The classic design of the three-season Eureka Timberline® tent gets better with time. The wrap-up bathtub floor minimizes seams, so it reduces exposure to ground-level water. Floor, walls and fly of 1.9-oz. standard taffeta nylon assure years of durability, and 40-denier No-See-Um netting in large windows create excellent ventilation. A 1/2" aluminum, five-pole A-frame saves weight without sacrificing strength and makes set-up a breeze. A side opening door provides easy access and twin track zippers let the door and windows be opened independently. The four-person tent has two interior mesh pockets and two gear loft/clothesline attachments. Weight: 7lbs. 13 oz. Floor size: 7'2" x 8'7". Center height: 58".
I first saw one of these tents on a trip to the Boundary Waters in about 1976. My Scout troop was still using canvas tents with no floors back then, so these were a technological marvel. After college I bought one for myself, and used it for about 15 years. I put it away wet the last time, and it got mildewy (my fault!). I finally replaced it with another one from a Cabelas store in the spring of 2010. I've used it on about 9 weekend campouts since then, camping now as an Asst. Scoutmaster with my own sons as Scouts. While it isn't the flashiest tent on the campground any more, I always stay dry and I don't have to worry about wind. It's easy to pack and carry, and very easy to set up. I'd have a hard time seeing any other tent as a better purchase!
I've had two of these tents for about eight years. If you take care of this tent, it will last you a long time too. Well ventilated and sheds the water in strong down pours. Even after so long, their seams are still holding together great. Just make sure you have a good floor protector to put down first.
May be a good tent if you camp only a few times a year. But I bought this tent for a season of work out in the bush, sleeping in it every night for 3 months. After the first month, the slightest bit of mud on the zipper upset the whole system and I was using clips to have the door close. 2 of the poles bent at hard 90 degree angles in a windstorm. It looks great and the 4 person is spacious as well as being waterproof but with such a low quality zipper and poles, it's too much money to be a disposable tent, which I had to do at the end of my season.
First time I used the tent, one of the shock lines for an exterior pole broke. I called Eureaka to get a replacement and was told by the represenative I would need to send a copy of purchase receipt. Since this was a catalog purchase I was unable to do so. When I asked how much it would cost to purchase a new pole, I was informed, the replacement pole would cost 30.00. The tent itself was not a problem other than being a little pricey. But when you combine the price you pay with the poor quality and the even poorer customer service, I would strongly recommend looking for a different brand.