Eureka! Solitaire
Average Rating: 
Reviewed by 25 Trailspace users
Description
The Solitaire is a three-season tent made by Eureka!. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 25 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Campmor:
"The Solitaire is an extremely well ventilated light weight solo tent. It is a 2 hoop bivy style with a mesh roof so that you may stargaze in nice weather and always get great ventilation. A unique zippered roof provides an extra exit in nice weather. Set up is easy with continuous sleeves that feed to pole pockets. The full coverage fly is already attached so it can be rolled back or put in place very quickly. Main fly and floor seams are factory taped for extreme weather protection. Mesh body is great for ventilation and stargazing. Continuous sleeves and pole pockets make set up fast and easy. Bathtub floor keeps seams taut and high off the ground for superior protection. Very small 17 in. x 4 in. pack size. Shockcorded fiberglass frame. Mesh roof is zippered for easier entry/exit in nice weather. 2 mesh gear pockets for internal storage Poles attach to tent body via pin and ring for fast and easy set up. Flashlight loop Tent, pole and stake bags included. Fire retardant. Import."
From Backcountry.com:
"Taking off on your own is so much better when you've got the right equipment. Eureka's Solitaire 1-Person, 3-season tent is light, quick to set up, and easy to use. Its simple assembly features include pole pockets on one end and ring and pin on the other-no crazy fabric tunnels to thread. An added zipper in the center of the door allows easy entry and exit. Solitaire's tunnel design can handle some serious wind. At 2lb 9oz, this 3-season solo tent is lightweight. Two storage pockets and a flashlight loop keep you organized when you snuggle into bed."
From Altrec Outdoors:
"Eureka's most compact solo tent, the Solitaire Tent is a perennial favorite of backpackers everywhere. This shelter is an extremely well ventilated light weight solo tent. It is a 2 hoop bivy style with a mesh roof so that you may stargaze in nice weather and always get great ventilation. A unique zippered roof provides an extra exit in nice weather. Set up is easy with continuous sleeves that feed to pole pockets. The full coverage fly is already attached so it can be rolled back or put in place very quickly."
From Ramsey Outdoor:
"Improving on a classic, Eureka! has made its lightest and most compact solo tent even faster to set up! Its simple assembly features pole pockets on one end, ring & pin on the other. An added zipper in the center of the roof cloth allows easy entry and exit. At 2 lbs 9 oz, this 3 season, solo tent with efficient tunnel design and compact fold size remains extremely lightweight. Two storage pockets and flashlight loop inside."
User Reviews
Solitaire
Reviewed by steven, Sep 19, 2009
Solitaire
Reviewed by Brian Hannon, Aug 30, 2009
Solitaire
Reviewed by Thomas Garner, Aug 19, 2009
I suggest you practice setup a few times before taking it out."
Solitaire
Reviewed by François Mac, Jul 23, 2009
For the price this is unbeatable!!! I even have enough space to put 76 liters of bags with me which I use on my De Vinci Caribou 1 bicycle."
Solitaire
Reviewed by White Shadow, May 18, 2009
Solitaire
Reviewed by Darrell Young, Nov 29, 2008
UPGRADE the existing 6. 3 mmm (1/4") fiberglass poles into new Easton poles. You can have these made very cheap at polesforyou dot com. These folks not only built my poles in one day, but then upgraded the shipping so I would have them by weekend."
Solitaire
Reviewed by Orville Bach, Aug 07, 2008
The only pro for the Solitaire is the price and light weight."
Solitaire
Reviewed by Joe J., Aug 03, 2008
Bought mine ten years ago. It's been on four back-roads hitchhiking odysseys (CT to N. B. Can, Boulder CO to Sun Valley ID, the NW coast of France, around Martinique) and several 3-4 nighters over the years."
Solitaire
Reviewed by base871, Jul 02, 2008
Eureka sent replacement poles out today, but being they are the same ones, I just don't see how they will last."
Solitaire
Reviewed by Tetris, Apr 20, 2008
Solitaire
Reviewed by utahhiker, Mar 11, 2008
Solitaire
Reviewed by Jeff Apolinario, Aug 13, 2007
Solitaire
Reviewed by Kevin Wyer, Aug 03, 2007
Solitaire
Reviewed by R Seda, Apr 29, 2007
Solitaire
Reviewed by ICMateN3, Apr 18, 2007
Solitaire
Reviewed by Corey Webb, Nov 23, 2006
Solitaire
Reviewed by Ben Sintay, Jun 16, 2006
I am very tall and the tent still fits me fine."
Solitaire
Reviewed by williams480@earthlink.net, Nov 15, 2005
They do take some getting used to if you camp in larger tents, but after hiking many miles with a pack it's nice to not have to carry a heavy tent."
Solitaire
Reviewed by Eric, Jul 28, 2004
Solitaire
Reviewed by Paul Baroni, May 05, 2003
Solitaire
Reviewed by Wilber, Apr 26, 2003
Solitaire
Reviewed by Willis, Mar 08, 2003
Solitaire
Reviewed by Joe Squillace, Nov 08, 2001
Solitaire
Reviewed by D. Roberts, Oct 09, 2000
Solitaire
Reviewed by weage@..., Jul 26, 1996
The setup is not difficult, it just requires a little attention to make sure the floor is pulled tight, otherwise the roof sags slightly."
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Solitaire at 7 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Campmor | Solitaire Tent | $69.97 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com | Solitaire Tent 1-Person 3-Season | $79.90 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors | Solitaire Tent | $89.95 | Buy Now |
 Ramsey Outdoor | Solitaire Tent | $64.95 | Buy Now |
 Mountain Hideaway | Solitaire Tent | $79.99 | Buy Now |
 GearX.com | Solitaire Tent | $79.95 | Buy Now |
 Gear for Adventure | Solitaire 1 Person Backpacking Tent | $79.90 | Buy Now |
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