User Review: Eureka! Backcountry 1

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March 9, 2013

Jeremy (Guest)

Rating:
Source: borrowed it

Summary

I've borrowed one of these from a friend for two weeks out in the woods for work. Simply amazing. Had a really heavy rainstorm for two days straight and I was the most dry SOB out there (they used the army issued crap). I really want to get myself one of these.

Pros

Lightweight, easy to pack
Keeps person and equipment dry in torrential downpours
Easy to setup and tear down
Space is plentiful

Cons

Stakes are terrible and weak
They are expensive (you get what you pay for)

Although a brand new one is very expensive, they are worth it. The durability on these puppies is great. I'm saving to buy a brand new one for my camping trips in the future.

The stakes are total garbage, but that is an easy fix. The best thing I've ever done with certain pieces of camping equipment was mixing and matching parts. Trial and error.

I look forward to owning one and using it often.