User Review: Eureka! Solitaire

Eureka! Solitaire
Above: The current Solitaire, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed August 13, 2007 by Jeff Apolinario

Rating:
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: Nothing difficult but all lines should be tensioned carefully.
Price Paid: $75

I'm six foot tall and found the Solitaire a bit difficult to get in and out of. You have to stand with your back to the door, slip off the boots, step in, crouch down and then crawl in backwards. Which is especially bothersome when it's coming down buckets. It's also tough to read in with the roof so low. And I'll agree with the reviewers who mentioned being careful about how you set it up. If the roof sags you will get wet.

On the other hand, it's well made, light and easy to pack and I had no problems with the poles. Probably a better choice for bike touring than backpacking if you like bringing the bag(s) inside with you. Going back to my Timberline.