User Review: Eureka! Tundraline 3

Eureka! Tundraline 3
Above: The current Tundraline 3, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed June 30, 2009 by Riverrambler

Rating:
Design: Four-season A frame
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: Takes me under 5 mins in high winds
Weight: 12 lbs
Price Paid: $300

I have been a canoe guide and camper for many years and have never found a tent this nice!

The interior space is amazing. It says it's a three person tent but by most standards, there is enough room for four with some gear. The twin vestibule is great and the 12 tie down points make the tent bomb proof even through a micro burst strong enough to throw trailers in a neighboring town.

This is the best tent I have ever owned. The main down sides is that it's heavy at 12 lbs and it packs up too large for a backpack. THIS IS NOT A BACKPACKING TENT!

It is however, ideal for canoeing where you can afford a couple of extra pounds even with 2 mile portages.
If you need a canoe camping tent this is it. If you want a very nice car camping camp it's great for that. You wouldn't want this for ultra lite backpacking.

Bottom line is that it's very roomy, it's 4 season (warm in winter and actually plenty cool in even 100 degree weather), it's bomb proof weatherwise, and it's really affordable at $300. I'm thinking of buying a second in case this one breaks after 20 years and the tent is discontinued.

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