Gear Review
Eureka Solitaire Tent 1-Person 3-Season
Preventative...
By aesery
Ranked #170 - Tents
August 22, 2008
Here's a hint: Gorilla Tape. If you're on a budget and you enjoy the idea of having an inexpensive, light tent (or can't bring yourself to buy the Wal-Mart tent that will weigh twice as much at least), get this tent.
After reading the reviews, I purchased the Solitaire and, when it arrived, I took the time to wrap the poles (tiny, BTW) with Gorilla Tape. As a result, it withstood my not-so-gentle setup and some decent wind overnight at Larrabee State Park.
There will be condensation on the foot end of the tent, especially if you're taller than I am (5'9") or choose to utilize your pack as a pillow. The great advantage is that, if you're somewhere relatively private (or you just don't care), you can do without the attached rain fly and roll it back to enjoy the stars and the breeze.
I can't believe at how small this tent packs down. I can jam it, my sleeping bag, and the sleeping bag liner in the bottom compartment of my backpack!
View Details: Eureka Solitaire Tent 1-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Fly] 70D nylon taffeta, 1200mm; [Floor] 70D nylon taffeta, 1200mm
- Freestanding:
- No
- Poles:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- 6.3mm Fiberglass
- Doors:
- 1
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Hoop
- Floor Space:
- 2ft 8in x 8ft (304 x 244cm), 21sq ft (2sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 2 ft 4in (71cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- N / A
- Packed Size:
- 4 x 17.5in (10 x 44cm)
- Seam Sealed:
- Taped
- Ventilation:
- Mesh vents
- Weight:
- 2lb 9oz (1162g)
- Recommended Use:
- Solo backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: September 14, 2009 By: MatV
I will attribute to "taping the poles." My friend and I were on the CT for 6 days and he had this tent. On the fourth day (fifth time using this tent EVER) the larger pole started to splinter near one of the link points; the following day, a chunk about an inch broke off at the same point. Fortunately, it wasn't too bad and he could still set up the tent, but it was a bit of a scare. Keep in mind with this tent that the poles ARE NOT aluminum or any other kind of metal. Don't expect the poles to last long if you are wanting to use this tent extensively unless you do like this reviewer and do something to strengthen them up.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No