Agree about the Eureka Spitfire. Good value for the money.
Thanks everyone! All this info is very helpful.
I just purchased a Spitfire 2 for my 10yr old daughter and I to begin backpacking. Glad to see so many good comments about it. Even though I am new to backpacking, 4lbs seemed reasonable for a 2 person tent. The best part is that it was an open box clearance for $97.99.
The Big Agnes Lone Spring 1 (HumbleOutdoors $170 w/free footprint) comes in at around 4lbs. It has a side door. Big Agnes has decent customer service. So the Lone Spring is not a super light, but the quality and name-brand are pluses.
i've used the eureka spitfire 1 with good results - it's a pretty inexpensive and lightweight tent, especially if you ditch the crappy stakes it comes with for some titanium stakes.
all of us have a place in history. mine is clouds.
Take a look at the fairly new LL Bean 1 Man Free Standing Tent. Slightly over 2lbs., free standing, fair amount of interior space, enter from the side, small vestibule, I think it's made by Big Agnes for Bean. I don't often use tents as I mainly tarp or just camp under the stars but I've used it 2-3 times and was very happy with the performance. Coat is about $169 but with their percent off sales I got mine for less than $140. Good tent , I'm pleased with the purchase. I'll mainly use it for summer bike trips.
Rick
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