I really like this tent. I bought it in 2005 and use it both for backpacking and mountaineering. Summer and winter.

The fabric, ToddTex, performs really well in all conditions I've used it in. I've used it in temps from about +20 to -20 degree C. The inside stays nice and dry at all time in rain and snow. Just be sure to vent well at least when cooking inside in the winter. Else the inside might freeze and block the membrane. I've heard the fabric has problems in very humid environments but have'nt tried that.

Setup is super easy and fast, just takes a little bit of practice. The footprint is small, but the inside is quite roomy imo, steep walls and quite good headroom. Large enough place for 2 (185 cm, with essential gear) in the winter with room to spare for cooking. I've even spent a few nights with 3 in this, but then one of us was just 2-3 months old :) Obviously it isnt too roomy in the latter two conditions but it did the job very well.

It performs well in winds as far as i've experienced, but I have'nt tested it in wind speeds above 70 km/h. Just be sure to use the guy-lines and keep in mind the wind direction. The fabric seems really solid but its a bit stiff and a bit difficult to pack down small.

I bought the Bibler Eldorado in 2000, the two door version with vestibule. It has been incredibly reliable companion for years in all four seasons. I'm not sure that this will be the last tent you ever buy, but I've enjoyed a decade of use and it's still the best tent I've ever owned.

I've had my Eldorado for years and I love it. You can't beat this tent for simplicity and ease of set-up, strength-to-weight ratio, and versatility. The small footprint give you lots of options, and I appreciate that you can set the tent up from the inside -- a great feature in foul weather. There's a good amount of space for two plus essential gear... If you don't quite need a tent this sturdy and weatherproof, check out Black Diamond's Firstlight -- the same tent design, but with lighter (and less waterproof) fabric and fewer ventilation options. The Firstlight is cheaper, too... If you're looking for a tent you can use year-round and in the harshest conditions, though, you can't go wrong with the Eldorado... Well worth the price!

Finally dropped the money on a single wall after dragging The North Face VE-25 into the hills all the time. At 4-5 pounds lighter, my wife and I were expecting it to be a snug fit, but the Eldorado's wide footprint and steep sidewalls give plenty of space for two, with packs outside or in the vestibule. If I could change one thing, I'd have gotten the two-door option, if only for a little extra venting at the far end of the tent. It comes well sealed with good stakes and extra seam-grip for the exterior seams. Also comes with guyline, but it's surprising that you pay $600 for a tent and they only give you enough cord for half of the stake points. An inconvenience, but not a big deal. We slept warmer in very cold weather and had more space in the packs -- perfect.

This is the last 2 person 4-season tent you will ever buy. Super light, very tough. Holds up to really strong wind and snowfall. You set it up from inside, so when setting up during a storm you are protected. The yellow fabric will brighten your mood even during the darkest storm bound days.

the bibler eldorado is the lightest, dryest, simplest tent you can buy. If you can afford the price, it will be the best tent you ever own.

Awesome tent. Simple set up. Easily fits with a weeks work of gear IN your pack, not lashed to the outside.

We tested our new Bibler in the early winter Canadian Rockies. It made a snow storm with gusting winds seem like nothing. It's super light, easy to pack, and really quiet. Single wall construction makes set up simple (done from the inside) and fast. It's all-weather resistant and ventilation is customizable. No rain fly hassle here. If we ever need another tent, it will definitely be a Bibler!

I just returned from 5 days in the North Cascades and we had everything from a snowstorm, very cold conditions and some sunny bright weather. This tent weathered it all, and it was a snap to set up. There was minimal wind noise even during the worst of the storm we rode out in the tent. It packs down small and was a real treat to pack something so solid yet light.
Well worth the money.
-r

Wish they made an attached vestibule edition. Otherwise, kinda perfect.

This is my second Bibler Eldorado, replacing its sun and wind ravaged predecessor, now serving as a car camping and fair weather tent. The Eldorado can be a might moist and stuffy in terms of ventilation, but is light, sets up in a few minutes, is very wind and snow weight tolerant, has a small footprint and I love the cooking and storage vestibule--so many memories of rainy days and ramen cooked in the vestibule. I also like the attic, a hammock-like storage area at the top of the tent. The Eldorado costs a king's ransom, of course, but I know of no other 4 season tent I'd trust.
Jonathan P., Seattle, Wash.

What a pain in the butt to set up. The 'twist ties' broke as I was attempting to set it up. If it is cold it's extremely difficult to even grab hold of the pole to get the twist ties on them.
Wouldn't recomend this tent to anyone.

I recently purchased the tent and returned it. It was very difficult to set up. The material seems fragile and looks like it could tear easily. I think its very overpriced.