Gear Review
Eureka Spitfire Tent 1-Person 3-Season
Spitfire, all the right features
By stormy
Ranked #272 - Tents
August 22, 2008
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!.
View Details: Eureka Spitfire Tent 1-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Fly] 75D StormShield polyester; [floor] 70D nylon taffeta
- Freestanding:
- No
- Poles:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- Featherlite 7000 Series Aluminum
- Doors:
- 1
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Hoop
- Floor Space:
- 3ft 6in x 9ft (107 x 23cm), 18.12sq ft (1.9 sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 3ft 4in (101cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 4.4sq ft (.4sq m)
- Packed Size:
- 5 x 22in (12.5 x 56cm)
- Seam Sealed:
- Taped
- Ventilation:
- Full mesh windows
- Weight:
- 2lb 12oz (1247g)
- Recommended Use:
- Solo backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.