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Camping & Hiking | Home » » Eureka! Tetragon 9 - Tent (sleeps 4-5) | | | | | | | Description: | | A great choice for car camping, or for use as a family base camp, the Eureka Tetragon 9 rectangular dome tent comfortably sleeps four-to-five people. The double-coated StormShield polyester hooded fly, which allows the front and rear windows to remain open even in the rain, and the polyester bathtub floor combine to provide excellent weather protection. This free-standing, two-pole tent is quick and easy to set up with a durable shockcorded fiberglass frame, ring and pin attachments, and color-coded webbing. 
The Tetragon is quick and easy to set up with durable shockcorded fiberglass poles, ring and pin attachments, and color-coded webbing. | The extra weatherproof design of the bathtub floor wraps up the sides of the tent, keeping the interior dry and the seams high above the ground and out of the water or mud. External guy points on the rainfly keep the tent secure in windy weather and many features such as mesh panels for clip-in accessories, superior ventilation thanks to two vents and large areas of sidewall mesh, a hanging gear loft, two detachable interior storage pockets, a clothes line loop, flashlight loop, and twin track zippers for separate operation of window in the door make this tent a fully functional home-away-from-home. Features: - Durable, freestanding, shockcorded fiberglass frame and color-coded webbing make set up fast
- Ring and pin attachments make set up easy; simply insert pin into pole
- Brim over twin-track, side-opening door offers protected front entry; brimmed rear window allows ventilation during inclement weather
- Extra weatherproof design features a bathtub floor that wraps up sides of tent, keeping seams high above the ground
- 2 interior storage pockets keep essential items handy; mesh panels allow for clip-in accessories
- 2 vents and large areas of mesh in side walls enhance air circulation for added comfort
- Twin-track zippers for separate operation of the window in the door
- External guy points on the fly help secure tent in high winds
- Natural green color scheme blends into any campground
- Hanging gear loft and two detachable interior storage pockets
- Clothes line loop, flashlight loop
- Mesh panels allow for clip-in accessories
- Tent, pole, and stake bags included
Specifications: - Capacity: 4 - 5 people
- Floor Size: 9 by 9 feet
- Pack Size: 8 by 28 inches
- Type: 2-pole rectangular dome tent
- Seasons: 3
- Weight: 11 pounds, 10 ounces
- Door: 1
- Windows: 2
- Area: 81 square feet
- Center Height: 6 feet
- Wall and Floor Fabric: 1.9-ounce 75D 210T polyester taffeta with 800mm coating
- Fly Fabric: 1.9-ounce 75D 185T StormShield polyester with 800mm coating
About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents. The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s, and in the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased. In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition. For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry. Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. | | | Features: | |
• Single-room rectangular dome tent sleeps five (9' by 9' floor; 81 square foot area)
• Double-coated StormShield polyester fly and polyester bathtub floor provide excellent weather protection
• Brim over twin-track, side-opening door offers protected front entry; brimmed rear window allows ventilation during inclement weather
• Hanging gear loft and two detachable interior storage pockets keep essential items handy
• Center height of 72 inches; weighs 11 pounds, 10 ounces
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 28.34 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.78 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 13.9 pounds | | Package Length:
| 28.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 7.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 14.02 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 37 reviews |
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47 of 48 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Tent--with One CaveatNov 16, 2006
By OrlandoMom
"Mom 3X"
I shopped for months before I bought this tent, and I have few regrets. Our first outing, the overnight thunderstorm and winds were epic in their proportions: 2 inches of rain blew through the forest within 3 hrs. Here in Florida, that's standard issue for summertime. I had sealed the fly seams, and the rain didn't penetrate our tent. But we weren't entirely dry, and here's the "caveat:" Eureka says you can "leave the window and door open" during rain because of the door/window "hooded fly." Don't do it if the rain is blowing because it will blow *under* the hood, through the no-see-um mesh, and dampen your sleeping bag.
Don't get me wrong: The rain penetration was not due to any manufacturer's defect; on the contrary--I opened the door and window zippers just a little for ventilation (it was 80 degrees during the storm). But I paid the price.
Buy this reasonably priced, roomy, features-laden tent and enjoy it as we have. Just don't open the window or door zippers during a heavy storm.
28 of 28 found the following review helpful:
Excellent tent in heavy rainAug 27, 2006
By Patricia Josephson
I bought the Eureka Tentragon 9 the summer of 2006 to go camping at the Outer Banks in North Carolina with my daughter. We found it easy to set up with very large windows, easy zippers and excellent in the rain and wind. The first night we had a huge thunderstorm and it withstood strong winds and heavy rain without any leaking. I have had many tents in the past and found this one "the best". Even my daughter mentioned how great this tent was. I would highly recommend it.
16 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 Great tent so far!Aug 23, 2006
By M. Boutell
In the three weeks I've owned this tent, I have tested it three nights, once under heavy rain, and it did not leak. I like the high quality of the tent as well. Seems like a good balance of features and cost.
Because the poles are so long, it is tricky (but not impossible) to set up without help. However, with two people, it was a snap. I doubt anyone's going to go camping alone in a 9 x 9 tent anyway!
14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Not real happy with this one!Jul 17, 2006
By D. Hammond
"rumblechick"
I've had several Eureka tents & usually I've very happy with them, but this one is a disappointment. Even tho the 11mm poles seem sturdy, during a stiff wind on the first time we used it, the poles all splintered, one breaking off completely in the ferrul. And all of the metal sleeves bent. I've used other Eureka tents in higher winds & downpours & never had this problem!
The offset door is a pain to use, reaching the zipper while the fly is on is akward. The weather was very hot during the day & the ventilation was poor, making the tent a sauna! At night it was chilly. The use of the gear loft eliminated the valuable headroom.
On a positive note it showed no signs of leaking, but this is pretty well expected with Eureka. The door mat is a nice feature, but needs to be staked down adding something else to trip over. Comes with decent tent stakes, but I always bring extras anyway.
For the money it's a decent tent, but having to buy all new poles for it after just one use makes it not such a great deal afterall. It's back to aluminum poles for me!
28 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 Close but not a winnerMar 21, 2010
By Victor
We are pretty minimalist campers, but 4 people and a dog, we needed at least something bigger than the 3 person backpacking tent we have.
From the pictures it looks as though you have great rain-fly coverage- but the back window is pretty exposed. Why this was done- i have no idea. the front rain fly extension works well- WHY not provide a little bit on the back? From the look of the front, and the aggressive overhanging front fly wing, you'd think it would be nice and covered on the back, it's not.
This is definitely a warm weather tent. the 2 sides are about 70% mesh- the ceiling is also mesh providing good stargazing. (i dont know why anyone would say this has poor ventilation, they must be reviewing the wrong tent) It's almost ALL ventilation- which comes across as a negative in a cold downpour.
After a 3 night trip- maybe 3 hours of light rain and a little wind picking up at night, nothing crazy- had a seam stress - (mesh separated from the seam). Another stress-rub tear adjacent to the pole.
n. I was expecting another great Eureka experience, only to be disappointed with another big corporate sell-out. Ok for light camping, but if you want a real tent, I guess I will keep on looking. I had a timberline for 20 years Never had a stress tear or seam separation.
If I was the Eureka! product manager I'd be trying to produce something awesome instead of cutting costs. there are plenty of cheap tents, and there is a demand for REAL quality. You are Eureka! prove to the world that you care about making great tents. If that's not their objective, then they need to be fired.
Good:
Light and fast with a decent size- not too huge but cozy for 4
Nice zipper action- does not hang
Versatile storage bag/loft thingy
Excellent ventilation
Bold front fly wings - blocks wind and does an OK job with light rain
Cons:
Fly does not continue it's aggressive coverage to the back
Roof panel mesh takes stress w/out proper reinforced stitching
Fly rubs on poles - not reinforced in the obvious places
Poles could be upgraded from this 1970s fiberglass- heavy!
Not for temp dips below 40F with wind- vestibule does not cover top vents very well- not a prob in warm climate
Cheap tent factory settings- poorly stitched (slightly better than a Wal-Mart tent)
Floor could be a teeny notch thicker material- just a LITTLE please.
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