Review Eureka Mountain Pass XTE Review Expedition Back Country Tent 3 person tent

Eureka Mountain Pass Expedition Backpacking Tent. This is my favorite non tactical tent for all weather and all around comfort and durability the materials are top notch. If you look below at the specs, you will see very few tents on the market have the quality that this tent offers. HERE IS THE BASICS Sleeps 3 Floor Size 7' 5" x 6' 5" Pack Size 7" x 21" Min Weight 7lbs. 15oz. Seasons 3 Tent Area 47.59 sq. ft. Center Height 4' 2"

ARCHITECTURE Frame 9.5 & 11 mm 7000 aluminum Vents 2 Doors 2 Windows 2 Vestibules 2 Vestibule Area 33.31 sq. ft.

FEATURES Gear Loft Included Gear Loft Loops 4 Flashlight Loop 1 Storage Pockets 2

FABRIC Wall 68D 190T polyester taffeta, uncoated Fly 75D 210T StormShield® polyester ripstop, 2000 mm Floor 75D 190T polyester taffeta, 5000 mm Mesh 40D nylon no-see-um

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[iruleallday]

I have a question, which is do you think is better the Eureka Apex 2XT or the Mountain Pass 2XTE ?

Same for the 3 vesrions for those two tents

[Backpackingreviewer]

@iruleallday The Mountain Pass Hands Down!

[rhorwat1976]

...basically roll up the fabric and just have mesh covering the entry points to maximize ventilation in warm weather. Buttoned up there is a bit of condensation that accumulates on the fly inner but its no big deal. This happens with just about any double wall tent. I have used these in snow as well.

[Backpackingreviewer]

@rhorwat1976 Yeah this tent could do well in just about any conditions!

[jshaley]

Done deal - ordered the 3xte today. Now have to figure out to get my trusty (ratty?) old Timberline 2 to the curb without shedding tears ;<)

[Backpackingreviewer]

Respond to this video... I agree the tetragon is a bust, FG poles no good, the apex is a good tent, the just need aluminum poles to make them great.

[thunderbolt1947]

yup yup, just got this one too. I did my research and could not find anything better. I even compared it to 4 season, 800 dollar tents. The material is high quality.

[ministercreek]

Looks like a great tent for bicycle camping

[ministercreek]

This is a nice tent. Is there any mesh on the top pf the tent body? Does it come with a gear loft? Great video. Please note I live in my tent year round 365 days a year. I need a tent that will keep me dry and sheltered

[TexasMan77]

How would you compare A eureka tent to a kelty?

[rhorwat1976]

I own the 2 man and the 3 man version of these tents. They are bomber. I have actually had alot of correspondence with Eureka in regards to this model. I think it is better suited as a 3.5/convertible model. For the price they are pretty tough to beat. I have had many tents over the 30yrs I have been backpacking, Hillebergs, Big Agnes, and many more. If you are not weight conscious these are awesome. Nice to see a vid on them. Another thing is the door panels can be zipped to mesh entry covers.