Name: Kevin Flynn
Eureka 5th Season
Comments: I used the 5th Season on
Everset (South Side) at Camp 3 (24,000') and High Camp. We had a pretty good
wind storm at Camp 3 and the Eureka was totally bomber.
Name: Jay Meyer
Eureka Alpenlite 2XT
Comments: The Alpenlite's main
asset is light weight - approx. 6 lbs. It is suitable for four season use, and
supposedly has been used on Everest's South Col, but in my experience it is at
its best in moderate conditions. The tent has two junction tubes that are made
of plastic and in extreme cold and high wind they may be prone to breakage; in
such conditions, use numerous tight guys to keep the tent from flexing. I have
used mine on several high peaks in the U.S. (e.g., Shasta, Whitney), and also
for winter camping in New Hampshire's Presidential Range, and generally it has
served me but, as noted, I have had some problems in very tough weather. On
the other hand, the Stormshield fabric and design of the fly and vestibule
provide very good ventilation and protection. The 2 man model that I have is
small, so you had better be very friendly with your tentmate; but it makes a
great solo tent.
Name: Dan
stephensons tents
Comments: I have been eying these
very light and very expensive tents for awhile. They are hand made in the USA
so it does not bite as much as most of the other high buck tents. Has anyone
used them in hard conditions they are light enough but are they a good
alternative to the single wall two man bivy tent? I think if I ever have the
extra money to get the two man size. Dan
FirstName: Gary Hillin
Marmot Fortress
Comments: I have owned this tent
for 3 years now and it is a killer tent to save you from killer weather. I
have spent overnighters on Mt Rainier's summit in summer and winter storms
raging over 50-60mph with no problems. The tent still looks great and is
strong as ever. No tent no matter how good it is will perform unless you set
out all the guy lines and keep them tight through the night while winds are
blowing guy lines will loosen. Use this tent right and it will perform like a
champ!
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