Comments about Eureka Solitaire 1-Person Tent:

I received this tent a few days before going on my first weekend trip of the year. I set it up in the yard to get the hang of setting it up. The set up is easy and quick to memorize, there is really nothing too it. That weekend we experienced some unusual changes in weather. The first night was cool and dry, so I slept with the fly off and the breeze was perfect! I enjoy that they chose to make the majority of the upper part out of the mesh. The second night we had bad storms and with the fly on and the tent guyed out, there was no water in my tent the next morning and there was never a time it felt unstable. All in all this is my go to tent. Luckily I am a little smaller, so I can fit in there with my gear that needs protecting, otherwise my things can just sit outside.

Comments about Eureka Solitaire 1-Person Tent:

I have used this tent in very different climates/weather conditions & soil types. First the setup is a bit funky. You have to ensure the pole is not snagged in the sleeve otherwise the tension is too high to safely insert the pole into the pin. The poles should be tense, but not so tight that you get close to snapping it. Rather you should be able to gently coax the pole into the pin. Second, this is not a freestanding tent. Once both poles are in place and you have the 2 hoops, you have to peg the front & back ends to "erect" the tent upright. So having the pegs stay in place is crucial for proper pitching of this tent. I would hesitate taking this tent where the soil is rocky. This is ideal for the eastern half of the US, but not for places like Utah, Arizona or even parts of California, i.e. Death Valley, Joshua Tree. But in warm climates where it won't rain, keep the fly rolled up & enjoy the stars. It also allows you easier ingress & egress using the roof zipper which is a whole lot easier than the main entrance. I did not feel claustrophobic, but there's not much room inside. You can't stow your pack, there's only enough space for your clothes & shoes. Even on level ground, my feet kept hitting the bottom end of the tent (I'm 5'11) & with the condensation my sleeping bag by my feet got wet. Also if you're not careful getting up you will hit the roof and your bag will get wet from the condensation. It's almost impossible to change clothes unless you lie down and slip your leg one at a time into your pants sideways. But it did keep me dry through day & night rain at Yellowstone and kept me cool in the heat of the bottom of the Canyon at the Grand Canyon. All in all it's a super light tent- less than most sleeping bags. But I will bring a different tent during rain season or for trips during the spring or fall. It's a good summer backpacking tent in dry climates.

Comments about Eureka Solitaire 1-Person Tent:

Excellent tent for backpacking.With this tent solo means just that.Not alot of room for storing gear inside.The first thing I did after the inital setup was to tape the fiberglass poles to help prevent them from splintering.
Keeping the fly rolled in good weather is great for stargazing.This tent kept me dry during a 12 hour down pour while out on a 15 day hike in Northern Maine.
Best of all, This is a GREAT TENT for the price.

Comments about Eureka Solitaire 1-Person Tent:

My first setup wasn't that great. the poles broke. sent back to the outfitter and they replaced the poles. set the tent up again and found out why they broke. The first time I set it up I didn't seperate the gathering,meaning I had to struggle to put the pin in the rod at assembly. When I set it up the second time I spread the material in the section where the rods went thru. This made it easy for me to insert the pin at the end of the rod. Works beautiful everytime. Great tent if you assemble it properly. Maybe this information should be inserted in the instructions.

Comments about Eureka Solitaire 1-Person Tent:

I was unable to use this tent because the fiberglass poles are defective. I set it up in my backyard and when I returned the next morning the smaller pole was broken.