Eureka! Timberline 4

Summary

Good tent, except in the rain. Always wanted a Timberline, finally got one, first use was in three days of continuous rain. The bottom door "draft tube" flap thing filled with water. There was not a way to open the door without water coming in the tent. I tried to get the annex vestibule but they stopped making them. :( Will still use it but only during nice weather.

Good tent, except in the rain. Always wanted a Timberline, finally got one. First use was in three days of continuous rain. The bottom door "draft tube" flap thing filled with water. There was not a way to open the door without water coming in the tent. 

I tried to get the annex vestibule but they stopped making them. :(  Will still use it but only during nice weather.

Excellent tent! Just spent a rainy windy weekend and the tent performed flawlessly with no leaks or problems. Believe me, it got tested this past weekend.

I think it's a stretch calling it a 4 man but for the wife and I it's perfect. It is a bit heavy but I pack it on the back of a motorcycle so weight isn't a factor and I think its survivability is due to its heavier construction.

This is my family tent for 3 season use. I don't use it in winter or on glaciers as it has no vestibule. The timberline 4 is very roomy and comfotable. It sets up easily and tight. The rainfly has good coverage and is a no-brainer to put on. The materials and workmanship of this tried and true free standing A-frame tent are top notch. It comes in a very pleasant green/white color combo. It also comes in a 2 door model and my one door has a very large rear window for good ventilation. In a 50 knot wind it held up well and flapping nylon was minimal. If you are tired of tiny 40ft2 floor space and less tents, you will love the room in this one.

I hope Eureka doesn't ever cancel this tent. They have created some real losers but this is not one of them. The Timberline series tents rate with the best on the market and are priced well.

This tent is a hoss! if you want something that is superhuge compared to the weight, tough as a tent could be, and weatherable enough for rain (heavy), snow (heavy) and heat and cold (lots) this is it. I bought the tent with the add on vestuble--yea I'm gonna get another one, it's huge, enough space for three packs and boots (with orgainization of course). I have taken this on a canoe trip where I slept six of my friends and myself in there (hint it's big).

The only problem I have ever had with this tent is it got really windy and the top pole snapped (guy it out if you're expecting wind, it will hold then). Very comfortable tent for multiperson backpacking or canoeing! Oh I almost forgot (NO CONDENSATION NO MATTER HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IN IT!!!).

Did not get to see how it does in the rain but as for ease of putting it up and size I really like this tent. I took it on a 5-night trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. Four guys, our sizes are 5'9", 5'11", and two at 6'0". All average build. We were not cramped at all. We did keep our gear outside though. You can put this tent up and take it down super fast. We put it up the first night at about midnight after driving 24 hours straight without a hitch. Excellent buy.

Have used this fortress for both canoe and car trips. The half star rating is for something that may be a plus in the north shirld or Alaska - The weave on the netting does not allow enough air through the tent in hot, windless weather. Sure does keep out the bugs. Room to sit in a rainstorm, and with only two of us it's spacious. Easy to set up. Although no match for the two-polers out there.

The Timberline series of tent is the most popular backpacking tent of all time for good reason. It gets very good ventilation, stays dry in driving rain and will last for years, even if you abuse it! The Stormshield fly keeps the rain out, but lets the condensation out. It does this by having a tight mesh on the A-frame and then covering it with the fly. The only negative thing I have to say is that the zipper gets stuck sometimes on the overlapping material. The material is there to keep out water though, so I'll take the minor inconvenience. Overall a great tent!

My family has been using a this tent for about 15 years and it's still as good as the day I bought it. With a typical three trips a year this tent is all that and a dry night sleep in the worst weather. Weight is irrelevent as we canoe, and it is very roomy. Set up is super simple, and you don't have to use the pegs for those Canadian shield, granite ground, setups. My buddy owns two and I would not hesitate to buy another when the time comes.

I've owned a 2 man timberline for over 8 years and simply love it. It's not the fanciest, not the lightest and definetly not the latest high-tech whizbang tent, but it's tough, durable and keeps me dry constantly.

My Boy Scout troop uses timberline 4 man tents and they seriously go thru hell on a regular basis. Boys are rough and careless.

The current tents are around 5 years old, and other than bent poles and broken shock cords due to carelessness, we've had no problems at all with them at all.

Two thumbs up!

We have used the Outfitter version (slightly heavier construction) for scouts for years and have never considered switching. We usually put 2 scouts in a timberline 4, or 3 if we have an odd number. Very rugged, standing up to years of use and abuse.

Simple to set up, all time classic. My 24-year-old Timberline 4 is more watertight than my brand new Nomad 6.1! XT version with front and rear vestibules (window on front) makes it bombproof.

A great workhorse tent. I have had a two-person and this four-person and never had any problems with either one. They keep you dry and are made well.

It is very heavy and it is not roomy, but is ok for only $100.