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TIP: The online Bushwalk Inventory System can help bushwalkers with a variety of bushwalk planning tasks, including: Manage which items they take bushwalking so that they do not forget anything they might need, plan meals for their walks, and automatically compile food/fuel shopping lists (lists of consumables) required to make and cook the meals for each walk. It is particularly useful for planning for groups who share food or other items, but is also useful for individual walkers.My Eureka Expedition Tent
Wed 15 Dec, 2010 8:56 am
My Eureka Expedition tent has been going strong from the day I bought it from Allgoods Launceston in 1998. In April this year we used it at Lees Paddocks. I marveled how well it's holding up after 12 years. And yes it's had some big trips, like the Spires for example. While on the overland track in October I started to ponder: "It is a heavier tent, when compared to the modern ones. What if I look online for a lighter Eureka tent now our dollar is so high?. You can't believe how much cheaper it is to buy tents direct from America now.
For example the Eureka Backcountry 1 person tent. This tent is less than 2 kg in weight and sells on Amazon.com for about US$140. That's a lot less than what this type of tent would sell for here.
How about the classic 3 season tent from Eureka, weighting in at just 2.22kg and a two manner. The Eureka Zeus Classic Single Wall Tent is selling online for under US$115.
But to top all this is the Eureka Alpenlite Two-Person Four-Season Expedition Tent at just 3.4kg and US$230 dollars. That's nearly 1 kg lighter than my old Eureka Expedition Tent and cheaper than the 1998 prices! I can't believe the prices of tents on Amazon.com , most around US$130. Some of these tents sell for AU$600+ in the local stores.
www.wildtigertasmania.com
For example the Eureka Backcountry 1 person tent. This tent is less than 2 kg in weight and sells on Amazon.com for about US$140. That's a lot less than what this type of tent would sell for here.
How about the classic 3 season tent from Eureka, weighting in at just 2.22kg and a two manner. The Eureka Zeus Classic Single Wall Tent is selling online for under US$115.
But to top all this is the Eureka Alpenlite Two-Person Four-Season Expedition Tent at just 3.4kg and US$230 dollars. That's nearly 1 kg lighter than my old Eureka Expedition Tent and cheaper than the 1998 prices! I can't believe the prices of tents on Amazon.com , most around US$130. Some of these tents sell for AU$600+ in the local stores.
www.wildtigertasmania.com
Last edited by Allan Wise on Fri 17 Dec, 2010 12:15 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: My Eureka Expedition Tent
Wed 15 Dec, 2010 4:51 pm
Yes- the Internet definitely poses a risk to local outfitters.
Re: My Eureka Expedition Tent
Mon 20 Dec, 2010 2:46 pm
Hi Allan
Have a look at the new 'lighter' Eureka tents before you consider buying. The ones I have seen are lighter than the old ones for a reason. The floors for a start are a piece of crap - you would definitely need a footprint under it. Don't expect the new one to last as long as the old one. Might be that I have only seen a few of their poorer models, but personally I'd steer clear. I should point out that I too have been impressed with Eureka tents I have had in the past.
Dave.
Allan Wise wrote:strong from the day I bought it
Allan Wise wrote:a lighter Eureka tent
Have a look at the new 'lighter' Eureka tents before you consider buying. The ones I have seen are lighter than the old ones for a reason. The floors for a start are a piece of crap - you would definitely need a footprint under it. Don't expect the new one to last as long as the old one. Might be that I have only seen a few of their poorer models, but personally I'd steer clear. I should point out that I too have been impressed with Eureka tents I have had in the past.
Dave.
Re: My Eureka Expedition Tent
Mon 20 Dec, 2010 3:04 pm
Drifting wrote:Yes- the Internet definitely poses a risk to local outfitters.
The internet is keeping the *&%$#! honest.
Someone is making a lot of money from outdoors gear.
Re: My Eureka Expedition Tent
Tue 21 Dec, 2010 3:08 pm
Quick, go to your bank manager, get a loan and start your own shop...
Franco
Franco
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