Camping and Hiking Expedition Tents

112873 Features: Get maximum interior space from the unique, single-pole configuration Simplistic and strong, the all-in-one hub-and-swivel pole design is easy to setup Keep your gear dry in the two stay-dry entrances or in the two large vestibules When you need extra protection, set it up as a double-wall tent, or in one of 2 freestanding tarp-shelter modes with the optional footprint (not included) Specifications: Capacity to suggested use: 2 person to 3-season Trail weight: 4 lb 12 oz Floor area to vestibule area: 29 sq ft to 175 sq ft Dimensions: 84 x 50 inches Number of poles to freestanding: 1 to yes Doors to windows to vestibules: 2 to 0 to 2 floor to canopy to fly material: 70d 190t nylon 5000 mm polyurethane coating to 70d 190t nylon taffeta and 20d polyester mesh to 30d x 246t ripstop nylon 66 1500 mm polyurethane and silicon coated Stuff size: 20 x 7 inches

MSR's best selling solo tent, the Hubba is a simple shelter built with the innovative hub plan. Redesigned for 2011, the Hubba is perfect for is perfect for solo nomads who like to keep it light. Minimum weight is just 2 lbs. 15 oz. (1.33 kg)Unique pole configuration provides maximum interior space, a Stay-Dry™ entrance, and large vestibule for storing gearAll-in-one hub-and-swivel pole design is strong and simple to useCan be used as a double-wall tent for full protection or in two freestanding tarp-shelter modes: with optional footprint (sold separately), or just the fly and poles only for the ultimate in weight savings

Superb choice for backpackers, hikers, hunters, fishermen, boaters, and anybody else who wants to stay dry. Also excellent for around the house, as a covered shelter for your vehicle, bbq area, kids play area, etc.

The ridiculously lightweight MSR Carbon Reflex 2 Tent gives you two set-up options, so you can choose the right balance between weight and protection. MSR made this tent for a scant 2lb 13oz, and you can pitch the fly with a footprint (sold separately) for a rain shelter under the two-pound mark. Carbon fiber poles and ultralight nylon fabric help MSR create a lightweight tent that still gives you 29sq feet of living room for stuck-in-camp days.

Product Features

• Material: [fly] nylon; [floor] nylon
• Freestanding: no
• Doors: 1
• Number of Vestibules:
• Poles: 2
• Pole Material: carbon fiber
• Pole Attachment:
• Floor Space:
• Floor Dimensions: 84 x 50 in, 29 sq ft
• Interior Height: 40 in
• Vestibule Space: (total) 14 sq ft
• Packed Size:
• Seams:
• Ventilation: mesh walls
• Fast-pitch Option:
• Trail Weight: 2 lb 13 oz
• Recommended Use: camping
• Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime

Chosen by National Geographic Adventure Magazine editors and a retail advisory board as a 2009 "Best of Adventure Gear Award" winner, the MSR Carbon Reflect 2 tent offers versatility and protection from the elements, at a weight diligent ounce-counters will appreciate. Much lighter and stronger than aluminum, carbon fiber poles reduce the tent's frame weight by up to 30% over aluminum, while adding significant strength. A full-sized vestibule and covered, window-accessed awning in the rear of the tent offer ample dry storage for your gear, while maximizing internal space.

Features

• Ultra-light: Carbon fiber poles and efficient design make the Carbon Reflex 2 tent incredibly lightweight
• Advanced Poles: MSR Custom Carbon 6.3 poles weigh up to 30% less than aluminum, with a significant increase in strength
• Versatile: Straightforward design sets up fast, and pitches with just fly and footprint for added versatility
• Additional Features: DuraShield-coated fly and bathtub floor, four internal mesh storage pockets, large front door and vestibule, and rear awning with zippered window access

Specifications

• Two-person, one-door tent
• Two Easton Carbon FX poles and six stakes
• 29-square-foot floor area
• One five-square-foot and one nine-square-foot vestibule
• 39-cubic-foot tent volume
• 40-inch interior height
• Measures seven by 20 inches (W x D) packed

Fabric:

• 20-denier x 330T ripstop nylon fly with 1,000-millimeter rated DuraShield polyurethane and silicone coating
• 20-denier x 330T ripstop nylon canopy
• 20-denier nylon mesh
• 40-denier x 238T ripstop nylon floor with 3,000-millimeter rated DuraShield polyurethane coating

Weight info:

• Two-pound, 11-ounce minimum weight
• Three-pound, one-ounce packed weight
• One-pound, 14-ounce rainfly/footprint weight
• One-pound, four-ounce body weight
• 15-ounce fly weight
• Eight-ounce frame weight

Lifetime Warranty
MSR products include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

About MSR
MSR is part of a company named Cascade Designs, started by three friends and former Boeing engineers -- Jim Lea, Neil Anderson, and John Burroughs -- who were laid off from the aeronautics giant in 1971. Outdoor enthusiasts looking for the next great gear idea, they went on to design the world's first self-inflating mattress, the Therm-A-Rest. Today, Cascade Designs remains a private, family-owned company that has grown to be one of the most respected outdoor manufacturers in the world.

224705 Features: When a cloudburst starts, you're in good company with guaranteed watertight construction created with waterproof polyurethane coatings and seam welding and taping Set up the sturdy, lightweight, aluminum dual-pole Atlas 7001 pole system and crosshub pole structure Seal out the weather after you come in through the dry entry vestibule by zipping up the dual slider mesh door; UV-resistant SVX window Never fumble in the dark thanks to the reflective guy out loops equipped with welded guy clip anchors and starter point When you want to go super light, pitch it with only the fly and PitchLight footprint Stow your headlamp or trail map in the canopy storage pockets or use the rectangular gear loft option Don't worry about a long, heavy haul up the mountain thanks to the superlight aluminum pole system, buckles, and webbing Specifications: Capacity to suggested use: 2 person to 3-season Trail weight: 4 lb 5 oz Floor area to vestibule area: 30 sq ft to 10 sq ft Dimensions: 80 x 48 x 38 inches Number of poles to freestanding: 2 to no Doors to windows to vestibules: 1 to 1 to 1 Floor to canopy to fly material: 70-denier nylon taffeta with 3000mm PU to 68-denier polyester ripstop and nylon knit mesh to 75-denier polyester taffeta Stuff size: 22 x 6 inches

Rumored to be related somehow to the other Hubba tents, the Mutha Hubba is a swollen, 3-man verion of the classic Hubba Hubba. Two doors keep the tent breezy while a tough fly will keep you dry and safe. Unique pole configuration provides maximum interior space, 2 doors, and 2 large vestibules for storing gear or simply enjoying the view—even in nasty weather.Minimum weight is just 6 lbs. 9 oz. (2.97 kg).Hub system is strong and simple to use.Can be used as a double-wall tent for full protection or in freestanding tarp-shelter mode with optional footprint (sold separately).

The rainfly creates a 14-square-foot vestibule for ample dry storage space, while the mesh inner tent ensures optimal ventilation.

The Mutha Hubba is MSR's bestselling freestanding three-person tent, and has been awarded the prestigious Backpacker Magazine "Editors' Choice Award" for outstanding innovation in design, materials, and performance. It boasts all of the same features as the company's ever-popular Hubba Hubba, in a spacious and expanded version. Two doors make for easy in-and-out, while also keeping the air fresh inside the tent when all three campers have turned in for the night, while the full-coverage rainfly keeps the elements at bay. A unique pole configuration maximizes cubic space on the tent's interior, with a full 46 inches of head space, and two vestibules offer easy dry gear storage.

Ripstop nylon fabric is coated with DurasSield polyurethane and silicone to repel water, and innovative all-in-one hub-and-swivel poles are stable and easy to set up. Despite the sizable 40-square-foot living quarters the Mutha Hubba provides, the tent's minimum packing weight is just six pounds, six ounces. It can be used as a double-wall tent for full protection from Mother Nature, or as a freestanding tarp shelter with the optional footprint (sold separately), for hardcore minimalists.

Specifications

• Freestanding two-door, three-person tent
• Three DAC poles and 12 stakes
• 40-square-foot floor area
• 14-square-foot vestibule
• 104-cubic-foot tent volume
• 46-inch interior height
• Measures eight by 18 inches (W x D) packed

Fabric:

• 40-denier x 238T ripstop nylon fly with 1,500-millimeter rated DuraShield polyurethane and silicone coating
• 40-denier x 238T ripstop nylon canopy
• 20-denier nylon mesh
• 40-denier x 238T ripstop nylon floor with 3,000-millimeter rated DuraShield polyurethane coating

Weight info:

• Six-pound, six-ounce minimum weight
• Six-pound, 15-ounce packed weight
• Five-pound rainfly/footprint weight
• Two-pound body weight
• Two-pound fly weight
• Two-pound, four-ounce frame weight

Lifetime Warranty
MSR products include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

About MSR
MSR is part of a company named Cascade Designs, started by three friends and former Boeing engineers -- Jim Lea, Neil Anderson, and John Burroughs -- who were laid off from the aeronautics giant in 1971. Outdoor enthusiasts looking for the next great gear idea, they went on to design the world's first self-inflating mattress, the Therm-A-Rest. Today, Cascade Designs remains a private, family-owned company that has grown to be one of the most respected outdoor manufacturers in the world.

Backcountry travel has never been easier with the MSR Fast Stash tent, which is one of the lightest and most versatile shelters available. With ample room for two people plus camping gear, the Fast Stash is ideal for overnight trips or longer backpacking excursions.

DECENT FEATURES of the Sierra Designs Convert 3 Tent PVC-free seam tape Superseal Floor Continuous pole sleeves Capped pole sleeve Reflective door trim and/or guy outs External/internal pitch Drizone single wall construction Hanging pockets long floor length D doors Sew-free window Vent Grommet pole attachment Locking pole tips The SPECS Capacity: 3 Person Trail Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz / 2.66 kg Packed Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz / 3.01 kg Packed Size: 24 x 7" / 61 x 17.8 cm Number of Doors: 2 Interior Area: 4.32 square meter / 46.5 square feet Peak Height: 45" / 114.3 cm Floor Material: 70D Nylon, 5000 mm Body: Drizone, 40D Nylon WPB Poles: DAC Featherlite NSL Number of Poles: 3 Pole Diameter: Outer: 9.6 / 9.0 mm

DECENT FEATURES of the MSR Carbon Reflex 1 Person Tent Ultralight Livability: Maximum interior space with large doors and vestibules Versatile: Two and three-pole designs set-up fast and pitch with just fly and footprint for added versatility Fully-Featured: Taped flies and floors plus internal mesh storage pockets Fast Set-Up: Simple, non-freestanding design shaves extra weight Storage: Full front vestibule and large door for easy access to gear The SPECS Capacity: 1 Person Doors: 1 Minimum Weight: 2 lbs 2 oz / .97 kg Packed Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz / 1.14 kg Floor Area: 1.6 square meter / 17 square feet Vestibule Area: 0.9 square meter / 9.5 square feet Tent Volume: 21 cubic feet / 595 liter Vestibule Volume: 8.5 cubic feet / 240 liter Interior Peak Height: 37" / 94 cm Packed Size: 20" x 6" / 51 x 15 cm Fabric: Fly: 20 D X 330T ripstop nylon 66, 1,000 mm Durashield polyurethane and silicone coated, Canopy: 20 D nylon micromesh, 20 D X 330T ripstop nylon 66, Floor: 40 D x 238T ripstop nylon 6, 3000 mm Dura Shield polyurethane coated

Even if your trip into the wilderness lasts only a weekend, you'll still need a tent that can stand up to all the conditions Nature (and kids) may provide. Ideal for car camping but capable of going on backcountry adventures with ease, the Limestone 4P lives up to Marmot's reputation for durable, high performance gear.

DECENT FEATURES of the MSR Stormking 5 Person Tent Pole Clips: Stronger and easier to set up in winds, pole clips add ventilation between rain fly and canopy Easy Set-up: Equal length poles and color-coded clips demystify large tent set-up Huge Storage: Massive front vestibule, small side vestibule and two doors allow access to gear in any weather Dura Shield Coating: Our most durable waterproof coating, offering superior resistance to moisture-induced breakdown The SPECS Capacity: 5 Person Doors: 2 Minimum Weight: 12 lbs 5 oz / 5.58 kg Packaged Weight: 13 lbs 4 oz / 6.01 kg Floor Area: 5.9 square meter / 64 square feet Vestibule Area: 2.4 square meter / 26 square feet Tent Volume: 328 cubic feet / 9288 liter Vestibule Volume: 40 cubic feet / 1132 liter Interior Peak Height: 64" / 163 cm Packed Size: 24" x 10" / 61 x 25 cm Fabric: Floor: 40 D x 238T ripstop nylon 6, 1500 mm Dura Shield polyurethane and silicone coated, Canopy: 20 D nylon micromesh, 40 D x 238T ripstop nylon 6, Floor: 40 D x 238T ripstop nylon 6, 10000 mm Dura Shield polyurethane coated

The Mountain Hardwear SuperMega UL 2 Tent is the lightest two person backpacking tent that allows you to go fast and light without sacrificing weather protection. This tent is strong and provides you with tons of vestibule space. This tent has guaranteed watertight construction that ensures that no water will get into the tent. Mesh pockets give you ample storage for your gear on the inside of the tent. Features: Welded zipper flap construction is lighter and drier than a sewn flap, Mesh pockets for interior storage, Super-light buckles and webbing reduce tent weight. Model Year: 2012, Product ID: 263954, Footprint Included: No, Gear Loft Included: No, Fly Material: 10D Nylon 800-1200mm PU, Floor Material: 30D Nylon Ripstop 2000 mm Ether Type PU/SIL FR, Pole Material: DAC Featherlight NSL, Number of Poles: 2 Poles, Number of Vestibules: 1 Vestibule, Packed Size: 4in x 22in, Weight (lbs): 2.99 and under, Packaged Weight: 2lbs 7oz, Min Weight: 2lbs 2oz, Floor Area (Sq. Ft): 27, Dimensions: 85in x 35in x 36in, Number of Doors: 1 Door, Capacity: 2 Person, Season: 3 Season, Type: Ultralight

The Amenity Dome is four person tent outfitted with a wide alternate-shaped vestibule room and a comfortable sleeping space. The modified pentagonal vestibule has a large front panel. It can be raised and has an entrance in the right side, giving plenty of leeway for the easy passage of people and luggage in and out. The inner tent has a 3-pole framework and a 78 square foot floor space fitting up to two adults and three children. As with all Snow Peak Tents, we sealed all the seams throughout the entire tent and we use only the best material: YKK zippers, Ripstop nylon, and sturdy Aluminum poles.

Designed to shield you from the elements, the MSR Zing Shelter is perfect for multi-night basecamp activities or backcountry adventures. Lightweight and versatile, there are numerous configuration possibilities ranging from maximum protection to maximum space. Waterproof and packable, take the MSR Zing Shelter for the long haul.

ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2 - person Tent... easy - to - assemble and lightweight! Take a hike with this lightweight Tent! The Vertex is a 2 door, 2 person Tent that'll keep your pack light. Once you reach base camp, assembly is a cinch... just snap the tent clips in place over the strong and lightweight alloy aluminum poles. Mesh side panels and roof vents offer up superior ventilation and a scenic view, while the seam-sealed fly and floor shield you from the nasty weather. Fast set-up, reliable performance: 2 doors for easy entry / exit and additional ventilation; Plenty of gear storage with 2 vestibules... provides extra weather protection, too; Free-standing 2-pole design... made of strong, lightweight 7000 Series aluminum; Extra large zippers on vestibule and door for easy operation; 75D, 185T polyester fly resists UV damage; 75D, 185T taffeta floor with 2,000 mm urethane coating for extra protection from the elements; Stakes and guy ropes are included; Mesh storage pockets, gear loft, aluminum stakes, guy ropes included; The nitty-gritty: Base size: 5' x 7'6"; Center height: 3'10"; Vestibule depth: 32"; Tent area: 37 sq. ft.; Vestibule area: 25 sq. ft.; Tent and fly weight: 5 lbs., 15 ozs.; Total weight: 6 lbs., 13 ozs.; Packed Size: 6 x 22; Pole diameter: 8.5 mm.; Easy set-up, great protection and plenty of room... what you've always wanted in a tent! Order Today! ALPS Mountaineering Vertex 2-person Tent

The Vertex is a one continuous pole design, free standing tent that is enhanced with 2 doors for easy entry and 2 vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection. Extra large #8 zippers make opening and closing the doors and vestibules a breeze. The Vertex has aircraft alloy aluminum poles that are strong and lightweight. Assembly is really easy with the tent clips that just snap in place over the poles. The poles are all shock corded together as one continuous system. The top of the tent has a spreader section for increased head room. With a factory sealed fly and floor seams, you're sure to stay dry in rainy weather. The polyester fly and floor are urethane coated, factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness. The fly buckles to the tent, offering a much more secure attachment when compared to elastic cord. The mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improves star gazing.

The Vertex 2 has a waterproof coating and factory sealed seams for maximum weatherproofness.

Features:

• Free-standing pole system with 7000 series aluminum poles
• Easy assembly with pole clips that quickly snap over the tent poles
• 75D 185T Polyester Fly resists UV damage and stays taut
• Factory Sealed fly and floor seams give best weather protection
• 75D 185T Taffeta Floor with 2000mm coating
• Extra large #8 zippers on doors and vestibules
• Easy entry and great ventilation with 2 doors (both with zippered mesh windows)
• 2 Vestibules for gear storage and extra weather protection
• Weatherproof fly buckles on for maximum adjustability and protection
• Mesh roof vents increase ventilation and improve star gazing

Specifications:

• Base Size: 5 feet x 7 feet, 6 inches
• Center Height: 3 feet, 10 inches
• Vestibule Depth: 32 inches
• Tent Area: 37 square feet
• Vestibule Area: 25 square feet
• Tent and Fly Weight: 5 pounds, 15 ounces
• Total Weight: 6 pounds, 13 ounces
• Packed Size: 6 by 22 inches
• Pole Diameter: 8.5 mm
• Style: Two-pole rectangular dome
• Use Rating: 3 season
• Sleeps: Two

The spacious MSR Hoop 3-season backpacking tent offers a unique pole structure that lets you leave optional poles behind for more weight savings and is designed to accommodate two 25" wide sleeping pads and taller campers. The unique, freestanding pole configuration of the Hoop provides 32 square feet of interior space, extra large doors and a full 44 inches of interior height for maximum livability. Three strong and supportive DAC aluminum poles are lightweight and the two side poles are optional for a non-freestanding set-up when you want to pack even lighter. DAC J stakes are included to aid in anchoring the Hoop. Dual vestibules offer a combined 18.5 square feet of additional protected storage space and the included gear loft lets you store smaller items overhead in an easy to reach place. The tent body's rip-stop nylon and mesh construction allows for ventilation while equipping the Hoop for better performance in snow, sand and wind. In warm, clear weather, you can tie-back the exterior doors to allow even greater airflow. MSR's stay-dry design prevents roof run-off from dripping into the interior of the tent when the fly is open and two vents built into the fly increase ventilation when the weather forces you to zip the doors shut. The Hoop employs taped seams on the floor and rainfly to prevent leaks and reinforced stress points to prevent tear-outs. A storage sack is included. A compatible, custom-fit footprint (sold separately) can be used to fully protect the floor of the Hoop from moisture, sharp objects, mud and ground water.

Durable and versatile, the MSR E-Wing Shelter delivers on-the-spot shelter for the ounce counting minimalists. A silnylon canopy with a DuraShield waterproof coating, this compact shelter pitches with trekking/ski poles, or from trees and overhead objects. Rely on the straightforward, lasting protection of the MSR E-Wing Shelter.

Go light with the Black Diamond HiLight Tent when you trek the Appalachian Trail. This three-season tent is more than comfy for one person and can accommodate a second if your buddy wants to bag a few peaks with you.

Product Features

• Material: [canopy] NanoShield (silicone-treated polyester), 100% ; [window] mesh; [floor] polyester, PU coating (2000mm)
• Canopy:
• Freestanding: yes
• Doors: 1
• Number of Vestibules: (optional vestibule sold separately)
• Poles: 2 1/2
• Pole Material: DAC Featherlite
• Pole Attachment: internal
• Floor Space: 27 sq ft
• Floor Dimensions: 82 x 50 in
• Interior Height: 40 in
• Vestibule Space: (sold separately) 13 sq ft
• Packed Size: 6 x 9 in
• Seams:
• Ventilation: mesh window
• Fast-pitch Option: no
• Trail Weight: 2 lb 10 oz
• Recommended Use: lightweight backpacking, trekking
• Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year

2 - to 3 - person Eureka! K - 2 XT Tent provides domed comfort, even in the cold! This self-supporting Tent is the roomiest and most popular in the Eureka! 4-season category. Now, its added air-flow details, including zippered high / low Tent vents (2 each in roof and sidewalls) and scoop vents in the fly (accessible via zippers in the Tent roof) make it a more comfortable Tent for year-round use. Post and grommet corner attachments, clips, continuous mesh rod sleeves, and an external vestibule hoop make for simple set up. It doesn't stop there: 4-pole geodesic dome Tent measures 9' x 7'6" with 4' center height; 8.5 mm 7,000 series aluminum frame; High / low venting, side-opening door with twin-track zippers; Cold weather polyurethane transparent window in vestibule brightens interior; Reflective web storm guy outs and logos are visible at night; High / low venting twin point front vestibule; single point rear vestibule; 14-pocket organizer wall, 4 gear loft loops and 1 flashlight loop; Packed size is 23" x 10", weighs 15 lbs., 3 ozs. Walls: 75-denier StormShield polyester ripstop; Floor: 70-denier nylon taffeta; Netting: 40-denier no-see-um mesh; Poles: 8.5 mm 7000 series aluminum. For all 4 seasons... order today! Eureka! K-2 XT Tent, Yellow

Eureka's most roomiest and popular 4-season tent, the K-2 XT geodesic dome-style tent is built to handle the most extreme and demanding winter conditions. It features two doors and two vestibules (measuring 12 and 6.25 square foot in area) for additional storage as well as protection from the weather when entering/exiting the tent. The larger front vestibule is hooped with an external pole for strength and uses quick-release buckles for an easy set up. The durable Stormshield Plus polyester fly includes a large, clear PU window panel. This tent has two doors (with windows), two scoop vents, vestibule vents, two large sidewall vents, and two roof vents. Eureka's patented High/Low doors vent from the top and/or bottom provide even more options for moderating air flow.

The 8.5 mm 7001-T6 aluminum frame (four poles) has a specially formulated cold weather shockcord, and the clips and post and grommet corner attachments promise a fast set up when faced with extreme weather conditions. All fly and floor seams taped and factory sealed for superior weather protection. Other features include reflective web, storm guyouts for nighttime visibility, 14-pocket organizer wall, four gear loft loops, and one flashlight loop

Specifications:

• Area: 52 square feet plus 12- and 6.5-square foot vestibules
• Floor size: 9 feet by 7 feet, 6 inches
• Center height: 4 feet
• Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce permeable nylon/40D no-see-um
• Floor fabrics: 1.9-ounce Taffeta nylon with 3000mm coating
• Fly fabrics: StormShield Plus Ripstop Polyester Taffeta with 1800mm coating
• Pack size: 8 by 30 inches
• Weight: 11 pounds, 6 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.

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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.

2-person Eureka! Alpenlite XT Tent is light as a feather! It's the lightweight champion of camping! This lightest-weight 4-season Eureka! Tent also has enhanced ventilation, making it more comfortable for spring, summer, and fall use. 6 zippered high / low tent vents (2 in roof and 4 in sidewalls) and a scoop vent in the vestibule provide added comfort during all 4 seasons, not just the 4th season. In extreme conditions, clips and post & grommet corner attachments promise a fast set-up of this self-supporting tent. It boasts: 6-pole A-frame Tent measures 4'6" x 7'6" with 3'4" center height; High / low venting, side-opening door with twin-track zippers; Cold weather PU transparent window in vestibule brightens interior; Reflective web storm guy outs and logos are visible at night; Front vestibule adds storage space; 4 pockets, 4 gear loft loops, and 1 flashlight loop adds storage space; Packed size is 5 1/2" x 19", weighs 7 lbs., 7 ozs. Walls: 70-denier uncoated nylon taffeta; Fly: 75-denier StormShield polyester ripstop; Floor: 70-denier nylon taffeta; Netting: 40-denier no-see-um mesh; Poles: 9.5 mm 7,000 series shockcorded aluminum, 8.5 mm center hoop. A great way to enjoy your outdoor experience! Order Today! Please Note: This item is shipped directly from the factory. Please allow an extra 2-4 weeks for delivery... sorry no express shipping available. We are unable to ship factory direct items to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico or APO or FPO addresses. Eureka! Alpenlite XT Tent, Yellow

The Alpenlite 2XT--Eureka's lightest, most compact 4-season tent--offers uncompromising shelter from the elements, plenty of ventilation options, and enough room for two sleepers. It features a strong A-frame design with steep walls that's optimal for shedding snow. One of the best ventilated tents available, it boasts on door, two roof vents, one rear window, and four side vents. Eureka's patented High/Low doors vent from the top and/or bottom provide even more options for moderating air flow.

The attached front dual-zippered vestibule is handy for excess gear and easy entry/exit, and it features a cold weather PU transparent window to brighten the interior. The 7001-T6 aluminum frame has a specially formulated cold weather shockcord, and the clips and post and grommet corner attachments promise a fast set up when faced with extreme weather conditions. The compact folding frame sections fit into bike panniers or inside a backpack. Other features include four pockets, four gear loft loops, one flashlight loop, clothesline loops, and lightweight/reflective web guyout points on fly. Carry bags and stakes included.

Specifications:

• Area: 31 square feet with 11 square foot vestibule
• Floor size: 7 feet, 6 inches by 4 feet, 6 inches
• Center height: 3 feet, 4 inches
• Wall fabrics:
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• Fly fabrics:
• Pack size: 6 by 19 inches
• Weight: 7 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.

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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.