[at-l] Eureka Tents

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Wildbill said:

All Eureka Backpacking tents are over 5 lbs. They do have some SOLO 
tents the lightest was 2 lbs 8 oz.

 <A HREF="http://www.jwa.com/camping/eureka/tents/tents.html">Eureka Tents</A>

Wildbill
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QPQ replied:

I hate to correct Wildbill on a world wide web thing.  *grin*  But 
Eureka does make a "performance backpacking tent", the Eureka 
Timberlite, which reportedly weighs 4 pounds and nine ounces.   
Details about it can be found at:  

http://www.jwa.com/camping/eureka/tents/performance/timberlite.html

I used mine probably 80-90 percent of the nights during my thru 
hike.  It was beat to hell by the end, but that's heavy use.  
Tight squeeze for two people but very roomy for one, including 
gear.  It has a vestibule which boosts its weight (and which I 
didn't bring).  I recommend the tent.  It's free standing, 3 season 
plus, and a good compromise between weight and roominess.  I'm six 
foot and my primary partner was 6'3". We shared the tent during some 
tough weather when he didn't want to use his tarp.  It's listed on 
the web site at $180, but I've seen it on sale sometimes for $150 
or less.

Quid Pro Quo
GA>ME '96

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