User Review: Eureka! Spitfire UL

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

Reviewed August 14, 2007 by Outdoorguy412000

Rating:
Sleeps: 1
Ease of Setup: Easy
Weight: 2
Price Paid: $140

I bought this tent mostly for the light weight. If you are looking for a lightweight tent, I would certainly recommend it. Because it's so light, it seems almost delicate. I take extra precautions in setting it up, and taking down. A ground cloth is a must.

Set up: Easy, easy, easy. One pole, and a few stakes.

Design: Good. Access in and out is good. Rainfly breather port can be opened and closed from inside or outside the tent. Rainfly overhang will cover boots, medium sized pack, and a little more.

Weather: I have only used mine in good weather. Though one night of strong winds had me concerned, but the tent had no problems.

Overall: A great tent for lightweight packing, and probably lower usage. I'm not sure how durable the tent netting would be if used hard over many summers. But a couple weekends here and there, it seems like it would last for years.