Looking for feedback on Eureka Tents

[The Lone Trapper]

Im currently looking at Eureka Backpacking tents and i was wondering if any one had feed back on either the solitaire tent (I love the low price), or the Spitfire 1. any help would be appreciated

[mrcoffeect]

i have the solitare. its like sleeping in a coffin. never any problems with leaks or anything.
just not enough room to even change your clothes in.

[toonnee]

I also have the solitaire. I agree with the above post. No leaks but not much interior room.

[partinj]

I have the Spitfire 1 it a great tent and it set of fast

[vamelungeon]

I have the Spitfire, I love it. I've never had any problems with it whatsoever.

[ChuckBrown]

I used a timberlite2 on my Ga to ME hike, but that was 13 years ago. It was great tent and survived the whole 2000 miles, barely, then i had to kill it.

[wornoutboots]

I have the Spitfire & +1 on both earlier remarks, Great light tent, easy set up, never had a problem. It isn't free standing though.

[daddytwosticks]

I have a Spitfire solo purchased in 2005. Very good tent for the money. Have not used it in the last two years because I've gone to lighter, more expensive silnylon tart tents.

[Tennessee Viking]

I have a Solitaire. Never had a problem with it. I admit its small. But if your doing nothing but sleeping then whats the point of a bigger tent. But I am looking at getting a lightweight 2person

[max patch]

But if your doing nothing but sleeping then whats the point of a bigger tent.

Thats the philosophy I used on my thru; I had a Walrus Soloplus which appears to be the same size and shape as the Solitare. I'll repeat that changing clothes inside the tent is very difficult. The concern I would have about the Solitare is that it comes with fiberglass poles. Thats a deal breaker for me.

[rocketsocks]

Another Solitaire user....no head room, but it's cheap, pretty light, did I mention no room...been a good tent to me, but at my first convenience I'll be getting rid of and going for something that is lighter, more room......but I'll work!

[Tennessee Viking]

Another thing, it does get moist inside on frosty nights. Other than that, its basically an average but good weekender tent.

[Mags]

Eureka makes good, basic gear that is not overly expensive. There is lighter gear and perhaps "better' gear, but you won't suffer for making a purchase of a Eureka tent.

The $35 tent is definitely a great deal.

[Chuckie V]

Eureka makes good, basic gear that is not overly expensive. There is lighter gear and perhaps "better' gear, but you won't suffer for making a purchase of a Eureka tent. The $35 tent is definitely a great deal.

I did the PCT+ in '02 with a Eureka ("you reek-a") Zephyr (now known as the Backcountry 1) and it stood up to all kinds of abuse (but all the meanwhile abused my back, for having to lug it all day each day). It made little sense for me to carry the weight when I had slept under the Milky Way most nights anyhow, so I upgraded to a single-pole/hiking pole tarp, for a backup shelter to the stars. I still have the Eureka and it's great for car camping or motorcycle camping.

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[Just Jack]

I have a Eureka Zeus 1 Exo. Rarely used. About 3 pounds. $100 plus postage.

[Starchild]

The Solitaire did well on a overnight backpack for one in the group and I was considering it. I found out if you can order it from a Canadian seller you will get aluminum poles instead of the heavier fiberglass they sell in the states. I eventually dismissed it due to no ability to sit upright in it, went with a much more expensive tent (MSR Carbon Reflex), then even more with a cuban fiber model.

[Mags]

I did the PCT+ in '02 with a Eureka ("you reek-a") Zephyr (now known as the Backcountry 1) and it stood up to all kinds of abuse (but all the meanwhile abused my back, for having to lug it all day each day). It made little sense for me to carry the weight when I had slept under the Milky Way most nights anyhow, so I upgraded to a single-pole/hiking pole tarp, for a backup shelter to the stars. I still have the Eureka and it's great for car camping or motorcycle camping.

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Yowsers. A bit different than the 3 lb tent being discussed.

This looks like something Tipi W. would use!

[Bronk]

The times I really want a tent are in bad weather, and in such cases I want a tent big enough for me to sit up and move around in it and store all my gear. So I don't shop for the smallest and lightest weight tent. If all you're going to do is sleep in it, why not use a bivy sac?

[Pingus]

I also have a Solitaire. while there is no headroom, I did like full length moon roof and the zipper that let's you stand straight up instead of having to crawl in and out the front. However, I prefere the MSR Hubba.

[atbackpacker]

i've been using the spitfire 1 for the last four years. nice tent with no issues in the rain or wind. setup is quick and the vestibule has enough room for my boots and water bottle. my pack stays outside.
it's not the lightest option available...not the heaviest either. i'm not an ultra-lighter, my pack with gear and food is around 32lbs. this weight is manageable and never seems to bother me much.
paid $79 at campmor (it's a little more than that now)...can't beat the price vs. quality. just my two cents...i'm cheap!