I just got back from using this tent in the Rockies. This guy got the job done. The first night there it rained non-stop and I was completely dry inside. The Spitfire is VERY light weight which was a huge plus when backpacking. This kind of sounds dumb, but probably my favorite thing about it is its ability to be packed back up. Most tents I've had in the past are a real chore to get back into their storage sack. This one has actually has room to spare. It doesn't come with a footprint, but you can buy one separately and still store it with the tent. My only complaint about it, is that there aren't a lot of things to hook to on the inside. When I go backpacking I like to be able to hang stuff up on the inside to dry / air out. I ended up taking some extra cord and making some loops off of the main cross support and letting it hang through one of the vents. All in all, a great tent for the price.

Had a Seirra Designs Liteyear, I gave it to my nephew to use on his AT thru-hike. Spitfire has features I wished the Liteyear did.
#1. 40" inside height, an extra inch than SD. Minimum needed to sit up comfortably and change out of a wet shirt. 2. black no-see-um, SD has grey which light reflects off of making it hard to see out on clear fly-less nights/days. Plus, more no-see-um, better ventalaton and views. 3. a hood vent!
the SD molded up during the AT thru-hike, a simple hood vent could have prevented so much condensation build-up and kept dryer inside. 4. Only 5' 9",... if over 6' may push on mesh walls at head or feet, may want to "testdrive". 5. Love natural colors, hiking solo, I like to blend into the surroundings, not scream "I'm sleeping right here"that the oranges and bright blues do. winter mountaineering is the only tent that needs to scream "I'm here, help" 6. seam sealed all my seams. No problems in weather. only time will test long-term durability, so far, great!.

Bought this tent on a recommendation from a fellow backpacker. What a deal! Best tent ever for the money. More comfortable and more features than pricier tents. The high profile is great for taller folks (it's nice and long too.) The side entry is easy and convenient. Lots of storage inside and out (decent size vestibules.) Excellent ventilation. Little things like two convenient inside pockets and a loop for hanging a light show the Eureka crew has spent some time in tents. This was my first solo tent. I bought a Big Agnes SL1 as a upgrade/replacement. Big mistake! The spitfire is a little heavier but a much more comfortable and convenient tent.

I tour on a bicycle. Space and weight are at a premium. The Spitfire 1 packs into one pannier with room to spare, and weighs just a little over 3 pounds.

I've had this tent for 3 years and pitched it over 100 times. It shows no significant signs of wear. No tears, no loose seams. The aluminum, shock corded poles are tough and so are the two zippers. Set up/take down is simple, quick, and easy

No leaks in heavy storms, but some misting, which I understand is normal for tents like this.

I especially like the peak height which is about 43", taller than almost any other solo tent. Vestibule space is limited, but I find room for 4 panniers inside.

If you're less than 6' tall, then I can recommend the Spitfire 1 without reservation. If taller, look at the Spitfire 2. Same design, just much bigger.

Hey, it's a summer tent, the time of the yaer where everything is green outdoors. Except from that this tent is not summer-stealth GREEN I love my 2 Lbs 12 Oz. + stakes Spitfire ! Would have liked access to the rear vestibule from inside. Not so smart with inner first pitch in the rain. Takes quite a lot of wind when guyed out. Just long enough for my 6' 3" 200 Lbs. Close to a 5 star solo tent, if GREEN :-)

I have been using the Spitfire for 3 years now on my AT section hikes and other trails. I LOVE IT. Lots of room for me and my gear. And comfortable in the rain. Plenty of room to dress, sit up in , sleep and store all inside. Vestible has room for the dog or can bring him in if necessary. Easy and quick to pitch. Light weight.

This could possibly be a "best buy" in the Solo tent category! Tent, Fly, poles is 2lbs 12oz (as stated). Tent, fly, poles, stakes(10), 2 guy lines, and all the individual sacks brings the weight up to 3lbs 5oz (if you trade out the stakes to lighter types you can drop the weight down at least 2 more oz.)
Plenty of room for the 6 foot and under people with just a little left over for essentials inside with you. Not much to speak of for a vestibule.... but as a rain fly it gives you complete coverage down to within 2 inches of the ground. When guyed out (4) it handles the wind fine... I haven't had it out yet in a big storm, but looking forward to it! A very nice tent for the money!