Eureka! Spitfire 1

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The Spitfire 1 is a three-season tent made by Eureka!. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 12 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"The Spitfire is a very light tent that sleeps 1 person with room for gear and a nicely sized vestibule for extra storage space. It features large mesh panels for great ventilation and stargazing opportunities. The large side door makes entry/exit easy and opens to the spacious vestibule. The tent body can be set up with only 2 stakes and the poles attach with clips making set up fast and easy. The SpitFire has more headroom than most tents in its class making it a very easy tent to sit up in. Main fly and floor seams are factory taped for extreme weather protection. Large side door is big and makes it easy to get in and out of the tent. Vestibule for extra gear. Bathtub floor keeps seams taut and high off the ground for superior protection. DAC FeatherLite Aluminum poles are light and durable. Large mesh panels for superior ventilation and stargazing. Poke out fly vent is closable and accessible from inside the tent All clip design means fast sturdy set up. 1 mesh gear pocket for internal storage Poles attach to tent body via locking pole tips and grommets for fast and easy set up. Initial set up requires only 2 stakes. Side release buckles attach fly to body for fast easy set up. Flashlight loop Tent, pole and stake bags included. Fire retardant. Import."

From Mountain Hideaway:
"The Eureka Spitfire is Loaded with mesh for great ventilation, ample headroom in an area that's as large or larger than the competition's. Packs to 5'' x 22''. Post and grommet corner attachments make set up easy. Large side entry door for easy access. 2 stakes required to secure tent body: clips attach tent body to frame. Sizeable mesh panels provide generous air flow. Poke-out vent in fly with zippered access. Inside storage pocket holds essentials.Spitfire Tent Specifications:2 pole hoop tent with vestibule.9mm DAC featherlite 7000 series aluminum frame.4 storm guyouts on fly.Weight: 2 lbs 12 ozCenter height: 3'4''Area: 18.12 sq feet. Customer Input For it's size and weight this is an excellent one person tent. Even us big and tall guys have room in it! It breathes great and holds up fine to wind and rain. It will be heading to Philmont with me for sure!"

From Backcountry.com:
"Looking forward to a weekend with a little you time? Eureka's Spitfire 3-season 1-person tent is an easy choice for fast-and-light solo travel. It has a little more room than most solo tents, so you don't feel like you're stuffed in a coffin when you're getting some sleep or staying out of the rain. Set the Spitfire up quickly and easily with post and grommet corner attachments and clips to attach the tent body to the frame. You only need two stakes to secure this Eureka tent's body to the ground. A removable fly detaches to reveal sizable mesh areas in the tent body for air flow on warmer days. An inside storage pocket holds essentials like your headlamp and water bottle."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The Eureka Spitfire 1 Tent is loaded with mesh for great ventilation, 3' 4' center height for ample headroom and large side entry. Set up is fast and easy with post and grommet corner attachments and clips to attach the tent body to the Spitfire 1 frame"

User Reviews

Spitfire 1
Reviewed by mike068, Aug 17, 2009

"I found this tent to be quite nice. It is very light weight, very easy to set up & take down. It gives adequate elbow room so you don’t get that closed in feeling unlike some solo tents that are very narrow.

The ventilation is more than adequate but when the wind blows it doesn’t blow in on you so you won’t get a draft on those chilly nights fall nights."

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Spitfire 1
Reviewed by Ctilghman, Jun 21, 2009

"Great value, light, sturdy, water tight. I find it hard to believe that a previous reviewer shared it w/ his Siberian Husky, as I found it barely adequate for my 6' 0" 190 lb. body. Had to hang my backpack on a tree, because in spite of Eureka's claim, there is NO vestibule."

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Spitfire 1
Reviewed by Carolina Wanderer, Apr 13, 2009

"Weight-savings goes without saying. Packability very competitive with all other tents of this type. A breeze to setup, even in the dark. Not self-supporting! Must set up in an area where you can place head/foot stakes, or at least tie-down with a few rocks."

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Spitfire 1
Reviewed by Jerry Harp, Mar 12, 2009

"If you're less than 6' tall, like ample peak height, quick setup, easy in and out, good ventilation, and are on a tight budget, take a close look at the Spitfire 1.

I've used one for 4 years on long bicycle tours. Set up and taken down a 100 times."

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Spitfire 1
Reviewed by Not@..., Aug 05, 2008

"I have been using this tent for about two years now. It has not let me down yet. I am 6-01 and I fit just fine. In fact the last trip I went on I brought my Siberian Husky along. he stayed inside the tent at nights right beside me. Not recommended if your dog is not trained very well. Held up fine in some serious wind and snow."

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Spitfire 1
Reviewed by Ole, May 08, 2008

"Great and stable well vented little tent. With added guylines it takes pretty much weather, though not for winter. Would have been fine with access to the "rear vestibule" from the innertent. At 6'3" I'm probably taller then this tent allows. Wouldn't even give the stakes to the children! If this tent was just GREEN it could have been my favorite summer shelter."

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Spitfire 1
Reviewed by Natron, Mar 31, 2008

"Great little tent, especially for the $$$. Great ventilation (perhaps even a bit much at times). It's small, but no smaller than it's competitors. Nice head height allows changing inside. Should come with lighter stakes, but that is a small complaint and easy fix."

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Spitfire 1
Reviewed by Mark C. Mc2, Feb 05, 2008

"This is my 3rd Eureka tent, smallest of them all, 3. 25 lbs. Perfect for solo. Many nights camped in Allegany Natl Forest, Pa.

Very water tight, easy to set up, roomy for a solo. ample head room to sit up and read. Ventilations is superb. Performed equally well in hot and cool seasons."

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Spitfire 1
Reviewed by Gary C., Jan 18, 2008

"I bought the Eureka Spitfire and have been very happy with it so far. Like all of the one person tents there is not a lot of extra space and I would not recommend it for someone much over 6 ft. I'm 6'1" and think that is about the max for its size."

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Spitfire 1
Reviewed by Banky, May 30, 2007

"I bought this tent to use while bicycle touring so size and weight were my main concerns. I'm pretty satisfied with the tent as it came as advertised. It is however quite tiny and at 6'1" I'm at the absolute maximum height I feel would be comfortable in this tent."

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Spitfire 1
Reviewed by hrinkoaw, Apr 04, 2007

"Awesome tent. I have used it in the rain, snow, ice, you name it and this tent holds up. Very light and super ventilated. I was able to quickly set it up even in 6 inches of snow. Not too much space inside, just enough for me and I am 5'11", but if you are going light it is a good pick."

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Spitfire 1
Reviewed by Nto02, Jan 06, 2007

"This is a great solo tent with lots of room. Very light! Quick and easy to set up and break down. What’s nice about this tent is that I can set up and get dressed; eat, etc. inside the tent. The tent has a very large opening to enter and exit."

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