Eureka Tetragon 8 Adventure 8-Foot by 7-Foot Four-Person Tent

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Classic dome design with enough wiggle room for 4 people.
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Technical Details

- Single-room rectangular dome tent sleeps four (8' 6" by 7' 6" floor; 63.75 square foot area)
- Double-coated StormShield polyester fly and polyester bathtub floor provide excellent weather protection
- Brim over twin-track, side-opening door offers protected front entry; brimmed rear window allows ventilation during inclement weather
- Hanging gear loft and two detachable interior storage pockets keep essential items handy
- Center height of 60 inches; weighs 8 pounds, 6 ounces
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 "Perfect tent for Dad and Lad!" 2009-10-28
By Randall L. Rudeen (Allen, Texas USA)
I purchased this tent for a Dad and Lad Scout campout this last weekend. I was able to get it from Academy marked down to $59.99. Felt I got a great deal. My son and I arrived at camp right at dusk and the tent went up easily and quickly, even in the dark. The temperatures reached the low 40s both nights and we stayed comfortable and dry. I love the extra pockets included for small gear storage. With two air mattresses and our gear, we probably couldn't have fit anyone else in the tent...but perfect for the two of us. I plan on buying cots for the next campout so we can store our stuff under them, thus creating more space.

 "Suprisingly disappointed" 2009-08-30
By Jonathan Brett
I have owned an 8 x 8 tent made by Eureka (Gander Mountain label) for about 8 years and it is an excellent tent. I also own a 7 x 8 tent made by Kelty which is also and excellent tent. I take great care of my tents as well. I bought this tent with great excitement, for two reasons: It was designed more like my Kelty tent, which I love, and because it had the Eureka name, which is considered to be a great name in tents.



After unboxing the tent, I set it up in no time at all. This tent sets up VERY EASY, just like my Kelty. After getting it set up and taking a closer look at the seams, etc., I discovered that there were about 2 inches of missing stitches along one of the seams. I accepted this as merely a mass-production flaw and I stitched it up. I REALLY wanted to keep this tent. The next day, I began examing the surface of the tent fabric a bit more and discovered a couple small holes that were obviously original holes (smooth edges). At this point I was becoming skeptical of whether this tent was REALLY any better than the cheap tents you can get at Walmart. I tried to ignore these flaws, becaust at this point, I still really wanted to keep this tent because of it's ease of set-up and it's great ventilation.



The next week I took this tent on our annual Canadian adventure into northern Ontario, to be used for interior kayak camping. It set up easily, It held up good in the rain, but not great, and everything went fairly well with it for 3 nights. At this point, I had planned on keeping it. Then, upon returning home,I unpacked it to dry it out more thoroughly, and I noticed that one of the metal ferrules had just fallen off the end of one of the fly rods. I was so disappointed, as I knew I could not justify keeping this tent.



It is my opinion, based on examining a LOT of tents, that this tent, as much as I want to say otherwise, is no better in quality than those that are half the price from Walmart or similar stores. From the crooked weak stitching, to the inferior fabric, to the horribly assembled rods, I saw no reason to pay twice as much as a similar tent.



Either Eureka quality has dramatically gone down over the years, or they are having their less expensive tents built by some inferior company, and selling them with the Eureka name. One thing is absolute, this tent was not near the quality of the one I bought years ago for about the same price, not even close. I am guessing that if I kept this tent, it wouldn't have lasted more than 2 years of regular camping. I returned it.



I would have given it 3 stars because that's what it is, and AVERAGE tent. However, because it cost twice as much as the same size AVERAGE tent from Walmart, I had to deduct 1 star. If you want an average tent that will perform just as good as this one, you can get one for half the price. If you want a high-quality tent for more money, look elsewhere. I wish I could recommend this tent but I cannot.

 "Great Value!" 2009-07-21
By M. Olivas (Virginia)
In the past I rarely tent camped -- just two backpack tenting experiences (on Sado Island for Earth Festival), two car camping expeditions (in Yellowstone, then Malibu) and one week living in a platform tent while working at a Girl Scout Camp in high school.



So I was nervous about committing to a tent.



I read all kinds of reviews of mass-produced tents and higher-end tents. I'd decided that if I couldn't get a higher-end tent (a Kelty, an REI or a Eureka) at a good price I'd go with a mass-produced 4-person Quest Eagle's Peak at Dick's for [..]



I do energy work and thought "Why not use Law of Attraction for the perfect tent?"



So I wrote in my journal "I'd like the Eureka Tetragon 5 for [..] or less or even better."



The next day after lunching with my friends, I rushed to Dick's b/c I had to get up the road.



Imagine my excitement when I saw the Eureka Tetragon 8 for [..]! An unadvertised special!



It's a breeze to put up and take down, and b/c I am a camping wussy, I am happy to say it fits my full-size air-mattress with tons of room for my boyfriend (6" 4"') and me and our gear.



We didn't get the predicted rain, but am confident that it will do well.



Am considering getting some polyfil for underneath from Lowe's.



Very very happy!

 "Great tent for the money" 2009-06-05
By Brian Almonrode
Having a brand new Tiger Cub and the first of many camping trips coming up this summer a new tent was in order. After reviewing many sites such as EMS, REI, I decided on a four person, 3 season tent.



The Tetragon offers a few of the most important features for me:

- Polyester construction - no nylon means longer life

- Easy setup - think Tiger Cub helper - only 2 poles!

- Desperate fly - passed the garden hose rain test with flying colors

- Right height - my 48" tall son can stand in the middle

- Light weight - not a backpacking tent but easily carried in my ruck sack



Overall, very pleased with this tent - costs a bit more than some Coleman or other large brands, but for me buying a tent from a tent company is important.



Recommend buying the footprint and the correct stakes for you anticipated soil type - this tent doesn't come with them (and shouldn't). Eureka did lose one star for the slightly lower quality stuff sacks - there's no drawstring button (the little spring-loaded clip) to keep the tent in and because the tent poles keep the rolled (or stuffed) length a bit too wide.



Highly recommend despite the 2 VERY minor issues above.

 "Super easy setup!" 2009-05-08
By Virginia Newcomb (Kansas City, MO)
I ordered this tent because I need a tent I can set it up by myself. It was so easy to set up the very first time. The two poles set up first and then, beginning at the bottom, the tent is easily snapped onto the poles. Lots of ventilation for warm weather camping, yet the fly that goes over the whole thing keeps rain out. I really love this tent.


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Eureka Tetragon 7 Adventure 7-Foot by 7-Foot Three-Person Tent

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This tent is ideal for casual backpacking or recreational camping.
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Technical Details

- Single-room rectangular dome tent sleeps three (7 by 7 floor; 49 square foot area)
- Double-coated StormShield polyester fly and polyester bathtub floor provide excellent weather protection
- Brim over twin-track, side-opening door offers protected front entry; brimmed rear window allows ventilation during inclement weather
- Hanging gear loft and two detachable interior storage pockets keep essential items handy
- Center height of 52 inches; weighs 6 pounds, 10 ounces
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 "Stays dry. 7x7 is a good size for 2 adults and backpacks" 2009-11-23
By Brian R
After reading some reviews that said this tent leaks, I was nervous about using it in the rain. I didn't apply any extra waterproofing and it stayed totally dry during a night of wind and an inch of rain. Size is perfect to fit 2 adult males and their backpacks. The 7x5 may be lighter and pack smaller, but having your backpack inside on a rainy night is well worth the extra weight of the 7x7.

 "Problem experienced with the Tetragon 7" 2009-10-04
By Glenn Kent (Georgia)
I've been on 2 to 4-week wilderness trips in northern Canada and Alaska reaching up to 300-miles from the nearest settlement. Needless to say, there's been bad weather experienced in tents. Never has there been a tent pole failure (an old Eureka 3 season). A Eureka Tetragon 7 was purchased as an inexpensive tent intended for car camping; not for critical dependency. It was delivered late afternoon with expected overnight rain. Good. It could be tested to determine if seam sealer might be needed as a touchup. It went up before nightfall in the back yard. A check the following morning showed one of the two main poles had snapped in half. Though not in the tent overnight to describe wind conditions, there was an indicator. Two 10-ft-diameter outdoor canvas umbrellas had been mistakenly left open overnight. If strong winds had been present, they would not have remained standing. After allowing the tent to dry in what became a sunny day, a closer examination showed the two short poles in sleeves above both doors looked as if someone had deliberately abused them. They would not last much longer. I sent an email to the manufacturer asking if they knew of manufacturing defects. Two months later, there was still no response. That's when this review was submitted. I've since purchase a Marmot Thor P3 expedition tent (for other purposes obviously) and I'm considering a 3-season from Big Agnes or Marmot (at higher prices than the Tetragon 7). Having owned North Face expedition, Eureka 3 season and car camping tents plus experienced other brands on trips, it was unfortunate to permanently eliminate Eureka (now owned be a larger parent company) from any further purchasing decisions. It's a manufacture's decision what kind of reputation they want to develop; no response to an inquiry is not a good customer experience. I will never trust Eureka again.

 "Poles broke the first time we used it" 2009-10-04
By S. Stiner (Lower Michigan)
The tent poles are cheap and several of them snapped the first time the tent was used. Amazon was great with the refund and even paid for return shipping.

 "Poor design that won't last long" 2009-08-24
By J. Reynolds
We bought 12 of these tents. Right of the bat, 1 of the 12 was missing a grommet to hold the back small pole over the window. Basically killing that tent. After the first year of use 7 of the 12 tents were broken. The number one repair problem with the tents are the poles. The tent uses 4 poles, which in itself makes it harder to setup than most 2 or 3 pole designs. Two poles cross to form the main supports for the tent. 5 tents had these poles break, and we were able to easily repair them. The two small poles over the windows are so thin, I've had 8 of these poles just splinter. The metal ends do not come off, making these impossible to repair. They have to be fully replaced. So far Eureka has failed to respond to 3 email requesting assistance, as their is no place to purchase these pieces to fix the tent. The small poles also lead to holes in the rain fly when being installed, if they slip from the grommet that holds them.



In general when we set the tent up, it was very loose and not very tight, making it look extremely flimsy.



For the money, their are tons of tents that are much more stable and will last longer. I personally chose to not buy something this cheap again and we are buying Alps Mountaineering Tents.

 "tetragon good" 2009-08-23
By alan Freshman (syracuse,ny)
Purchased for light duty. Used few times so far and has worked exactly as advertised. Set-up is simple and can be done by one person.

Fine room for two,but would be crowded for three. Only light rain so far, and was fine. Can be used without stakes if necessary.

Eureka recommends a ground cover under the tent. Easily accomplished and can fit in tent bag. Nice little storage compartments on wall and ceiling. So far well worth the money. Didn't give five stars as it hasn't had a real rain test or the test of time.


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

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Technical Details

- Classic A-frame style tent sleeps four (8' 9" by 7' 2" floor; 63 square foot area)
- Breathable nylon wall, polyester fly, and polyester bathtub floor
- Windows are closable as well as hooded by the fly
- Two mesh gear pockets; loops for clothes line flashlight, and optional gear loft
- Center height of 58 inches; weighs 7 pounds, 13 ounces
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 "Great Tent" 2010-01-16
By Brian M. Poulin (Wisconsin, USA)
Firstly, I love my tent. I've had my Timberline for about 5-6 years. In those 5-6 years, it's been to the BWCA several times, Quetico Provincial Park, dozens of 7-10 day outings, overnights, pretty much every conceivable type of outing one can go on. I do most of my camping/hiking in Wisconsin and this tent performs wonderfully in the ever-changing WI weather. It also performs perfectly in the more extreme Canadian weather. It holds up well in the wind and nearly perfect in the rain. I've beat the hell out of this tent, and it still is in excellent working order. Durability is not an issue.



If you aren't an experienced outdoorsman, it'll take a little time to figure out how to keep this tent 100% dry. You really have to crank on the rain fly to make it taut and waterproof. Even with the little learning-curve, the tent is 98% percent waterproof. The only infiltration is near the door if your shoes are touching the sides. My rainfly has a very large vestibule too which is large enough for shoes and a pack or two. This tent has great ventilation. You can keep very cool on warm summer nights.



The set up is the easiest on the market. After a few times, it'll take you five minutes to set it up, and after a 10 or 15 times you'll be able to set it up in the dark, no problem. The Timberline can be free-standing if you want to ditch the fly for a night.



It doesn't pack down very well, so it's not ideal for weight and size conscious backpackers.



This tent, due to its ease and reliability, is perfect for novices as well as advanced outdoorsman.

 "Went With the Classic" 2009-12-01
By G. Christiansen (PV Beach, FL USA)
I used these when I was in scouts and my son's troop is still using them. I purchased one for personal use. Great, tough, long lasting tent but to get 4 in you would have to stack them like cord wood. Good size for my wife and I though.

 "Eureka Timberline 4 tent" 2009-09-26
By Gary Wolford (New Castle,PA)
Item purchased was delivered & shipped in excellent condition. Excellent communication & would make other purchases in future with no hesitance! Tent was easy to unpack & to assemble out of original packaging. Thanks Much



Gary W.

 "Very Nice" 2009-09-14
By Shelly Belle (Toledo ohio)
We have enjoyed our new tent very much, it is very spacious, easy setup/take-down, and looks sharp. After going through a cheaper tent each season, we can definately tell this one will last for years to come.



Very recommended!

 "Great Dollar Value" 2009-08-19
By Jan E. Cutler (Phoenix, AZ)
Eureka has long supplied the market with good useable tents that represent excellent dollar values. Set up is a breeze. It has shockcorded aluminum poles which, I've learned over the years, are far more durable and superior to fiberglass if the tent is to be used often. This tent withstood several hours of pounding rain with no leakage and appears stable enough to withstand strong wind. Its ventilation is excellent. It doesn't come with the necessary tie offs for the fly, so, some small nylon rope or cord is needed. The tent pegs are designed to be light, but, inadequate to truly anchor the tent under windy conditions or in loose soil, so, larger pegs may be needed. Care should be taken with zippers (any tent) and this tent could benefit from some zippers with larger teeth. There is no way that this is a four person tent, even if the four were children. I bought it for a roomy one person tent; with two adults it would be snug and purchase of the optional vestible would be adviseable. It packs up nicely and is a good choice for car/truck camping and is compact enough to be suitable for motorcycle camping.



As with all items I've ordered through Amazon, delivery was punctual and communication excellent.


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

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Technical Details

- Classic A-frame style tent sleeps two (7' 2" by 5' 3" floor; 38 square foot area)
- Breathable nylon wall, polyester fly, and polyester bathtub floor
- Windows are closable as well as hooded by the fly
- Two mesh gear pockets; loops for clothes line flashlight, and optional gear loft
- Center height of 42 inches; weighs 5 pounds, 13 ounces
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 "BEST TENT FOR EASY PACKING, AND SET UP!" 2009-11-17
By Reverend Del (Richmond Va)
Bought this tent based on some avid campers recommendations.



Very glad that I did! We ended up at the site in a downpour, and after throwing down a small tarp, I had the tent up in 5 minutes in low light in the rain.



NOTE! Make sure the tarp ends are UNDER the edges of the tent! I forgot, and had some small spots of water. Nothing a towel, and a little air circulation didn't cure!



LOVE THIS TENT!



I'm looking at the four person next just for the easy this one provided!

 "Great Tent!" 2009-09-08
By S. Wiley (Rocky Mount, MO, USA)
I've used this tent twice so far. The first was a hot night. It provided great ventilation. The second was a very, very, very wet night and I was the only one to remain dry. I did seal the seams and sprayed it with water repellant beforehand. The only problem I had was a little water seeping through the floor, but it was barely enough to mention. It was pretty roomy-I fit myself and all my gear and I'm a pretty big guy. I feel it was a really good buy and was cheaper buying through Amazon than anywhere else I could find it.

 "Solid Tent" 2009-06-06
By Christine Chen (Santa Clara, WA USA)
We've had our Eureka Timberline tent for about 6 years now, and it's still in good shape. It's easy to set up, and it generally keeps the water out. On very stormy/rainy trips, the inside has gotten slightly damp at the edges, but we were dry on our sleeping pads and in our sleeping bags (and our friends got soaked). The tent is also fairly light, but we haven't really gone backpacking with it. We do mostly car camping, though we did take it on one hike-in camping trip.

 "Great little tent." 2009-04-06
By J. Pavlak
I use this for remote camping in the Rocky Mountains and it holds up really well. It stands up to the wind and does a pretty good job of keeping heat in on the cold nights. This tent is very small and can barely accommodate 2 people - and only if they don't plan on keeping any gear in the tent. Don't even think about setting up a cot in here either.



Overall great tent, but lost a star for the thin floor.

 "Best little tent in the world" 2008-08-13
By Rita J. Fletcher
This is a great product. The second time to use it, rain came in buckets. The tent remained absolutely dry. For the money, you will not beat this tent.


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Columbia Mt. Logan 7-Foot by 5-Foot Two Person Backpacking Tent

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Lightweight and easy to carry, the Mt. Logan tent is ideal for weekend backpacking trips. Weighing just 7.9 pounds, the tent and its fly are constructed with 190 denier waterproof polyester taffeta while a tub floor is made of heavy-coated 190 denier waterproof polyester taffeta. Other features include mesh pockets, a gear loft, and hanging cup holders. Supported with fiberglass poles, the Mt. Logan has two doors, a two-window design, and a port to bring a power cord into the tent without losing waterproof protection. The tent offers a 46-inch center height and includes a polyester taffeta carry bag.

Features:

• Footprint: 7 by 5 feet
• Overall Size: 84 by 66 by 46 inches
• Weight: 7.9 pounds
• Sleeps: Two
• Color: Carbon and boa
• Material: 190 denier polyester taffeta
• Mesh pockets
• Gear loft
• Hanging cup holders
• Two doors, two windows
• Camp port
• Carry bag included

About Columbia Sportswear
Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company has grown from a small family-owned hat distributor to one of the world's largest outerwear brands and the leading seller of skiwear in the United States. Columbia's extensive product line includes a wide variety of outerwear, sportswear, rugged footwear and accessories. Columbia specializes in developing innovative products that are functional yet stylish and offer great value. Eighty-year-old matriarch Gert Boyle, Chairman of the Board, and her son, Tim Boyle, President and CEO, lead the company.

Columbia's history starts with Gert's parents, Paul and Marie Lamfrom, when they fled Germany in 1937. They bought a small hat distributorship in Portland, Oregon, and named it Columbia Hat Company, after the river bordering the city. Soon frustrated by poor deliveries from suppliers, the Lamfroms decided to start manufacturing products themselves. In 1948, Gert married college sweetheart Neal Boyle, who joined the family business and later took the helm of the growing company. When Neal suddenly died of a heart attack in 1970, Gert enlisted help from Tim, then a college senior. After that it wasn't long before business really started to take off. Columbia was one of the first companies to make jackets from waterproof/breathable fabric. They introduced the breakthrough technology called the Columbia Interchange System, in which a shell and liner combine for multiple wearing options. In the early 1980s, then 60 year-old Gert began her role as "Mother Boyle" in Columbia's successful and popular advertising campaign.

The company went public in 1998 and moved into a new era as a world leader in the active outdoor apparel industry. Today, Columbia Sportswear employs more than 1,800 people around the world and distributes and sells products in more than 50 countries and to more than 12,000 retailers internationally.

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- Lightweight backpacking tent is ideal for two people
- Tub floor design helps prevent water from entering tent
- Camp Port offers a conveniently located rain-protected passage for cables to and from your tent
- Two large doors offer easy entry/exit; cupholders, internal pockets and gear loft add plenty of organizational capability
- Measures 84 by 66 by 46 inches
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 "Warm and dry!" 2009-10-26
By A scout mom (OH United States)
I picked this up for my 10 year old son as his first tent. We took it on a scout camp out this weekend and got to try it out. This tent was easy enough to put up in the rain, though due to the design, the poles require some effort to put through the sleeves. The fly went on in a heartbeat. I was surprised it has taped seams instead of a bathtub floor, but I put a tarp under it and even though we pitched it on wet muddy ground and had some light rain we stayed very dry. The temperature dropped unexpectedly overnight, and I was nicely surprised by how much warmer it was in the tent than outdoors when I opened up the tent to go. We had a heavy hard frost on the outside of the tent, some condensation inside. This tent also took the wind very well, even though the wind took down two other tents near us. Without the fly the ventilation looks good for a hot summer night, with it I think there is very good rain / wind protection. The fly allows for flexible ventilation, as needed, for in-between weather. Lots of pockets to store stuff inside, and plenty of room in the vestibule for boots, etc. True, it is heavy for backpacking, but we plan to use it as a big kid car camping tent. With two people and minimal gear (winter coats, two small backpacks) we were nice and cozy.

 "Great Tent" 2009-08-20
By dnjk (Peachtree City, GA United States)
I slept in this tent for several days up in the Appalachian Mountains. It was very comfortable and I had no problems with staying dry either from condensation in the morning or from the one day it rained. It was easy to put together, has nice ventilation options and convenient storage pockets etc. I slept in it by myself and had plenty of room. I think it would be a little crowded with two people, but since there are two doors it would definitely be possible. You wouldn't have to crawl over you camping buddy to get out and go to the bathroom in the middle of the night.


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Columbia North Rim 10-Foot by 7-Foot 4 Person Dome Tent

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The Columbia(r) North Rim dome tent offers a lightweight and compact design that comfortably sleeps up to 4. It utilizes the GoBeDry(r) Ultimate Rain Protection system to help keep you dry and protected from the elements. Internal pockets, cup holders, and a gear loft combine to give you plenty of organization options.
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- Lightweight dome tent designed to sleep up to four people; features GoBe Dry® Ultimate Rain Protection System
- Includes color-coded poles and sleeves for easy setup
- Camp Port offers a conveniently located rain-protected passage for cables to and from your tent; two vestibules allow you to keep your gear covered
- Internal pockets, cup holders, and gear loft add plenty of organizational capability
- Measures 10 feet long by 7 feel wide by 5 feet tall
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 "An awesome little tent!" 2008-07-22
By Shannon N. Folk
I bought this tent from a sporting goods store to take on an overnight camping trip. It was a last minute purchase because the tent I already had that I thought would be ok wasn't. I didn't even take this out of the box prior to setting it up it was so last minute. All in all, I have no complaints whatsoever with this tent. The poles are color coded-blue pole through the blue loops, green pole through the green loops, black pole for the rainfly. It went up in about 10 minutes with two people setting everything up. The inside was nice and roomy-four adults, a medium sized cooler and some backpacks fit comfortably. I am 5'4" tall and could almost stand up straight inside. The windows (3) were nice and big as was the door. There is a hook in the top of the tent for hanging a flashlight or battery lantern. There are side pockets attached for putting things like watches, glasses, or wallets, as well as cup holders and such that can be attached if desired. I didn't bother as we were attending a weekend-long wine festival-I figured we wouldn't care too much about cupholders :-) There was an attached welcome-mat type thing that you could leave your shoes on so no dirt would get inside the tent.



During our stay it poured not once, but 3 times, and not a drop came inside as we had attached the rainfly just in case. Like I said before, I hadn't taken it out to set it up or anything, so there was no additional seam seal or waterproofing on the tent and we stayed perfectly dry. I read reviews of other Columbia tents and saw complaints that their poles snapped, but we had no problem and it was fairly windy when it rained. I didn't care for the metal stakes that came with the tent. I had purchased additional stakes after hearing complaints about those as well but didn't need to use them. The ground was pretty rocky underneath the grass, so the stakes were difficult to put in without a mallet, but they remained in the ground, and the package came with more than enough to hold down the tent. Get a mallet and you'll have no issues.



I only spent about $100 on this tent, and it was worth every penny. I have other Columbia products (winter coat) and have had no problems dealing with their warranty department. They seem to stand behind their products, and if there was ever an issue with this tent I wouldn't expect to have any troubles with them. An awesome little tent, I say!

 "benefits and drawbacks" 2008-04-29
By The Delite Rancher (Phoenix, Arizona)
I purchased Columbia's North Rim on a hunch. At the time, there was not a single review of the tent anywhere on the Internet. Being newly released, this is the first review to report on the merits and issues with this tent.



The Good . . .

The North Rim is outstanding in many respects. It is a roomy four person tent. The use of space is efficient in terms of design elements such as shape and profile. There are few dome tents of this large a size; most tents in the four person and up range often choose comfort (straight walls) over designs that would better enable a tent to withstand harsh weather (dome). The North Rim has all sorts of nifty features like drink holders, pockets, fabric shelves and a port that can be used to channel an electrical cable. The zippers are supposed to be self-correcting. Relative to the set-up size, the packaged tent is surprisingly light and compact. Taking around ten to fifteen minutes, it is also easy to set-up and take down. That written, two people will make the job significantly easier. The poles are color coordinated to make assembly easy. Recent Columbia tents have received a good deal of criticism for coming with cheap bendy stakes. The North Rim comes with sturdy stakes that actually work. The tent is also attractive in terms of design and color. In all of the official pictures, the tent's green looks like an ugly lime. In real life, it's darker and more pleasing to the eye.



. . . the Bad and the Ugly

Okay, so after writing about the merits of the North Rim, why the three star rating? In a word: poles. I went into this assuming that the technology behind fiberglass poles had recently made great advancements, thus making fiberglass a viable design choice for a tent of this size. In the first night that I used the tent, two poles shattered. (Check out the customer images for photos.) While I didn't have an anemometer to measure the exact wind speed, it just wasn't that windy. It was a typical night in the Sonoran Desert. In fact, out of our camp, the $20.00 five and dime store tent had no problems. So while the North Rim appears to thoughtfully balance inside comfort with an overall sturdy design, it is not enough. Keep your receipt handy; it will be essential in getting replacements under warranty. Columbia was very cooperative in sending out replacements.



In addition to the initial camping trip in my home state, I've now used the tent quite a few times in Colorado, Nevada, Utah and California. On the nights when the weather was cooperative, the tent did well. After a couple of additionally windy nights, the tent has shown significant distress. A clip on the fly broke. (see picture) From chafing due to wind, the pole sleeves have worn through. (see picture) I wanted a high quality, larger sized tent and I was willing to pay for it. I figured that by getting a tent with Columbia quality, I would be safe. The North Rim is a beautiful tent with many special features. In the end, the tent seems to be made to keep an easterner dry and not help a westerner outlast the wind. This is a fantastic tent . . . provided that it doesn't get windy where you camp!


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

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

- 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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 "Tetragon 5 Experience" 2009-12-05
By Gregory S. Bean (Utah Mountain Valley)
I have now received three of these tents (Bought them for Christmas presents) and slept out in two of them on a 40 degree and a 20 degree night. The length is just enough for me at 6'4". The width is enough for two people and room to store some gear. I like the flexibility of the two small mesh pockets, one at each end which can be easily removed and relocated. I also like the pocketed gear loft which can hang down to use the pockets or be hooked to the roof to serve as a loft. I didn't sleep in the tent in bad weather (our rainy season has turned to snow, anyway) but have treated the tents with a repellent ($5/can - about 1 can/tent at Walmart). I think the staking at each corner and on the front ends of the fly, and on the tie down loops at each corner of the fly will hold this tent down but larger stakes than the included wire stakes may be necessary. I also bought this tent because the weight is just five pounds and you can split it between two hikers. I'm happy with it.

 "Eurake is a good name" 2009-10-02
By Gail K. (New Jersey)
I chose this tent because I was downsizing from a much larger Eureka tent that I had used for years, but was too big for one person. This tent is the perfect size for one, but it would be very tight with two. It is very easy to set up, it literally goes up in minutes. I think it's great for summer camping, because of all the screen. The nights were in the 40's when I used it, and I would not use it in any colder temps, but that's just me. The only minus I give it has to do with the wonderful big screen "windows" that come all the way to the "bathtub" bottom: on my second night out, a thick ground fog came in off the lake. The moisture got everywhere, including onto my sleeping bag. It went right under the sides of the rain fly and into the tent. I had to dry everything out when I got home. I feel this would not have happened if the screen did not come so low to the ground. When packed into its carry bag, it is the size of my yoga mat. Just throw it in the car and go! There are 2 side storage pockets, plus a hammock style multi pocket that hangs overhead, so you can keep all sorts of little things handy. I kept my fleece dry that foggy night by laying it on the overhead pocket. I trust the Eureka brand and am looking forward to camping next season. Also, the inexpensive price is always nice!

 "Perfect lightweight backpacking tent" 2009-09-24
By Mary Schultz (Palo Alto, CA)
This tent was everything I needed on my first backpacking trip... relatively low price, super lightweight, easy to put up with two or even just one person and kept us cool and dry during our 3 night hiking trip in the rainy tropics. Not sure how it would hold up in cold or windy conditions, but was well ventilated and stayed completely dry inside due to the well designed vents/windows and rain fly. Slept two people perfectly with gear, would not use for 3 or more as would be too cramped. Would definitly recommend for a newbie backpacker.

 "Caveat - tent can't be sealed against wind" 2009-08-05
By Rhymer (Austin, Heart of Texas, USA)
I own this little tent (paid more for it at an outdoors store). Have been very happy with the quality of Eureka tents in the past. The last one I had survived five treks to Canyonlands.



Erected this tent my first day in southeastern Utah, at Kodachrome State Park. A great place to visit, by the way. I waterproofed the seams, as I always do in a new tent. Some kind of front came in, and the wind blew nearly constantly for two days. It was only then I discovered that there are two small windows in the side of this tent which can be tied closed with tabs at their sides. There are no zippers. How much red dirt can be in blown in when those tabs are tied closed? Lots and lots. And if you are not familiar with this particular dirt, it is very fine and very difficult to completely remove (except with a desert high wind).



Though I like everything else about this tent, I will never use it again. And I'll be sure that every opening can be zipped closed in every tent I buy from now on.

 "A good tent." 2009-07-13
By William D. Crase (UT)
My nephew and I bought this tent for a backpacking trip and it did not dissapoint. Not only is it lightweight, but it was plenty roomy for the two of us, and we're not lightweights. I am 5'8" 205lbs. and my nephew is 6'1" 240lbs. It's not unreasonable to suggest that Mom, Dad and two young children could make do with this tent.

It didn't rain on us so I can't speak to that, but the poles were strong, the seams held, the zippers worked and we had no problems for the 2 night, 25 mile hike.

I recommend this tent and would not hesitate to buy it again.


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