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Original Apex styling with 2 mesh doors and 2 full coverage vestibules
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Technical Details
- Lightweight backpacker tent sleeps two (7' 5" by 4' 11" floor; 36.5 square foot area)- Full vestibules on each side (6.7 square foot apiece) for stashing your gear out of the way
- Double-coated StormShield polyester fly and polyester bathtub floor provide excellent weather protection
- Well ventilated by one entire wall of no-see-um mesh, protected by Stormshield polyester fly
- Center height of 43.5 inches; weighs 5 pounds, 12 ounces
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By Jay Crandell
This tent was chosen for its price and it's relatively light weight. On the first use, it was put to the test. While a 3-season tent, it did well on a 15 mile hike including two nights in foul, winter weather (one with sleet and the second with about 6 inches of snow and temps in the low 20s). It was well vented and this resulted in cool temps inside the tent, but nothing that a good mummy bag and clothing could not address. We had no problem with condensation (what was there was frozen anyway). The vestibules on both sides of the tent were terrific for my and my son's gear -- keeping our things out of the way of each other. All in all, the tent was easy to use and did the job. Very satisfied.
By W.J. Howey
Purpose:
This tent was purchased for YMCA Adventure Guide Camping with my Son and Daughter. It will complement an Eddie Bauer 6-person, and a REI Bivy Sack.
Criteria:
(1) quick set-up, (2) ability to withstand rain, and (3) ball park of $100.00 - total package.
Comparables:
I chiefly compared the Eureka Apex 2XT to the REI Dome 2 and the Coleman Sundome. I went with the Eureka as opposed to the REI based on total price and the extra space afforded in the vestibule set-up. I went with the Eureka as opposed to the Coleman based on a design more clearly able to withstand rain (we're camping in Central/East Texas) and set-up time.
About the Tent:
Set-up is easily under 10 minutes, by yourself, under adverse lighting conditions - well except for maybe for a hungry child but that's another story. It passed the garden hose test. I have not treated the fly, I generally don't mess with stuff unless there is a problem - superstition.
You need to be aware there is marked difference in the design of the Apex 2 outer fly and the Apex 2XT. If precipitation is a substantial consideration in where you intend to be camping with this tent, go the extra couple dollars with the 2XT. The fly system is such that you must stake it to obtain true "watertight" design. This is important as many times I see complaints about leaking it is because the fly is touching the tent - you most always will get leaks when this happens.
The footprint (an optional piece) is only big enough to cover the tent itself. If you want coverage in the vestibule area you might consider some cheap welcome mats (if you're car camping). The tent bag is of sufficient size to easily hold the tent system and the footprint. I'd recommend the footprint if you anticipate the use I have outlined, the floor material is pretty lightweight, and the footprint is only a few 20 dollars extra.
On inspection, all seams - particularly the critical ones - are clean and well constructed. No frays, slop, or loose ends. The only ding I found is one of the zippers did not have its string/rope tab. I slipped in a keychain/dogtag so we're good to go. Overall, this is a top quality tent which is to be expected from Eureka! as they have been producing top shelf outdoors gear for a long, long time.
By J. D. White (Alabama)
This may not be the lightest tent on the market, but it's definitely the lightest for the price. You may be able to drop a pound by dropping another hundred bucks...not worth it to me! There is plenty of room, both inside the tent and inside BOTH vestibules. I'm not sure if it was necessary, but I chose to waterproof the exterior of tent and the rainfly with spray silicone. It was still up in the back yard the next day when a HUGE rainstorm came - an all day downpour! When I checked it that night, there was not a drop in the tent. I was super impressed. It's also extremely easy to pitch (read 3-mins). We've had no condensation problems due to ample venting. If there's no rain in the forecast, I would recommend leaving the rainfly off - awesome view due to 4-walls of noseeum mesh.
I recommend this tent.
By K. R. Smith (Kentucky)
This tent is easy to set up, (10 min for one person 5 for two), is light enough for backpacking, and roomy enough for two. My brother and I had plenty of room and we are big buys. The two vestubiles are roomy enough to keep your gear dry. I would recommend this to a friend.
By Kenneth S. (Georgia)
This review is for the Apex 2XT with FULL rain fly.
My first outting with this tent was a 3 day trip in October 09 to Pine Mt. GA during which it rained 1"+ a day for the whole week with temps down to low 40's high 30's at night. The seams around the top arch of the fly door zippers leaked but the material held up very well. I adjusted the angle at which the fly was staked out and got a little improvement with a very taut set. A little seam sealer should see some improvement. It was well ventillated so after mopping up moisture wasn't a problem. The set up and break down, both in heavy rain, were simple and quick. At 6'3" and broad at the shoulder this serves as a one man tent for me. Two could make do but it would be tight. At 5 lbs 12 oz I wouldn't want to carry it very long distances but for a few miles a day or base camping it's not too bad. The vestibules are huge and have plenty of room for two sets of gear and more. At 6'3" I didn't think I would have the previously mentioned problem of reaching the fly zipper but even I had to crawl out into the mud with a camp shoe on one hand. The angle of the fly and tent doors also allow rain to come straight down into the tent when entering/exiting. So have your mind set about what you're doing and make it quick to minimize exposure. The tent itself is very well ventillated with plenty of mesh. This is a solid tent for the price and I would recommend it it to anyone from beginer to old timer. But, as with any gear how you use and care for it will determine how well it does in the long run.
PROS:
Good Price
Well ventillated
Huge vesibules
Easy set up/ take down
Solid craftsmanship
Weight decent if spilt between two packers
CONS:(Poor design of Fly/Vestibule)
Seams of fly zipper leaked
Rains straight down into tent door when fly door is opened
Zippers awkwardly far from door
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