Bushwalk Australia

Hi,

Im trying to find out the history of Macpac Eclipse - Ive just received a 2nd hand (khaki) Eclipse with 1 entrance (but dual entrance through the vestibule). But, from what I can gather the blue version has 2 doors (ie on opposit sides of the tent). Can anyone help with this? I actually want a 2 man tent with 2 doors for better ventilation so not happy with the one I just received. thanks and cheers, from a confused bushpig.

I have a macpac eclipse (blue) about 2 - 3 yrs old. Def 2 doors/2 vestibules. I bought it as a replacement to the microlight which I found to cramped and with only 1 door no breeze through the tent so can be hot in summer. The eclipse is more a 1 man spacious or 2 man cramped tent. I particulalry like the fact the doors are 2 piece enclosed or mesh. A lot of tents are either/or and dont give you the option. Mesh is great for summer and enclosed is not only good to keep out breeze/snow but have used it on the beach here in WA and helps keep the sand/dust out of the tent too.

I also have an Eclipse (about 10 years old) & it has 2 doors... lovely little tent- great for 1 or more recently 1 & 6 year old child.

Hey thanks guys! I got the tent on ebay and they said it was 2 doors but its not! It does however have dual entrance through the fly, but is completely closed in on the other side (but with a small vent in the inner tent). I think I will look for an Apollo instead. cheers, Jessica

Apollo is definately more suited for 2 people than the Eclipse. Plus its freestanding and only requires 2 pegs in good weather which is a blessing on hard/stoney ground!

The blue eclipse seems to be the redesigned newer version of the old tan or khaki one but when I looked at the Macpac website recently they no longer seem to have them. I am interested in replacing mine if anyone has one that they are looking to pass on.