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Eureka!
El Capitan 3 Tent
A comfortable tent with an excellent venting system
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Outdoor Adventure Canada
Being stuffed
in a tent on a hot summer night can be downright uncomfortable,
especially with two other sweaty companions. When I heard that
we would have an opportunity to test the El Capitan 3 I leaped
at the chance to try it on those sultry evenings.
 This
particular tent has a unique design that helps with issues like
warm weather and condensation. Eureka added a small door like
feature at the base of the vestibule which in combination with
their patented high low venting system allows you to regulate
the temperature of the tent interior. I was quite impressed with
these features and also noticed that we had no condensation even
during a lengthy rainstorm.
Set up was
fast and easy with its clip-to-pole construction. The fly rests
on a small horizontal pole which ensures a dry entry/exit during
inclement weather and also allows support for the larger vestibule.
This tent boasts two vestibules one large enough for a pack or
two and the other which is a good storage spot for boots.
Our team was
very happy with the performance and construction of the El Capitan
3. We were all delighted that we could keep the tent at comfortable
temperatures, even during heavy rain showers where you have to
close things up. The full weight of the tent is 8 pounds 14 ounces
with the pegs and poles. If you can split the weight, the El Capitan
3 is 7 pounds 14 ounces.
For
more information about other Eureka models, please go to: www.eurekatentscanada.com.
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