Eureka Tetragon 1610 16- by 10-Foot Nine-Person Family Tent

Here's elbow room on a grand scale in a multi-room, 3 season tent with clear windows in the roof, plus built-in mud mat. Zippered dividers can be rolled back to reveal one gigantic shelter, closed to create 3 seperate rooms for kids or privacy, or completely removed Three, side opening doors provide easy entry. Twin-track zippers for seperate operation of doors and windows. Self-supporting, 4-pole dome design; side rooms must be staked. Major floor and fly seams factory taped and sealed. 2 Mesh storage pockets and flashlight loop. Ring and pin assembly. Large areas of mesh in the roof and large rear window provide excellent ventilation.Rod pockets and clip attachments quickly and easily attach tent to frame sections. Capacity: 9 Minimum weight:20 lbs. 5oz. Floor (sq.ft.):160 sq.ft. Dimensions:floor 16'x10', center room 7'x10' Interior height: 6 ft.. Number of poles: 4 pole dome tent Packed size: 9 in. x 32in. Floor material:1.9 oz. Standard Taffeta nylon Fly material:75D Stormshield cloth Roof material: 1.9 oz. Permeable Taffeta nylon Netting:40D No-see-um Frame:9.5 mm & 11 mm fiberglass poles
Customer Review: et1610
This is a really great tent; however I was a little disappointed in the size. I did not look very closely at the layout of the floor plan. It is 16 x 10, but it is not a square and is somewhat octagonal, which makes it feel smaller then it actually is. It is very easy to put together, and I recommend seam sealer for any tent. I really like how open the top of the tent is, and the way the fly wraps around in front. I am not sure about the two extra doors, but I think they will be useful for clean-up after camping. Overall this is a great tent and I can't wait to use it! But if you're looking for a roomy 16x10, this isn't the one.
Customer Review: solid family tent
This is a great light-weight tent -- have always been happy with my Eureka purchases. Fits 6 plus their "stuff" comfortably (more will fit, but we like to have duffle bags and room to stretch). Performed very well in wind and rain (I always seal all the seams on my tents -- no need to risk trusting that manufacturer did an adequate job sealing; so this was no "bathtub" as another reviewer had suggested). Only thing I could possibly complain about (and this isn't much of a complaint), is that it does take a while to get all the stakes/guy wires in place for this tent. I think I used 18 stakes altogether (which added stability, but also setup time).

The food you bring camping largely depends on how long you will be camping for. A cooler may work for a couple days, but if you're planning on camping for a while, you may have to do a little more planning so that your food won't spoil.

For an overnight trip with your car nearby, you have many options for food. With the right equipment, it's even possible to prepare a dinner similar to what you would make in your own kitchen. A large camping stove can make your camp-site a home away from home. Many prefer to be a little more traditional in camp fire cooking. Load up your cooler with cold drinks, hot dogs, and marshmallows for a dinner that's fun to prepare. Make sure you remember to bring something to hold your hot dogs over the fire with! Many stores sell prongs for this purpose. An easy alternative is to unbend a wire coat hanger.

**Always prepare for rain! Make sure to have some ready-to-eat snacks in case an outdoor campfire is not possible.

For long trips, keeping food cool may not always be an option. However, that doesn't mean you have to eat peanut butter sandwiches for a week! Many camping supplies stores sell freeze- dried dinners that are easy to prepare. A camping stove and a pot to boil water in can open a whole new range of foods. Mac and cheese, oatmeal, pita-pizzas (pita topped with sauce, mushrooms, and any other toppings that won't spoil), hot chocolate, and tea are just a few possibilities.

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