Review: Eureka!
Tents and Sleeping Bags
For over 100 years Eureka! has been making outdoor products. Their story begins in 1895 in Binghamton, NY. They initially made Conestoga wagon covers, horse blankets, American flags, store awnings and camping tents. Still located in the same location they now offer a wide variety of sleeping bags, tents, furniture and lighting. They are a company for all people. As they like to say, "EUREKA! BUILT TO HANDLE ANYTHING. FROM BACKCOUNTRY TO BACKYARD."
Mansard 8This 3 season tent is that can sleep 7-8 people is quite roomy with plenty of storage for your outdoor adventure. With a floor space measuring 7'10" x 11'10" there is 88.75 sq ft of living space. The near vertical walls peaking at 6'3" allow for maximum interior space. We like to be organized, even when outdoors and this tent allows you to do just that! There is a removable curtain that creates 2 rooms and features dual tier pocketing for ample storage of small items. There are 8 storage pockets along the interior of the tent and 9 hang loops- great for night lighting! With 2 stash vestibules, each providing 7 sq. ft. of storage space, located on opposite sides, there is plenty of room for gear- or muddy boots!
The tent is easy to set up and you can always find setup direction on the Eureka website in case you lose the directions- as we always do, or loan it out. The vestibules can be tied down for storage or propped up as an awning. The tent can be accessed from both sides, as well as the vestibules when set up. There is a washtub basin for extreme waterproof and extended usage.
Eureka is a name we are all familiar with and is synonymous with quality and function and this tent exemplifies the ingenuity behind the brand! We love this tent!
Just from the name we already know two claims about the sleeping bag. No, it is not named after our favorite ghost. Yes, it does keep you at a cozy temperature down to 15°F. This is a perfect temperature rating for a three season bag. Yes, it is longer at 87". This will fit a person up to 6'6" in height. They also have a regular size bag as well which is 82" and can fit a person up to 6' tall. This is a mummy bag, so it tapers at the feet and has an insulated hood. So it is important to get the right size, because you truly fit inside from head to toes.
The Casper 15°F is a great backcountry bag. Eureka! uses their own proprietary blend of 4 different polyester fibers to fill the bag. It really does a nice job of maintaining warmth without being overly bulky. There is an insulated draft tube on the inside of the zipper. It keeps body heat in the sleeping bag. The outside lining is polyester with the bottom and side being ripstop. It comes with a stuff sack that compresses down to 16" x 9". This is a great size for backpacking as it fits well within nearly all packs for overnight treks. Not to mention the overall weight is only 3 lbs 5 oz.
Once snuggled inside of this bag it is very comfortable. I was surprised by how much I liked the trapezoidal foot box. It allows my toes to point toward the stars while I sleep. Without this perk, feet would get pressured to take an unnatural position. This is great after a lot of hiking or walking. The inside lining is a soft peached polyester. This material has a very soft feel, almost fuzzy. Of course when getting up in the night or morning I need my glasses to see where I am going. There is a pocket on the inside near the left shoulder. It fits my glasses, a watch, phone and a light.
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