Eureka is one of the leaders is tents.  Not only do they make some very durable camping tents they also make military tents and party tents so it’s safe to say they have established a quality product.  We’ve already talked about the Eureka Apex 2 Man tent but  here are some of their current series of tents in the Eureka tent line.

Timberline Series-
The timberline has two particular models the timberline outfitter which offers a 2 man tent, 4 man tent and a 6 man tent or the Timberline SQ which has a 2 man and a 4 man tent available. 
Both models are A Frame tents and very lightweight making them an ideal tent for backpacking.  They come with a rain fly that covers the… Continue reading

The Eureka Solo Solitaire Bivy is a lightweight (2 lbs 15 oz packed) 1 man tent (which feels a little more like a bivy sack than a tent) that is just the right fit to take with you on the trail. Not only is it lightweight but it is the lightest of the Eureka Tents you will find. The tent is made of Nylon and is a hoop style tent and also comes with a full rain fly to keep you dry during any storms you might encounter. Since the rain fly comes attached there is no need to worry about finding it to put on or off, so if conditions are dry and you want to increase air flow in your tent you can simply roll the… Continue reading

This lightweight (approximately 6 lbs) tent is a perfect 2 man tent for anyone looking for a small light tent to take with them camping.  While most 2 man tents seem to provide space for about 1 person only, this tent has quite a few happy campers who agree that this tent actually can sleep 2 people!  The actual space is about 36 and a half square feet with vestibules on each side of the tent so you have lots of space to stick any camping gear.
The tent comes with 2 shockcorded tent poles, has a bathtub style floor and lots of other features that make it stand out amongst other 3 season tents and cheap tents.

When you… Continue reading

Cabin tents come in all sorts of sizes and all sorts of configurations which is why they are great as a family tent. There is usually something that will match anyone’s needs. Sometimes the sizes can be a little confusing with all of the manufacturers labeling it as a certain “man tent” and saying that is how many people can sleep in the tent.  Unfortunately, you will probably need a tent that is bigger than the number they suggest because it is often understated.  Size and space is such an important factor in a family cabin tent that you really need to know what you are looking for. 

An 8 man tent is a great option for most families.  Lets say you have two adults and… Continue reading

If you are looking for an affordable 1 man tent the biggest issue you are going to come across is space, since you already know what tent size you want. You will have many options from different brands and in varying price ranges and sizes.  Most likely if you are solo camping you aren’t too concerned about having massive amounts of space and you wouldn’t want to look at cabin tents for just yourself to sleep in!  You are camping solo or backpacking or cycling for an extended period of time and just want something that is lightweight and will do a pretty good job at keeping you out of bad weather. 
However, space isn’t just about how many people can sleep in the tent.  It also… Continue reading