- Loaded with extreme weather performance features, the four-season Eureka! K2 XT freestanding standing tent offers a roomy interior for two to three ers (52 square feet)..
- Waterproof StormShield rain fly coating effectively keeps rain and snow out and creates large 18 square foot storage vestibule with cold-weather polyurethane window to brighten up the tent..
- Zippered High/Low tent vents (two each in the roof and side walls) and two scoop vents in the fly (accessible via zippers in the tent roof) provide year-round comfort..
- Packed full of gear storing features including a 14-pocket organizer wall, four gear loft loops, and one flashlight loop..
- Tent has an interior height of 4 feet, weighs 11 pounds, 12 ounces, packs down to 7.5 by 25 inches; includes tent body and fly, poles, stakes, and guylines..
- Eureka! found its humble beginnings in 1895 and today their camping gear gives you the freedom to have fun - from tents to cooking systems, and ing bags to camp furniture - reliable, easy-to-use, and packed with features campers care about..
Product Description
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Loaded with extreme weather performance features, the
four-season Eureka! K2 XT freestanding standing tent offers a
roomy interior for two to three ers (52 square feet). The
waterproof StormShield Plus rain fly with 1800-millimeter fabric
coating effectively keeps rain and snow out and creates large 18
square foot storage vestibule with cold-weather polyurethane
window to brighten up the tent. Zippered High/Low tent vents (two
each in the roof and side walls) and two scoop vents in the fly
(accessible via zippers in the tent roof) provide year-round
comfort. It's packed full of gear storing features including a
14-pocket organizer wall, four gear loft loops, and one
flashlight loop. This tent has an interior height of 4 feet,
weighs 11 pounds, 12 ounces, packs down to 7.5 by 25 inches;
includes tent body and fly, poles, stakes, and guylines. It's
easy to set up with post-and-grommet corner attachments, clips,
continuous mesh rod sleeves, and an external vestibule hoop.
Eureka! found its humble beginnings in 1895 and today their
camping gear gives you the freedom to have fun - from tents to
cooking systems, and ing bags to camp furniture - reliable,
easy-to-use, and packed with features campers care about.
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Eureka's most roomiest and popular 4-season tent, the K-2 XT
geodesic dome-style tent is built to handle the most extreme and
demanding winter conditions. It features two doors and two
vestibules (measuring 12 and 6.25 square foot in area) for
additional storage as well as protection from the weather when
entering/exiting the tent. The larger front vestibule is hooped
with an external pole for strength and uses quick-release buckles
for an easy set up. The durable Stormshield Plus polyester fly
includes a large, clear PU window panel. This tent has two doors
(with windows), two scoop vents, vestibule vents, two large
sidewall vents, and two roof vents. Eureka's patented High/Low
doors vent from the top and/or bottom provide even more options
for moderating air flow.
The 8.5 mm 7001-T6 aluminum frame (four poles) has a specially
formulated cold weather shockcord, and the clips and post and
grommet corner attachments promise a fast set up when faced with
extreme weather conditions. All fly and floor seams taped and
factory sealed for superior weather protection. Other features
include reflective web, storm guyouts for nighttime visibility,
14-pocket organizer wall, four gear loft loops, and one
flashlight loop
Specifications:
* Area: 52 square feet plus 12- and 6.5-square foot vestibules
* Floor size: 9 feet by 7 feet, 6 inches
* Center height: 4 feet
* Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce permeable nylon/40D no-see-um
* Floor fabrics: 1.9-ounce Taffeta nylon with 3000mm coating
* Fly fabrics: StormShield Plus Ripstop Polyester Taffeta with
1800mm coating
* Pack size: 8 by 30 inches
* Weight: 11 pounds, 6 ounces About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eurekas 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 s, 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 companys 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, Eurekas 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°F
during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.
For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary
Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design,
this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent
became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with
sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.
Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic
expeditions, including the American Womens Himalayan Expedition
to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a
Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history,
tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric
Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to
Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924
attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and
Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history
finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery
remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues,
the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on
display at the Smithsonian.
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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car
campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are
a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to
withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face.
For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where
weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent
will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and
you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If
you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you
like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something
designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a
three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will
have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable
st, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer
more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for
summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will
feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated
rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season
model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric
coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed
to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of
course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to
20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also
tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding,
which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked
down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often
incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are
constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the
outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently
stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season
models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel.
These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a
dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular
floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome
configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not
freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight.
Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up
than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric
hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check
out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have
your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable
bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake
points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you
don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out
open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from
a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your
little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is
also available for three- and four-season backpacking and
expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy,
the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent
components among several people in your group. It's also helpful
to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models
you're considering.