Reddit Reddit reviews Eureka! Solitaire One-Person, Three-Season Backpacking Bivy Style Tent

We found 17 Reddit comments about Eureka! Solitaire One-Person, Three-Season Backpacking Bivy Style Tent. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Eureka! Solitaire One-Person, Three-Season Backpacking Bivy Style Tent
2 hoop bivy-style tentDurable 6.3 mm fiberglass frame is shock corded for fast set upPole pockets on one end; ring and pin on the other speed set upNylon pole sleeves aid in set up and stability3 storm guy outs on flyTwo-hoop bivy-style tent for one sleeper (21.33 square foot area)Ventilated with a large mesh roof; attached full coverage flyZipper in roof cloth for easy entry/exitIncludes two storage pockets and one flashlight loopCenter height of 28 inches; weighs 2 pounds, 9 ounces
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17 Reddit comments about Eureka! Solitaire One-Person, Three-Season Backpacking Bivy Style Tent:

u/Suspendedskinnykid · 4 pointsr/CampingGear

what is your main goal here? Do you need a cot? or are you looking at this saying comfortable, and offers protection? You could get a cot and pretty decent tent for that price. That thing is 25 lbs. My 8 person tent weighs the same and it's humongous. Depending how tall you are, you can get a pretty decent cot for $50, and a really nice tent for $120. it'd probably even be lighter, and just more practical. You could go this route. I think even this, a cot, plus a sizable tarp would probably be plenty of shelter, or orrrr strap this on top of a cot.

u/SilentBunny · 3 pointsr/ultouring

Bike: 2015 Salsa El Mariachi 3 Stormy Blue, stock build
Handlebar bag: Apidura Regular Handlebar Pack 20L. Held my complete sleeping system. Tent, Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Bag, Silk Liner. Also had room for additional spare clothes.
Top tube bag: Apidura Top Tube Extended 0.5L. Snacks, compass, swiss army knife, chapstick and sometimes my phone.
Saddle bag: Apidura Regular Saddle Pack 17.5L. Everything else. Repair kit, cooking gear, toiletries, some clothes etc. Had a good amount of space left over that I ended up stuffing with random shit, should be optimized to be more clothes.

Total Weight of Gear: 20-25lbs

Notes: Don't do extended winter rides in indoor soccer shoes. I have been playing around with this gear list to get it down to size to sustain a cross canada bike trip that would last over 100 days. Will probably add a frame bag to have food/water and fuel storage.

Full Gear List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dhjIA3RqlpavpcTLoSj7k3e1DryHgqe0qXYRs_YMcNM/edit?usp=sharing

u/macetheface · 2 pointsr/bugout

Maybe something like this?

u/Vegall_st · 2 pointsr/motorcycles

i have this. http://www.amazon.com/Eureka-Solitaire-Tent-sleeps-1/dp/B000EQCVNY/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1345512546&sr=1-6&keywords=eureka+tent

the poles are kind of a pain to get into the sleeves but the tent is hardy and packs small.

i'm going on an xc trip on my shadow next month, that's the tent i'm bringing.

u/RedditWhileIWerk · 2 pointsr/motorcycles

I'm back and forth on this. The rest value of a proper room can't be overstated, but given good weather, I think I could get a decent night's rest in a tent.

A campground with showers would be great. Bonus points if it also has laundry facilities, so I can wash stuff every few days. I'd plan on having to wash clothes every 2-3 days, but be prepared to go longer.

There are tents that pack up small enough to not take up an entire side case, and are fairly light. For example, this one at Amazon

I already have an REI sleeping bag that compacts well.

On my last road trip, I took too much stuff. Now that I have a better idea what I don't need, I think I could reasonably take enough stuff to camp, but not so much that I run out of room in my side cases.

u/dubman42 · 2 pointsr/collapse

This is the pack I use.

This is the tent I use.

This is the sleeping bag I use.

Total weight for the sleeping bag and tent is 5.8 lbs. Total volume for both is 860 cubic inches. My pack has a sleeping bag compartment located at the bottom of the bag. If you look at the link I have posted in my OP there is a pic of my bag fully loaded - the tent is strapped to the outside just in front of the sleeping bag compartment. I also have my machete strapped there.

u/nicodemus055 · 2 pointsr/bicycletouring

Based on your choices, it seems like you're concerned about budget. This is a better sleeping bag for $40 or $50 depending on zipper side (bummer- I bought 2 when they were at $30. Even at $50 it's better than most bags twice as expensive: compresses smallish, weighs in under 3 lbs, and has a better temperature range than what you link.)

Here's a decent actual tent for $100- Eureka Apex 2 weighs under 6 lbs. The Solitaire is under 3 lbs if you want a solo tent.

u/vishbar · 2 pointsr/camping

A hammock setup can be REALLY cheap. I use a Grand Trunk Ultralight...it'll run you ~15-20 dollars on amazon.

If you'd rather stay on the ground, how about a Eureka Solitaire?

I've never used one, but the reviews seem solid and the price is right.

u/ATElDorado · 2 pointsr/CampingandHiking

I've had a Eureka Solitaire for several years.

It's light and cheap. I'll admit, its weatherproofiosity has not been tested in my case, but did I mention it's light and CHEAP.

u/whiskeythief · 2 pointsr/bicycletouring

Reminds me of this "tent" I was considering for a while. I decided to go with a bivy instead, mostly for the reasons that LeTiger already mentioned, especially not being able to sit up inside. Also, without a rigid center line I would foresee drooping and water or snow pooling on top creating places for condensation to drip on you or water to seep through the fabric.

u/theKiltsbaneMan · 1 pointr/travel

Have you considered going ultralight? A tarp and trekking poles will serve just as well as a tent and pack down much smaller. I did Besseggen Ridge last June, and while I didn't camp there I did in other parts of Norway. A flat tarp folded half under me as a ground cloth, as well as over me with a trekking pole to hold it up kept me dry and sheltered through rain, sleet and wind. 1.6lbs tarp, stakes and trekking pole.

These fit in carry-on nicely -> http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/trekking-poles/alpine-flz-pole-BD112175_cfg.html#cgid=trekking-poles&start=2

There are many flat tarps to choose from, the super high end ones will run you ~$300 us.

Or go for something like a one person tent like this -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000EQCVNY?pc_redir=T1

It's small enough for carry on as well and won't break the bank.

u/Texaz_RAnGEr · 1 pointr/camping

I appreciate all the answers everyone has given me. You guys definitely gave me options for next summer. Despite what everyone has said up till now about not cheaping out, I think I'm going to go with this Eureka! Solitaire - Tent (sleeps 1)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EQCVNY/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8. Next year when I hopefully delegate more time for the Adirondacks than I have this year, I'll get a nicer one. The reason I'm not looking into bigger tents is, I already have a 4 person for those occasions. I also recently bought a hammock I've used a few times that I really dig, I just have to figure out a rainfly for it and I'll be set. Thanks again everyone, keep any other suggestions coming!

u/nayrlladnar · 1 pointr/CampingGear

I have a Eureka Solitaire. It's a nice little tent as long as you aren't claustrophobic. I'm 6' and hefty - I fit but it was cozy. Also, I'm sure I looked silly as shit getting in and out of it.

But, if all you want is a small, easy to set-up, single person tent, it's a good option.

u/rottenpossum · 1 pointr/GearTrade

One of my coworkers just mentioned this one to me. He's used it for a while with the BSoA. http://www.amazon.com/Eureka-Solitaire-Tent-sleeps-1/dp/B000EQCVNY