I recently took my 3 boys on a backpacking trip and my 2 man Sierra Designs tent was obviously not going to fit everyone. Since my boys are younger, I wanted to be with them in case someone woke up or got scared in the middle of the night. After doing a lot of searching, this one seemed like a great bargain. Weight wise, it is much lighter than most 6 man tents from most manufacturers. I’m sure there may be a lighter tent out there that costs 4 times as much, but I didn’t come across many. This tent easily fit 4 across and would have enough room for a 5th at the bottom or a good place for gear, which is what we did. As you may know, most tents are advertised as 6 man tents but actually only accommodate 4 people. I think this one is actually fairly accurate. The design is simple, but that is a good thing. It doesn’t take long to set up, it’s not complicated to figure out which pole goes where, etc… it has a good amount of ventilation with the design.
I have plans for the future, which include ordering some custom aluminum poles to replace the tents main fiberglass poles, I think this will cut down on weight even more and they will take up less space in the pack.
Eureka makes great tents, this one is really nice for the money and once you get a footprint or make one for it, you have a solid tent for a family or small group to use.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 25 x 5 x 5 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 5.44 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 84 x 60 x 48 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.3 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Eureka! |
| Warranty Description | limited warranty |
| Model Name | Tetragon NX |
| Color | Mykonos Blue |
| Material | Polyester |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Eureka |
| Part Number | 2629133 |
| Included Components | Stakes |
| Size | 2 Person |
| Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |