You lay out the tent on the ground, put the poles across the tent in an X pattern and then connect the ends to the metal pins at the bottom corner tabs. The tent is a freestanding design with two fiberglass shock-corded poles. I usually go camping with the Boy Scouts and this tent has become my go-to tent for backpacking trips, and general campouts of a few days. In all that this tent has held up like a champ. During that time I have camped out using this tent in all sorts of weather-from raging rain and wind to single digit temps, to the heat of the summer. Packed size (L x D): 27 x 6.5 in (69 x 17 cm).I purchased this tent back in 2012 (it was the 2011 version).But as mentioned above, do not expect too much from it. But the packed size is not so great so the tent is best suited for places with a car access. So it is backpack portable if the users share the weight. Weight-wise, the tent is lightweight with its 11 lb 15 oz (5.4 kg). So do not plan to use it in windy places or in any harsh weather conditions. Seasons-wise & climate-wise, the tent is designed for mild weather and even the manufacturer claims this. So it is best to downgrade the tent to up to 3 people. The dimensions are such that you can put 5 sleeping pads on the floor, but for real camping, there is no way to have so many people inside. Please see a bit more about this new series in this short video:Ĭapacity-wise, the tent is officially for 5 people, and for this, you have 81 ft² (7.5 m²) of the floor area. But there are no floor vents here and this is necessary when you keep the door closed. The fly is minimal and the awning on the front allows for the air and vapor to escape easily, so there is no need for roof vents. Ventilationįrom the picture above that shows the tent without the fly you can see that canopy is with lots of mesh for ventilation. Note that there are only 4 clips to secure the tent to the ground. So these are moderately durable materials and the waterproof rating is good enough. The fabric: The tent’s body, the fly, and the floor are all 63D 190T polyester taffeta with a 1500 mm rating, and a 40D polyester no-see-um mesh. There are also Velcro loops to attach the fly poles to the frame. The pole attachment to the tent o canopy is through clips, and through the pin-and-ring system in the corners. This is all fiberglass, not so durable material, but it is commonly used in such budget tents. But there are also two cross poles that are added to create a small awning above the door, their diameter is 9.5 mm. The poles: You have the two main poles mentioned above with a diameter of 11 mm. This is how the tent looks in its carry bag. You have a carry bag included and below you can see how it looks, the size is (L x D) 27 x 6.5 inches (69 x 17 cm). The tent is quite tall for its overall size, the peak height is 6 ft (183 cm). There is one door here and it is with a window on the upper section where you have a mesh and a zippered panel. Eureka Tetragon NX 5 Tent shown without the fly. The tent is freestanding and this holds even when its minimal-coverage fly is on. The picture below shows the tent so you realize this is a very simple dome construction supported by two X-crossed poles. This Tetragon NX 5 is the largest of the tents in this series which should not be mixed with yet another with a similar name, the Eureka Tetragon HD Tents. Eureka Tetragon Tents series has been around for years, but they have launched a new version for the coming season.
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