1. Eureka! Scenic Pass 3XT - Tent (sleeps 3)
Product Feature
q Versatile three-person, three-season dome-style tent
q DAC Pressfit aluminum poles for strength and reduced weight; easy post and grommet assembly
q Zippered window in doors open for excellent visibility and controlled ventilation
q 48.75 square foot floor area with 51-inch center height; two vestibules each with 13.81 square feet of space
q Weighs 6 pounds, 11 ounces
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Product Description
Frame: DAC 8.5mm Pressfit 2 pole dome. Fly: 75D Stormesheild polyester, 1000mm Wall: 75D Polyester Taffeta Floor:
75D Polyester 10000mm Mesh: 40D Polyester no-see-um Storage Pockets: 4 including door stash pocket. Read more
Product Description
Designed for maximum durability while minimizing bulk, the three-season, two-person Eureka! Scenic Pass 3XT
backcountry tent features a DAC Pressfit poles for excellent wind resistance. This Scenic Pass also offers a unique fly
vestibule design that protects you from wet weather or can be rotated 180 degrees for easier tent access in fair
conditions. Other features include two side-opening D-style doors with zippered windows, multiple storage pockets, and
a gear loft.

2. The three-season, two-person Eureka! Scenic Pass 3XT tent.
Keep things tidy with the tent's gear loft.
Two D-style doors for easy entry and exit.
Specifications:
Frame: DAC 8.5mm Pressfit 2 pole dome
Fly: 75D Stormshield polyester, 1000mm
Wall: 75D polyester taffeta
Floor: 75D polyester, 1000mm
Mesh: 40D polyester no-see-um

3. Storage pockets: 4
Floor Area: 48.75 square feet
Vestibule Area: 13.93 + 13.93 square feet
Center Height: 4 feet, 3 inches
Doors: 2 with Hi-Low venting
Windows: 2
Pack size: 6 x 24 inches
Season: 3
Sleeps: 3
Floor Size: 7 feet, 6 inches x 6 feet, 6 inches
Minimum Weight: 6 pounds, 11 ounces
About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the
company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas
products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as
well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and
even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands
of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In
the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded
operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant
housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the
multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a
Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt.
Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its
tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all
American Mt. Everest Expedition.
For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield
design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the
entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.
Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan
Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and
1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two
historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of
early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding
the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more
clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.
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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here
are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For
instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose
tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather
swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to
take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will

4. have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents
offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many
premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric
coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without
collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and
durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be
staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most
four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can
collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a
modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use
less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many
one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use
fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists,
check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a
waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more
breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will
accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and
four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be,
although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the
volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.
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