Guide Gear 10x10' Teepee Tent

Guide Gear 10x10' Teepee Tent Review

Guide Gear Teepee Tents are the "peak" of camping comfort! You SAVE BIG BUCKS! Ageless design meets contemporary convenience. Teepee-style Tents from Guide Gear may look old fashioned, but don't be fooled! A host of modern features make these shelters much more than bare-bones slumber shacks! Constructed of heavy-duty, lightweight, waterproofed polyester to brilliantly weather wind and precipitation. Timeless peak-style construction affords loads and loads of interior room. Covered mesh windows allow air to circulate, keeping your camp fresh. Bring the Guide Gear Teepee Tent on your next outdoor adventure, and you'll sleep soundly knowing you saved BIG money! Peak Performance: Waterproof 190-denier polyester shell is lightweight and rugged; Weatherproofed windows; Sewn-in polyethylene floor; Center steel pole support adds durability; Factory-sealed seams for superior hold and seal; 1,000 mm polyurethane coating for excellent weather resistance; Includes stakes and black / silver pull-through guy ropes (prevents tripping in the dark!); Rain-protected ventilation in peak and multiple ground air vents for breathable comfort; Comfortable, lots of space. 6'6" center height. Sleeps 6 people. Weighs 14 lbs., 13 ozs. Imported. Order Yours Today! Guide Gear 10x10' Teepee Tent

Coleman Evanston 8 Tent

Coleman Evanston 8 Tent Review

Coleman Evanston 8 Tent Feature

• Sleeps 8 people, with a 12 by 12 foot footprint and 74-inch center height
• Hinged door
• Modified dome structure with large privacy wings and awning
• Variflo system for adjustable ventilation and electrical access port
• WeatherTec System is guaranteed to keep you dry

This 8-person tent is perfect for family camping, scout trips, and extended camping trips with a 1-room modified dome structure that's easy to transport and even easier to set up. Great for family camping, scout leaders, and extended camping trips, the Evanston 4 features Coleman's WeatherTec system for weather resistance and is guaranteed to keep you dry.

WeatherTec Features:

Leak-free seams
In addition to fully taped rainfly seams, the rainfly covers doors and windows and incorporates easy-to-use velcro frame attachments.

Weather-resistant fabric
Coated polyester fabric combined with anti-wicking thread, webbing and zippers are designed to keep you dry.

Protected Seams
Inverted floor seams dramatically increase weather resistance by hiding needle holes inside the tent, away from the elements.

Waterproof Floors
Welding technology strengthens the tent floor and eliminates needle holes.

Zipper Protection
Zipper cuff adds protection from the elements to the door.

Wind Strong Frame
Engineered to be a stronger, more wind-responsive frame by using redesigned poles and guy-out triangles to anchor tents and increase performance.

Tent Features:

• Sleeps 8; 1 room
• Exclusive WeatherTec System
• Guaranteed to keep you dry
• Modified dome structure, easy to transport and simple to set up
• Great for family camping, scout leaders, extended camping trips
• Privacy vent window
• Hinged door
• Control airflow with Variflo adjustable ventilation
• Interior gear pocket
• Electrical access port
• Front porch and wings provide great outdoor living space
• Easy set up with continuous, color-coded pole sleeves and shock-corded poles
• Easy instructions sewn into durable carry bag
• Carry bag also includes separate sacks for poles and stakes

Specifications:

• Capacity: 6
• Rooms: 1
• Doors: 1
• Fly: Polyester taffeta 75D
• Footprint: 12 by 12 feet
• Center Height: 74 inches
• Mesh: Polyester 68D inner tent
• Floor: Polyethylene 1000D-140g/sqm floor
• Poles: 11mm fiberglass
• Warranty: Limited 1 year

About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.

From the hinged door and easy setup to Coleman's WeatherTec system guaranteed to keep out wind and rain, the Coleman Evanston 8 Tent is a great choice for comfort and convenience at the campsite. The tent sleeps 8 people comfortably, with a footprint of 12'x12' and a center height of 6'2". The hinged door swings open and closed; it includes a rigid pole frame support structure that is easy to install and take down. An overlapping door flap helps keep out insects when closed. Coleman's Comfort System allows control of airflow with vented Cool-Air Port/Cooler Port, privacy vent window, interior gear pocket and electrical access port. Color-coded 11mm fiberglass poles, continuous pole sleeves plus InstaClip attachments and an exclusive pin-and-ring design assure quick and easy setup even for beginners.

Eureka! Tetragon 1610 - Tent (sleeps 9)

Eureka! Tetragon 1610 - Tent (sleeps 9) Review

Eureka! Tetragon 1610 - Tent (sleeps 9) Feature

• Large, 9-person tent with dividers for three rooms (16 by 10 floor; 139.8 square foot area)
• Double-coated StormShield polyester fly and polyester bathtub floor provide excellent weather protection
• Brimmed windows allows ventilation during inclement weather; 4 vents enhance air circulation for added comfort
• Hanging gear loft and two interior storage pockets keep essential items handy
• Center height of 76 inches; weighs 18 pounds, 7 ounces

A great choice for car camping with a large family or use as a base camp, the Eureka Tetragon 1610 rectangular dome tent comfortably sleeps up to nine people. It also includes two room dividers, enabling you to configure the tent to have two or three rooms for extra privacy. The tent has an overall 16 by 10-foot floor measurement. When divided into three rooms, the main room measures 7 by 10 feet while the side rooms measure 4.3 by 10 feet.

The double-coated StormShield polyester fly and the polyester bathtub floor combine to provide excellent weather protection. This free-standing, two-pole tent is quick and easy to set up with its durable shockcorded fiberglass frame, ring and pin attachments, combination sleeve and clip assembly, and color coded webbing.

An attached hinged gear loft and two interior storage pockets offer extra places to stash your gear.

Twin track zippers offer separate operation of the window in the door.

It's well ventilated, thanks to large no-see-um mesh ceiling panels, four large windows, and three doors. The hooded fly provides enough coverage over the front and rear door windows to enable you to leave the window partially open for even more ventilation even in rain. Other features include:

• Twin track zippers for separate operation of the window in the door
• External guy points on the fly help secure your tent in high winds
• Natural green color scheme blends into any campground
• Attached hinged gear loft and two interior storage pockets
• Clothes line loop, flashlight loop
• Mesh panels allow for clip-in accessories
• Tent, pole, and stake bags included

Specifications:

• Area: 139.8 square feet
• Floor size: 16 feet by 10 feet
• Center height: 6 feet, 4 inches
• Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D polyester taffeta with 800mm coating
• Floor fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D polyester taffeta with 800mm coating
• Fly fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D StormShield polyester
• Pack size: 9 by 32 inches
• Weight: 18 pounds, 7 ounces

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka’s long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.

The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company’s annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.

In 1960, Eureka’s new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.

For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.

Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women’s Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

Colossal family size! 3 room, 3 season Tetragon Dome is one gigantic shelter that sleeps 9. Loads of elbow room. Check out this multi-room, 3-season tent with clear windows in the roof, plus built-in mud mat. Removable, zippered dividers can be rolled back to reveal one spacious shelter... or close 'em to create 3 separate rooms for kids or privacy. Hinged gear loft easily converts to hang as a handy mesh organizer. Clear windows on each side let light in, keep out wind and rain. Details: Self-supporting, freestanding, 4 fiberglass pole, ring & pin dome design (side room must be staked); 3 side-opening doors for easy entry; Hooded fly front and rear for all-weather ventilation; Large areas of mesh in the roof and large rear window provide super cross ventilation; 4 large screened windows aid in more cross ventilation; Floor: sewn-in 70 denier nylon taffeta, 16' x 10'; Fly: 75 denier StormShield polyester; Roof: 40 denier No-see-em mesh; Netting: 40 denier No-see-um mesh; Center room: 7 x 10'; Height: 6'; Packed: 9 x 32"; 139 3/4 square feet; Weighs 20 lbs., 5 ozs. Loads of room! It's time to splurge. Get this top luxury home away from home. Order yours today! Eureka! Tetragon 3-Room Dome, Dark and Light Green

Wenzel Big Bend 12-by-10 Foot Five-Person Two-Room Family Dome Tent

Wenzel Big Bend 12-by-10 Foot Five-Person Two-Room Family Dome Tent Review

Wenzel Big Bend 12-by-10 Foot Five-Person Two-Room Family Dome Tent Feature

• 5-person, 2-room family dome tent ideal for mid-size families
• Weather Armor polyester construction with polyurethane coating
• 2 mesh doors, 2 mesh windows, and mesh roof for cross breeze
• Shock-corded fiberglass poles and pin-and-ring system for easy setup
• Hanging divider curtain; measures 12 x 5.6 x 10 feet (W x H x D)

Spacious and weather-resistant, the Wenzel Big Bend 12-by-10-foot family dome tent sleeps up to five campers in its two rooms, making it ideal for mid-size families or couples with lots of gear. The Big Bend is made of rugged, weather-repellent Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. The sonic-sealed, polyethylene tub-style floor, meanwhile, is welded and not sewn, eliminating needle holes that might otherwise attract water seepage. And campers will love the variety of ventilation points--including two mesh doors, two mesh windows, and a mesh roof--which combine to create a refreshing cross breeze on warm evenings.

The Big Bend is also easy to set up, with shock-corded fiberglass poles and a pin-and-ring system. And when it comes time to hit the sheets, you can either create one large sleeping room or roll down the divider curtain to create two separate rooms. The rooms can function as individual bedrooms for the campers or as a sleeping room and living area. Other details include an integrated mud mat to keep the tent clean, a removable fly with a hoop frame over the door, two hanging pockets for storage, and a storage duffel.

Specifications:

• Base: 14 by 10 feet
• Center height: 68 inches
• Area: 94 square feet
• Capacity: 5 people
• Carrying weight: 14.3 pounds
• Warranty: 10 years

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all-purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in. If you're a backpacker, alpine climber, or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to buy something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall, and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three-season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four-season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types: freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and tents that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being lighter. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

The Wenzel Big Bend is a 12-foot x 10-foot, seven-sided-dome tent with 68 inches of center head room. It accommodates five campers on a welded-polyethylene tub-style floor to keep out ground moisture and is made of rugged, unique Weather Armor weather-resistant polyester with a polyurethane coating for toughness and reliability. The hanging divider curtain creates two separate rooms for privacy. A removable hooped fly over the back to back D-style door keeps out the rain. Double-stitched, lap-felled seams through out the body of the tent provide a shingle effect against water. All threads, zippers and webbing are treated with superior water repellency applications to enforce these critical areas. Mesh doors, two windows, and mesh roof provide a cross breeze. The lightweight, shockcorded fiberglass frame has a pin and ring system for easy set-up. This tent includes two hanging pockets for storage, an integrated mud mat to help keep the tent clean and has a 10-year warranty against defects. Specifications: • Base: 12 ft. x 10 ft. • Center Height: 68 in. • Area: 94 sq. ft. • Doors: Back to back Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: plastic • Sleeps: 5 • Carry Weight: 14.3 lbs

Texsport Sequoia Pass Three-Room Family Cabin Tent (Tan/Green, 19-Feet X 9-Feet X 86-Inch)

Texsport Sequoia Pass Three-Room Family Cabin Tent (Tan/Green, 19-Feet X 9-Feet X 86-Inch) Review

Texsport Sequoia Pass Three-Room Family Cabin Tent (Tan/Green, 19-Feet X 9-Feet X 86-Inch) Feature

• 19' x 9' x 86" h and sleeps up to 8 persons
• Heavy-duty taffeta walls and rainfly are polyurethane coated
• Rip-stop polyethylene floor and two front mud mats
• Rust-resistant 3/4" diameter truss style chain-corded steel poles
• Four "no-see-um" mesh "D" style doors and seven windows with zippered storm flaps and "no-see-um" mesh roof panels provide superior ventilation

An great tent for family adventures, the Sequoia Pass 3-Room Cabin Tent from Texsport provides ample room, flexibility, and accessibility to keep everyone happy and comfortable on your next trip.

Flexible Living Design: Featuring a 3-room design, the Sequoia Pass comes with 2 removable room dividers with space for two sleepers in each end room and four sleepers in the middle room. The dividers are removable if you want to transform the tent into a 2-room or 1-room design. Designed to make it easy for family members to get in and out of the tent without walking all over each other, the Sequoia has a large, "D" style doorway on each end of the tent, with two "D" doors joined in the middle. And, if you don't have a full 8 people to sleep, the Sequoia's possibilities are even more versatile. The middle room can house a table and chairs while kids sleep on one end of the tent and parents sleep on the other. Alternatively, the rooms are large enough to accommodate sleeping cots and store gear, in any configuration you choose. No matter what, everyone will appreciate the 7.2 feet of head-room throughout the tent that will add a further level of livability to sleeping outdoors.

Superior Ventilation and Great Weather Resistance: Thanks' to four large "D" shaped doors and seven windows all equipped with "no-see-um" mesh and storm flaps, ventilating the Sequoia tent is a literal breeze, as is blocking out inclement weather. "No-see-um" mesh panels on the roof ensure that the tent stays ventilated even when the storm flaps are drawn and the fly is on.

Designed to keep the elements out while you sleep comfortably inside, the Sequoia Tent walls and rain fly are constructed of heavy-duty, polyurethane-coated taffeta, so that the rain cannot penetrate the tent's interior. A rip-stop polyethylene floor both keeps ground moisture out and ensures a long lasting performance. Mud flaps in front of the main doors ensure that the tent's interior remains clean.

Quick and Easy Set Up: The Sequoia Pass features a sturdy frame with rust-resistant 3/4-inch diameter truss style chain-corded steel poles that slip through the tent sleeves and clip to the tent. Chain-cording ensures that the poles will stay together and coming complete with stakes, the Sequoia Creek secures to any ground.

Features:

• Stand-up roof height of 7.1 feet
• Two removable room dividers for privacy
• Polyurethane coated, heavy-duty taffeta walls and rain fly
• Rip-stop polyethylene floor
• Four No-see-um mesh D-style doors
• Seven No-see-um mesh windows with zippered storm flaps
• No-see-um mesh roof panels provide superior ventilation
• Two front mud mats
• Rust-resistant 3/4-inch diameter truss style chain-corded steel poles
• Durable speed clips secure tent to frame
• Complete with stakes, carry/storage bag

Specifications:

• Floor dimensions: 19 x 8 feet
• Center height: 86 inches (7.1 feet)
• Sleep capacity: 8 persons
• Flame retardant
• Meets C.P.A.I.-84 specifications

What's in the Box?
Sequoia Pass Tent, stakes, poles, fly, carry/storage bag

The Texsport Sequoia Pass Three-Room Family Cabin Tent features 2 removable room dividers and sleeps up to 8 people. It also features heavy-duty taffeta walls and rainfly which are polyurethane coated, and has a rip-stop polyethylene floor and two front mud mats. The Sequoia Pass also has rust-resistant 3/4" diameter truss style chain-corded steel poles, and has four "No-See-Um" mesh "D" style doors and seven windows with sippered storm flaps, and "No-See-Um" mesh roof panels to provide superior ventilation. It comes complete with stakes and a carry/storage bag. Flame retardent meets C.P.A.I.-84 specifications.

Eureka! Scenic Pass 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2)

Eureka! Scenic Pass 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2) Review

Eureka! Scenic Pass 2XT - Tent (sleeps 2) Feature

• Versatile two-person, three-season dome-style tent
• DAC Pressfit aluminum poles for strength and reduced weight; easy post and grommet assembly
• Zippered window in doors open for excellent visibility and controlled ventilation
• 36.5 square foot floor area with 44-inch center height; two vestibules each with 13.81 square feet of space
• Weighs 5 pounds, 8 ounces

Designed for maximum durability while minimizing bulk, the three-season, two-person Eureka! Scenic Pass 2XT backcountry tent features a DAC Pressfit poles for excellent wind resistance. This Scenic Pass also offers a unique fly vestibule design that protects you from wet weather or can be rotated 180 degrees for easier tent access in fair conditions. Other features include two side-opening D-style doors with zippered windows, multiple storage pockets, and a gear loft.

The three-season, two-person Eureka! Scenic Pass 2XT tent.

Keep things tidy with the tent's gear loft.

Two D-style doors for easy entry and exit.

Specifications:

• Frame: DAC 8.5mm Pressfit 2 pole dome
• Fly: 75D Stormshield polyester, 1000mm
• Wall: 75D polyester taffeta
• Floor: 75D polyester, 1000mm
• Mesh: 40D polyester no-see-um
• Storage pockets: 4
• Floor Area: 36.5 square feet
• Vestibule Area: 13.81 + 13.81 square feet
• Center Height: 3 feet, 8 inches
• Doors: 2 with Hi-Low venting
• Windows: 2
• Pack size: 5 x 24 inches
• Season: 3
• Sleeps: 2
• Floor Size: 7 feet, 5 inches x 4 feet, 11 inches
• Minimum Weight: 5 pounds, 8 ounces

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.

The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.

In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.

For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.

Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

Frame: DAC 8.5mm Pressfit 2 pole dome. Fly: 75D Stormesheild polyester, 1000mm Wall: 75D Polyester Taffeta Floor: 75D Polyester 10000mm Mesh: 40D Polyester no-see-um Storage Pockets: 4 including door stash pocket.

Coleman Sundome 2-Person Tent (Green, 7-Feet X 5-Feet)

Coleman Sundome 2-Person Tent (Green, 7-Feet X 5-Feet) Review

Coleman Sundome 2-Person Tent (Green, 7-Feet X 5-Feet) Feature

• Dome structure; 1 door
• Sleeps two people
• Easy two-pole design for quick set up
• Center height is 48 inches
• Electric accessibility port
• 2 People 1 door
• 48" center height
• Dome structure
• Easy 2 pole design for quick set up
• Electric access port

A solid basic dome tent for car campers, solo travelers, and beginning campers, the Sundome will keep you dry and cozy thanks to its exclusive WeatherTec System and adjustable Variflo airflow ventilation. This two-person tent has all the features you need to enjoy a weekend in the wilderness, including a vented Cool-Air port, privacy vent window, easy two-pole set-up with shock-corded poles, an interior gear pocket, an electrical access port, and easy-to-follow instructions sewn into the durable carry bag. The height at the center is 48 inches, allowing you plenty of room to move around.

Features:

• Exclusive WeatherTec System keeps you dry
• Durable carry bag with separate storage bags for tents, poles, and stakes
• Entry-level price
• Great for small family car campers, solo travelers, and first time campers
• Adjustable Variflo ventilation controls air flow
• Vented Cool-Air port
• Privacy vent window
• Easy two-pole set-up with shock-corded poles
• Interior gear pocket
• Electrical access port
• Easy set-up with continuous pole sleeves
• Easy-to-follow instructions sewn into durable carry bag
• Pin and ring design with InstaClip attachments
• Dome structure is easy to transport and simple to set up

Specifications:

• Type: 2 person tent
• Rooms: 1
• Dimensions: 5 by 7 feet
• Center Height: 48 inches
• Doors: 1
• Flysheet: Polyester taffeta 75 denier flysheet
• Tent Material: Polyester mesh 75D inner tent
• Floor: Polyethylene
• Warranty: Limited 1 year warranty
• Poles: 8.5mm fiberglass

About Coleman
More than 100 years ago, a young man with an entrepreneurial spirit and a better idea began manufacturing lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. His name was W.C. Coleman, and the company he founded would change life in America. A man plagued with such poor vision he sometimes had to ask classmates to read aloud to him, Coleman saw a brilliant light in 1900 in a drugstore window that stopped him in his tracks. He inquired about the light inside and discovered he was able to read even the small print on a medicine bottle by the illumination. The lamps had mantles, not wicks, and were fueled by gasoline under pressure instead of coal oil. Soon afterward, Coleman started a lighting service that offered a "no light, no pay" clause--a big step forward for merchants who were burned by inferior products that rarely worked--and drew substantial interest from businesses that wanted to keep their lights on after dark. In the ensuing years, Coleman expanded its product line well beyond lanterns. The company's current catalog is thick with products that make spending time outdoors a pleasure. There are coolers that keep food and drinks cold for days on end, comfortable airbeds that won't deflate during the night, a complete line of LED lights that last for years, powerful portable grills that cook with an authentic open-grill flame, and much, much more. Coleman has truly fashioned much of our outdoor camping experience, and expects to do so for generations to come. The Coleman sundome tent is ideal for weekend car campers, extended camping trips, scout troops & Summer fun. Coleman tents are designed for easy set up by using a continuous pole sleeve and exclusive Pin and Ring Design making it possible for one person to set a coleman tent up without the need for assistance. Also the Exclusive WeatherTec system is designed to make sure you stay dry if it does begin to rain.