the ferrules need to be individually worked through the restricted channels. Perhaps other pole designs with smaller ferrules or none at all like some used by other manufacturers would help.

The side windows allow low ventilation and are easy to see through. They are covered by panels that fasten to the tent fabric three or four inches from each window corner. They hang an inch or so from the tent fabric thereby allowing air flow from the outside when everything else is closed up. Although this would be nice on warm evenings, cooler nights might be a problem, and in my opinion these panels make this a one-season tent. Zippered covers, like the ones on the doors, would stop air flow when desired.

On the plus side the tent features wonderful ventilation. The Grand Manan has numerous ventilation possibilities to take advantage of breezes from any direction, no matter how slight. Two roof vents, accessible from the inside via zippered openings, allow heat to escape, and they work; heat can be felt coming through them even while pitched in the shade. Both doors feature fastenings that allow the bottom portion of the door covers to be rolled up a few inches allowing air flow to enter the tent. These and the roof vents alone, along with air from the side windows, would make this tent among the most comfortable on warm evenings. But further, the fly can be rolled up and fastened in several different configurations to take advantage of prevailing breezes--see photos.

But the two problems outlined above were deal breakers for me. Perhaps Eureka will modify these bugs on future versions, and if so, the tent would be a perfect choice for a wide variety of conditions.

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You'll be untra-comfortable inside our new Grand Manan 9. With straight lower walls to maximize interior space and a roll up fly for 4-way ventilation this is an ideal 3 person, 3 season tent. Floor size is 9'X9' with a 6'center with 2 doors and 4 windows. There is 21% more headroom than a standard 2-pole dome and 16% more volume with our strainght wall design.

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Eureka Equinox 6 Luxury Family 12-Foot by 10-Foot Six-Person Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)We've used this tent for boy scouts, girl scouts, and family from 1-4 weeks per year.It's very roomy and comfortable.Truly sleeps six, although my husband and I have enjoyed a queen airbed with porta crib, luggage, and room to move around.My favorite part is the windows - three large ones.It's dreamy to lie on an air bed and read.Sun and rain stay out, gentle breezes come in.Winds stay out when all is closed.Vent on top, too.After a few years, the zipper split - things wear out.Eureka was great.They sent a new zipper with simple instructions for replacing it, something akin to zipping a jacket together.It require a minimal amount of sewing at the end of the zipper that I was able to do on my 35 year old Kenmore sewing machine.It's time to replace the tent.Wind tore a hole in top this week end.Gusts 20-40 mph.(tore grommets out of our dining fly)Zippers are becoming sluggish.Like I said, things wear out.We plan to buy this tent again.Look for it in blue.

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Camp in confidence with the Eureka hexagonal Equinox family tent, which is constructed from a six-legged, shockcorded aluminum frame. It sleeps up to six, has a very roomy 6 foot, 7 inch center height, and is ideal for late season car camping or setting up at the beach. This tent has one door and three large windows (one in the door), which are hooded to protect against inclement weather. It also offers a closable roof vent and breathable nylon roof and walls that help to keep condensation to a minimum.
Set up is effortless, thanks to the 5/8" pre-bent, shockcorded aluminum umbrella frame that is assembled via pin and ring connectors. It features a heavy-duty bathtub floor made of 4 ounce 210D oxford nylon that repels water. The multi-coated 75D Stormshield polyester fly provides full coverage and improves durability and resistance to UV, acid rain, and tearing. Other features include two mesh gear pockets, gear loft loops, flashlight loop, and twin track doors.
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Eureka Titan Luxury Family 13.5-Foot by 9.5-Foot Eight-Person Two-Room Tent Review

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(More customer reviews)I am an avid backpacker and typically use much smaller tents. However, I recently used a Titan for 5 days at a music festival. While the first three days were sunny and warm, the 4th and 5th days brought rain and micro-burst wind conditions with gusts over 60 mph. Winds coming straight down that caused the tent to pump up and down like a bellows. The word 'scary' comes immediately to mind but the tent and all contents came through dry and without damage. The corner guy-out points are the key!!! Use nylon cord and take advantage of these above-ground points to anchor and stabilize this tent and you cannot go wrong. All around us, awnings were being ripped off of very expensive RV's and lesser quality tents turned into big kites. Thanks Eureka! for making a very tough and dry tent!

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The large Eureka Titan family tent offers room to roam with a 128 square foot area and enough space to comfortably sleep eight campers. The near vertical walls help to maximize the interior space. It also comes with a removable internal divider to create two rooms for added privacy. It features a number of homey touches, including a corner closet that enables the use of hangers, clothesline rings, and mesh storage pockets on the ceiling panels. This tent has two large doors for easy entry/exit as well as a total of six windows for optimal ventilation.
It's protected from the elements by a heavy-duty bathtub floor made of 4 ounce 210D oxford nylon that repels water. The multi-coated 75D Stormshield polyester fly improves durability and resistance to UV, acid rain, and tearing. The stable, long-lasting frame consists of a mix of lightweight, shockcorded 6000 Series aluminum poles that easily connect to a hub, thanks to the color-coded clip system.
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