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- Two-pole hoop tent for one sleeper (18.12 square foot area)
- Tent body is constructed entirely of no-see-um mesh to maximize air flow
- Includes a good-sized vestibule for extra storage space
- Bathtub floor with taped seams protects against splashing rain
- Center height of 40 inches; weighs 2 pounds, 12 ounces
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"Can it handle big wind?" 2009-10-15
By R. Vartabedian
On my first outing, I camped in this tent at 11,200 feet in a Sierra basin. There was a very big blow with gusts over 60 mph and the temp dove to below 15 degrees. The tent was subjected to a good thrashing. This was my biggest concern with the tent when I bought it. There was a fair amount of blown sand and dust that came through the mesh under the fly. As others have noted, it is difficult to get the fly taut and it really showed in this storm with a lot of flapping. A tent stake came lose in the middle of the night, even though I had replaced the cheesy steel stakes that came with the tent with a combination of longer aluminum stakes. But the tent came through the test without a rip, a tear or any damage. All in all, the tent performed extremely well. I am going to look into a way of converting the front and back tent fly points to accept stakes, instead of buckling into the tent body as was designed. This should make the fly more taut and the entire tent stronger. I think this tent has the almost perfect combination of size and weight for a solo tent. I really like the side entrance. Most solo tents have a front entrance that you have to crawl into. The tent fabric and poles are stronger than Big Agnes products. I really don't understand how Eureka could afford to price this below $120, but its the best bargain I have seen in a long time.
"Do everything tent" 2009-10-12
By Marcus Krueger (Kansas)
I just got this tent and took it out for the weekend at the lake. Not only did the tent hold up under crazy freezing rain and high winds the inside stayed pretty dry with the flap open. I left the flap closed one night to test the condensation factor and it passed the test and kept warm in 24 degree weather. A disappointment was what they call a vestibule that is extremely lacking but thankfully I sleep with my legs on my pack. Another great thing about the tent is the inside space. It is all that and a bag of chips I slept two people comfortably (with some snuggling). The rain fly needs the have its own stake down option, even with the clips completely cinched it wouldn't get all the way taught and some condensation made its way to my foot area. All in all this is the best buy for your money, warm, light, and plenty of room. I would tell all my friends which I already have to purchase this it is a steal at 102 for just over two lbs.
"Decent tent for the size and weight" 2009-09-21
By Nick Hans (Phila)
I used this tent for one week in Abisko Sweden above the arctic circle. The tent is light and easy to set up and also kept the rain out well. But as with almost all tents the vent in the top isn't enough to vent out the condensation from breathing at night. I don't think that's avoidable though. One thing about this tent though is that it really suffered in the wind. The rain fly allows the wind to blow right through the tent, I wish it came closer to the ground or something to prevent this. I just suggest doing your best in trying to face the wind feet first so that the air flows over the tent instead of through. Also I brought only a 60 litre pack with me and there was barely room for that in the tent which was slightly annoying but tolerable. Besides those quibbles this tent did me well. But I'd be interested to see how it does in the cold as it was warm, about 13-14 degrees celcius.
"Great tent for the money" 2009-07-09
By J Harp (NE Texas)
I bought the solo Spitfire for bicycle touring about 3 years ago. It's been pitched at least 100 times and is still in good condition and I don't baby it. I've sealed the fly seams twice. I especially like the peak height, side entry, lots of mesh, and the 2 stake minimal set up. If you have a full length Thermarest pad, it is freestanding, sans fly.
As others have noted, the stock fly is hard to get taunt. I've added some additional stake points to fix that, but only use them if I expect rain.
This tent is not for really tall people. I'd rate it comfortable for someone up to about 5'10".
There are better solo tents, but for a much higher price. Bang for the buck, the Spitfire is unbeatable.
"Very pleased!" 2009-07-01
By Eric D. Mccallum (Seattle, Wa.)
I'm getting ready for a 1500mi. bicycle ride, and needed a light weight, and compact tent, that was long enough for a six foot tall camper. I was apprehensive about buying another Eureka tent, as I was disappointed with the last model I bought. I read the other reviews, and decided to give it a go. I received my new tent today, and put it up in the yard to test out. I'm very happy.
The build quality is quite good. it comes with 10 thin light tent stakes, but can be put up with two for the tent, and two for the privacy/rain fly. if it's not windy, you could even get away with only two. the design offers good ventilation, and is pretty roomy, however it is no 9 feet long, as specified. It is however, around eight. This is at the sharply tapered ends, so offers little extra space, but does allow good head room, and a little storage.
My only tiny gripe is the tubular bag for the rain fly uses the same material as the tent. This seems OK, till you try to stuff the fly inside, as the bag material has a rainproof grippy coating, that makes it difficult to get the fly back into the bag. I tried turning the bag inside out, it was easy to fill the bag, but now the bag would not fit into the tent bag easily (too grippy). I wound up using the bag from another tent. If you don't have this option, I would recommend just going without, rather than fight with this bag. Hope this helps with you selection! I gave four instead of five stars only because I have not yet camped with it, and the rain fly bag, but I would defiantly recommend this tent for it's overall quality, and the unique shape, that make it very roomy for such a light weight tent!
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