Great 2-Person Tent for Extreme Conditions! , March 4, 2007
Reviewer: Todd Shillam (Seattle-Tacoma, WA) -
I have taken my Eureka Apex 2XT on numerous car camping trips last year, and it worked great even in the pouring rain in the Cascade Mountains of Washington (and it rains here no doubt). The tent rainfly has a nice PU (Polyurethane) coating on the underside, and a factory DWR (Durable Water Repellant) treatment on the outside surface that beads water very well. The full vestibules on both sides is a must-have feature of this tent--great for storing gear, boots, and even cooking while under protective cover (unzip rainfly a bit before starting a stove). The two large entrance doors on both sides make entry and exit from the tent easy. I also like how this tent breathes very well--very, very little condensation (none if those doors are unzipped and rolled down). I also purchased the optional gear loft, and I found this addition worth the cost. I like how I can toss my wallet, keys, flashlight, and other gear into the tent loft.
The only downsides here are the two side tent doors do not have mesh bug-screens. However I found that with the vestibules fully zipped, those little critters have a tough time finding a way inside. If they do, I just zip the tent doors shut. For backpacking, the weight is a bit on the heavy side. However if you are going on a trek with an adult partner, given them a tent pole and the rainfly, and a ground cloth. Meanwhile,you keep a tent pole, the tent itself, and the stakes--that is just over 2 pounds (nice for the ultralight packer). The tent floor fabric is a light ripstop. Make sure you get a ground cloth. I would not recommend the Eureka ground tarps--too heavy and cheap plastic. I would recommend a cloth emergency all-weather space blanket--it will reflect back heat in colder weather, and its much lighter for about the same price if not less.
Otherwise, I do not think you will find a better tent for the money. I would even go so far as to say this tent is near expedition quality and craftsmanship. In short, you won't be dissappointed.
Excellent tent, November 11, 2006
Reviewer: B. Dunn "bookworm" (Minnesota) -
Tent was bought for summer camping. Very easy to set up and take down. Very good tent at a reasonable price.
Great little tent, October 9, 2006
Reviewer: AceCadet (Atlanta, GA) -
I've taken this tent out three times so far. Once "car camping" and two backpacking trips. Two of those trips we had very heavy rains. Both times the tent stayed completely dry. I was very impressed. This is also one of the only two person tents that I've camped with that is actually comfortable for two people. The dual vestibules give plenty of gear room. Set up is simple even for one person. It's a little on the heavy side for backpacking - if that will be your main use I suggest looking at the Pinnacle Pass which is the same tent but with aluminum poles that make it about a pound lighter.
Great tent for the price!!!!, September 22, 2006
Reviewer: Sean Hafner (Kalamazoo, MI) -
I just took this tent camping and it stayed incredibly dry! I was camping in a field with tall grass when I woke up in the morning my rain fly was covered in dew, yet the was absolutely no moisture on the inside (including condensation). It is definetly not a fall/winter tent though. If I not had a good sleeping bag, I would have been freezing. Also, I did not seal the seams (which I plan on doing), and I didn't rain while I was using it, so if the conditions are a little rougher there maybe some issues, I don't know. Otherwise great tent for the price.
Great Test, August 31, 2006
Reviewer: Okon (Seattle,Wa) -
Plenty of space for 2 people and a dog!..This tent is very spacious and vestibules are big as well. For size this tent is also very light for 2 people...recommend to any backpackers
Good enough for its intended purpose, August 17, 2006
Reviewer: Kurt Mclaren (Jamaica) -
It's a good enough tent if you are camping out for the weekend or a few days. It doesn't really fit two normal sized individuals comfortably, but they can both fit. If you want value for money, it's an ok product. I also have the Eureka!® Apex Tent, which i personally think is a better tent.
good for the price, August 7, 2006
Reviewer: Becky Dawson "Becks" (Minneapolis, MN USA) -
This is a really decent tent for the price I paid. It is kind of small, just big enough for my gear, and me but if you'd leave your bags outside, 2 people will fit. It is extremely easy to set up after you figure it out. I put it up once before taking it camping and after that first try, I was able to pitch it by myself in about 5 minutes. However I have only taken it camping for one weekend, and the weather was perfect, so I'm not sure how it stands up to harsher conditions. Overall it is a good buy.
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Eureka Apex 2XT Adventure 7-by 5-Foot Two-Person Tent 