Eureka Apex 2XT 2-Person 3-Season Tent - 2008 BCS

Just got back from a weekend trip into baxter state park with this tent, it poured all weekend, setup for it even in the pouring rain is quick, we were able to pile all of our gear (2 4.5k packs) in the vestibules, everything stayed dry in the high wind and pouring rain, I was really impressed actually, overall we got 4 inches of rain, and none of it was in the tent. I do wish the vestibule zipper was a little easier to access from the inside of the tent, and aluminum poles would be a godsend though this wasnt the straw that broke my back it would be a good bit lighter and easier to pack with Aluminum poles, It could use about 6 inches more width too but it was certainly comfortable enough for the 2 of us, . Very happy with this purchase.

I picked up this tent last summer and have been able to test it out a few times since then on backpacking trips. The total weight w/rain fly is only about 6lbs - pretty good for a 2 person tent. My boyfriend had no problems with the length -- he's 6'3" -- so if you're tall, this might be just the tent for you. I'm 5'4" and am able to store extra clothes by my feet for those "just in case it gets cold" nights. The doors on both sides make it quick easy in & out for either person, and the zippers work well. Set-up time is 5 minutes or less by yourself (I haven't officially timed it yet), which is made easy by the sleeves you insert the poles into before you stand it up. Bright yellow color is a plus if you're out canoeing and trying to find your campsite again at dusk, however if you're trying to blend in with the scenery this is probably not the tent for you. The extra vestibule space created by the rain fly is plenty sufficient to store a pack under it and keep it dry. Only complaint I have about the rain fly is the zippers only zip from top to bottom. It's a bit of a stretch to reach from inside the tent to pull the zipper all the way down on the rain fly. It did, however, function perfectly well for keeping out the rain.

Outstanding tent. Eureka's quality of construction has stayed great since I purchased my first tent 28 years ago which by the way I still have. Bought this one for my daughter's first packing tent and she put it straight up with no problems. Would recommend it.

I am very happy with my 2XT. It is big enough for 2 and has 2 doors and 2 vestibules so each person has a place for their pack and you can get in and out without disturbing the other person. I have camped in a couple of brutal Texas thunderstorms in the tent and it has always been dry and stable in the wind. My only real complaint with the Apex 2XT is that the zippers on the vestibule doors are only accessible from the outside, so to close up the tent you have to lay down in the vestibule and reach under the fly to close the zipper the last few inches. The build quality is very good and it is light enough for hiking, but still roomy enough for comfy car camping.