Eureka Tetragon 7 Adventure 7-Foot by 7-Foot Three-Person Tent Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I'm not an avid camper so I knew I didn't need an expensive tent, but I also didn't want to skimp out and get a cheapo tent.The Eureka line fit the bill quite nicely.I was deciding between the Tetragon 7 and Apex XT since I'd be using it for 2 people and I wanted it to be lightweight enough for backpacking.After reading many reviews I went with the Tetragon 7 (and I'm very happy with my decision) for a few reasons:
1. Tent 'person' ratings tend to be liberal.A '2 person' tent is reasonably spaced for 2 average sized people, but leaves little room for extra gear and packs.Since I always put my backpack and gear IN the tent, I went a 3-person tent where my gear takes the place of the 3rd person.I'm definitely glad I went with this size.
2. The Tetragons have good rain flies.I read reviews of this tent having leaking problems, which was something that was swaying me toward the Apex XT which seems to have a nicer fly.Admittedly I haven't experienced inclimate weather yet, but I sealed the seams and have an extra tarp just in case the weather gets rough.I think the Tetragon 7 will work well for my uses.
3. Eureka's lifetime warranty is reassuring.
4. As I mentioned, the packaged tent is fairly lightweight and easy for a backpacking trip.
5. Setup was incredibly easy, I must not have camped in a long time because I could have sworn tents were hard to setup.It only took 2 minutes to get the tent up and fly on.
I'm very happy with my decision and especially Amazon's cheap price.As an intermediate camping person (1-3 trips/year) this tent is perfect for my purposes.If I was an avid camper, I might splurge on a more expensive tent, but this one is great for me!

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Product Description:
A great choice for car camping, base camp, or three-season backpacking, the Eureka Tetragon 7 rectangular dome tent comfortably sleeps three people. The double-coated StormShield polyester fly and the polyester bathtub floor combine to provide excellent weather protection. This free-standing, two-pole tent is quick and easy to set up with its durable shockcorded fiberglass frame, ring and pin attachments, and color coded webbing.
It's well ventilated, thanks to two vents and large areas of mesh in the side walls. The double-coated polyester hooded fly won't stretch, and it allows front and rear windows to remain open even in rain. Other features include:

Twin track zippers for separate operation of the window in the door
Brim over twin-track, side-opening door offers protected front entry
External guy points on the fly help secure your tent in high winds
Natural green color scheme blends into any campground
Hanging gear loft and two detachable interior storage pockets
Mesh panels allow for clip-in accessories
Tent, pole, and stake bags included

Specifications:

Area: 49 square feet
Floor size: 7 feet by 7 feet
Center height: 4 feet, 4 inches
Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D 210T polyester taffeta with 800mm coating
Floor fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D 210T polyester taffeta with 800mm coating
Fly fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D 185T StormShield polyester with 800mm coating
Pack size: 6 by 27 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 10 ounces

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20