User Review: Eureka! Pinnacle Pass 3XTA

Eureka! Pinnacle Pass 3XTA
Above: The current Pinnacle Pass 3XTA, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed June 9, 2006 by Bob Patten

Rating:
Design: three-season freestanding dome
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: Very easy - 2 lightweight aluminum poles
Weight: about 6 pounds
Price Paid: $129

Great tent overall -- lightweight for a 3-person tent. Nice to have the extra room even if it's only two of you -- just split up the poles, stakes, body, and fly!

A couple of things to slightly complain about: 1.) The zipper on the fly is a half moon shape with a storm shield over it. In a heavy rain, the design allows the water to run under the storm flap starting at about 12 to 18 inches up from the stake out point. This allows a bit of water to leak through the zipper -- not really a problem unless you have gear stored under the flap and pushed right up to the end -- not likely in normal use. However, I called Eureka! and they said they hadn't heard of that issue.

2.) Most of the main tent under the fly is no-see-um netting -- including both doors (the tent opens at both ends). The fly completely covers the main tent; however, the fly does not go all the way to the ground when staked out -- there's about 1/2 to an inch gap -- this allows you to feel the breeze in higher winds. It would have been a nice if the doors had screening AND an untreated nylon door as well -- though this would increase the weight slightly. Overall, I'm very happy with this tent.