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Tents & Accessories | Home » » » Eureka! Sunrise 9 -Tent (sleeps 4-5) | | | | | | | Description: | | The family-sized version of our spacious Sunrise series. This tent sleeps 4-5 people comfortably. | | | Features: | |
• Spacious square, dome-style tent sleeps up to five (9 by 9 floor; 81 square foot area)
• Heavy duty bathtub floor made of 4-ounce 210D oxford polyester
• Multicoated StormShield polyester fly won't stretch when wet and resists UV breakdown
• Includes corner organizer, wall organizer with mirror, two water bottle pockets
• Center height of 72 inches; weighs 16 pounds, 4 ounces
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 30.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 8.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 18.5 pounds | | Package Length:
| 28.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 8.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 18.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 44 reviews |
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77 of 77 found the following review helpful:
 Always have, Always will.. love Eureka!Mar 05, 2009
By NickMan
I have owned the Sunrise 9 since 2002 and have used it on dozens of camping trips in Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and California. At the time I purchased it, I was the only one using it and it's way more tent than one person needs, although I absolutely loved having it to myself.
For those doing intensive research on their next tent purchase, I will provide as much detail as I can, as I find reviews aren't terribly helpful if someone only says "the tent is great". Details are very important. :o) Read on..
SET-UP:
First and foremost, the tent is very easy to construct and only takes me [and my now partner] 10 minutes to stake and raise. I always stake tents first (and then raise them), as I never trust a free-standing tent. I don't recall ever having read the instructions, as Eureka makes this tent about as fail-safe as it gets. Staking out the corners first also allows the sidewalls to be very taught once the poles are raised.
SIZE AND COMFORT:
The center height of 6' is adequate for me and my partner, as we're both 5'7". We generally use a king size air mattress, which takes up the majority of the center of the floor, but we have plenty of room to store bags and shoes on either side of the mattress. Head room, on the other hand, is moderately compromised on either side of the mattress, as it is a dome tent. The tent would fit a queen air mattress and two children's sleeping bags with perhaps a little room to spare. It's a fabulous and very spacious two-person dream tent.
Cross-ventilation is superior, with large windows on all 4 walls (including the door), as well as a low vent on the bottom of the door to allow cooler air at lower levels. The ceiling also contains several mesh vents. Since the fly is elevated, air circulates throughout the tent and it never becomes stuffy.
There are very handy storage pockets below each window which provide a very useful space for sunglasses, reading glasses, flashlights and other gear. The hanging gear loft is great for things you use occasionally, but wouldn't need access to at night. It's also a great place to rig up a battery powered overhead lantern.
WEATHER:
Our Sunrise 9 has seen it all - rain, shine, snow, wind, hail and sleet. As noted above, I always stake first, then raise. Since the sidewalls are always taught, wind never conerns me. The tent flaps slightly, but integrity is always good and has never been jeopardized. I've never owned a tent that remains so confident during high winds.
Since Eureka tapes most seems, water has never been an issue. As always, we did waterproof each seem and the inside floor of the tent has NEVER seen a drop of water. The fly provides ultimate rain protection while still allowing a view out any window and without limiting air flow. The fly is genious and easy as pie to install. We also always place a tarp underneath the tent to prevent floor seepage.
We've camped at sea level in California and at 12,000 feet in Colorado and the tent has never disappointed when it comes to any weather conditions. Because of the excellent ventilation, the tent is never more uncomfortable inside than it is outside - an important note, especially in very hot temperatures. I've taken a nap in the tent with 98ยบ outside and was perfectly comfortable (albeit quite warm).
BOTTOM LINE:
Without a doubt, Eureka makes one of the best budget-conscious tents you can buy if you plan to have your tent for many years. All tents require the owner to put forth a little effort and care to maintain its integrity. It's not going to remain perfect if you don't take the time to set it up properly, waterproof the seams, take it down carefully and re-pack it in the fashion you un-packed it. If it takes 5 minutes longer to ensure you're doing it right, spend the extra 5 minutes and your Eureka tent will provide you with years of enjoyable trips with your family.
I would like to think Eureka has good customer service, as I've heard they do, but my tent has not failed me in any way, so I've not needed their assistance. They make a great product, which is evidenced by the fact that they're still offering tents they've been manufacturing for many years with minimal changes.
I've recently ordered the Eureka N!ergy Screen House and the Eureka Copper Canyon 1512 so we have more room for lounging and relaxation and will post reviews once they've been put to good use!
42 of 42 found the following review helpful:
Eureka Sunrise 9 . . . A very well made tent!Sep 10, 2007
By Edward Weiss
"EggWhites"
I am happy to say that I have nothing but good words about the Eureka Sunrise 9 tent! I just purchased the tent after doing my homework... Chances are if you are reading this, it's because you care about the quality of what you are buying- well look no further because the short end of it all is that the materials used to make this tent (even within the other line of tents that Eureka makes) you will find that the walls of the Sunrise are thicker, the floor is thicker and the overall design is much better. I am a heavyset guy and like alot of room to myself. Would be plenty of room in the tent for two people with a ton of gear! (Overall rule is take the number and divide it in half- so a 4-5 person tent comfortably fits 2-3 people and all their 'stuff'!) I had purchased an XL cot from Cabela's and found it would not fit inside the Sunrise 8... So I bought the Sunrise 9, and the cot just makes it with inches to spare at the head and foot of the cot- -use furniture sliders or any type of floor-saving material under the legs of the cot to avoid putting a hole in the floor of the tent. Also, Eureka makes a pre-cut floor-saver to put under the tent and protect it from mud and dirt and debris- one word of caution... Even after you stake your tent to the ground, you will find that if you have the grey floor-saver plastic protecting the underside of the tent floor, that it makes the insides very slippery to walk on! Almost felt like walking on ice the way the tent floor would slip on the floor-saver material... Looking for a way to make the two grip each other a little so it's easier to stand on and not slip around... Other than that, one other word about the ventilation... The windows and floor and ceiling are all mesh screened and they are great, just remember to keep the windows unzipped for cross ventilation during the day, or the tent gets very warm when it's hot outside. At night, it's very comfortable to sleep in. The Hi-Lo door vent on the bottom is "ok" for extra ventilation, but nothing like what I was hoping it would do- although it's better than not having the vent at all! One final word about the whole tenting experience and bugs- The second you set your tent up, keep the door zipped up tight except to get in and out of it- with the windows unzipped for a breeze and the door zipped closed, the tent makes a great bug-free place to hang out in during the day! Looking forward to using my Sunrise 9 tent again soon!
34 of 34 found the following review helpful:
Great 4 person family tentJun 26, 2007
By R. Baevsky
"camping doc"
I have camped all my life, and now that I do a fair amount of "car camping" with the kids, I look for a tent that sets up quickly (5 min), keeps you dry in rain (excellent design), won't break the bank (good price), and reasonable size. This 9x9 foot print is ideal for 2-4 people with gear. Three wide sleeping bags with extra room on the sides and plenty at the head for your duffles (aka. pillows) and feet for clothing/gear). The company stands behind their product, and when used with a ground cloth (sheet of plastic works great), it will last years! I have one that is 10 years old and in very good shape. Only needed to replace the poles once due to fiberglass fatigue from use. Just bought another for the kids to use. The next size up uses bigger poles, has a higher ceiling height and is a bit more combersome due to its size and weight, but for 5 adults, go for it! The design is awesome!
23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
Another outstanding Eureka productNov 06, 2006
By Darrel Thornton
"CPA scouter"
The Eureka Sunrise 9 is a very well made tent. On its first campout it weathered a thunderstorm with 60 mph wind, rain and hail and stood strong and dry. Easy set-up and has great ventilation.
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 Great all-around tent...Sep 12, 2008
By K. Hyde
This is a great tent for a variety of reasons. Having 4 large windows keeps this tent relatively cool even on hot days and having the rainfly with deep, large overhangs is fantastic. I had 2 of the windows opened at least 2/3 the way while it was raining and not a drop of water even came near the windows. The tent and fly are made of a very respectable weight for waterproofing purposes. Though others have mentioned seam sealing it, I've had it in a respectable rainstorm and not a drop of water came in, though it's still reasonably new (perhaps for next camping season I should consider seam sealing it). There are 2 very deep vents at the top of the tent that allow superior air flow even if the windows are closed up (i.e., you can use a catalytic heater in it without worry of asphyxiating). It is sharp as can be when set up and makes other campers wonder where they can get one. It has some nice interior features such as a gear loft (I don't use mine only because I like to be able to stand up), a sizeable detachable corner 2 shelf unit, a small detachable triangular shaped mesh storage bag and 2 bottle holders. I use a cot in mine as well as a camping closet/dresser/storage unit and have ample room for either a chair and a potra-potty inside if I'm alone or space for another full cot if someone else is with me. I am an above knee amputee (who wears a prosthesis) who camps alone much of the time and can set this up in under 10 minutes by myself without difficulty.
Two things to watch out for: 1. the rainfly can be a bit clumsy to put on if it's windy since it is almost kite-like. 2. I don't like the plastic stakes that come with this at all - I highly recommend the 10" nail-type stakes (the ones with the green on top that has a hole in it to attach the fly). The nail-type stakes work great in both soft ground (not sand) and in more rocky terrain.
For an individual or family who camps more than twice a year, the purchase of this tent is a no-brainer. Sure, you can get a tent about the same size for about 1/3 the cost, but you'll regret it compared to what you get with this tent. With proper care there's no reason this tent shouldn't last 7-10 years for the frequent camper. In fact, most people would give up camping before this tent would give up on them.
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