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Eureka Apex Solo Tent Review – A Little Heavier Than Other Tents

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Brandon

I am writing this article because I enjoy reviewing tents. This is my unbiased, Eureka Apex Solo Tent review. I will find out if this product is worth the price you pay or simply a waste of money.

I am an honest guy with an honest opinion, so I will thoroughly research this tent and write down my findings below. Because frankly, I want you to choose a tent that fits your needs. Enjoy!

For The Price, You Can't Go Wrong!
  • Functionality
  • Waterproof
  • Strength
  • Worth The Price?
4.4

Summary:

For the price of the Eureka Apex Solo Tent, you really can not go wrong. There ARE some flaws, such as the metal stakes and heavy poles that add more weight to the tent. However, a lot of users have replaced these items with lighter options and created an ultralight, really affordable backpacking tent. But what makes this tent better than other solo tents in the same price? The extra-large vestibule, of course!


Eureka Apex Solo Tent

 Pros  Cons
  • The massive vestibule area makes storing your equipment so much easier. And since it’s bigger than what other tents offer, long backpacking trips are a breeze
  • All seams are factory sealed. Therefore, no additional weatherproofing will need to be done when the tent arrives
  • Extremely waterproof, and due to the vectored guy lines, this tent will have no problems holding up in strong winds
  • A little more room inside than other 1-person tents. This is a bonus for the more larger men
  • Will easily fit someone as tall as 6’5″ while still having space to move around
  • The ventilation on this tent works amazingly well and has been known to perform better than the more expensive tents
  • It is a little heavier than other-1 person tents
  • It is not a warm tent and can get chilly if you don’t know how to stay warm during the night
  • A lot of users have mentioned that the flooring material is thin. A groundcloth/tarp is essential if you want to ensure nothing pierces through the tent

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Specifications


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Product name: Eureka Apex Solo Tent

Cheapest place to buy: Amazon.com

Color: Orange

Size: 1 person

Rating: 3 season

Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz.

Center height: 3′

Base Size: 7′ 6″ x 2′ 8″

Tent Area: 20 sq. ft

Packed size: 5″ x 16″

What Is This Tent All About?


The Eureka Apex Solo Tent contains one door that is located on the side of the tent. The massive vestibule room is measured at a whopping 14.8 Sq. ft.

The vestibule room works great for storing gear, while the mesh door and roof maximizes ventilation to prevent condensation buildup.

This tent also includes shockcorded fiberglass poles and a factory seam-sealed rain fly and floor.

The manufacturers have claimed that this tent is easy to set up and take down, due to the simple, all-clip set up (freestanding design) that it offers.

They have also described the rain fly as being highly-resistant against the suns UV-rays, while it will not stretch in the rain either. The Eureka Apex also comes with two storage pockets, carry bags and stakes.

There are vectored external guy points to help keep the tent standing in strong winds as well. A free gear loft is also included in the purchase.

Key Features


  • Lightweight Potential – The Eureka Apex Solo Tent isn’t extremely lightweight, but after replacing a couple of items (poles and stakes), you can use it for extended backpacking trips
  • Advanced Ventilation – It provides great ventilation too, and this is due to the mesh door AND ceiling that it provides, ensuring there will be no condensation buildup whatsoever
  • Interior Pockets – There are 2 interior pockets that this tent offers. These are great for keeping your more valuable items safe at hand, such as your flashlight, matches, pepper spray, etc
  • Simple Set Up – The freestanding design makes this tent a breeze to set up, especially because of the shockcorded fiberglass poles
  • Gear Loft – There is a 30″x 8″ gear loft that is completely free and included in the purchase. These are better than interior pockets because they are much larger and see-through, so you know exactly where your items are
  • Large Vestibule – This tent offers a vestibule area that’s slightly larger than what other tents provide as well, making it easier for extended backpacking missions

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Is This Tent Unique?


What caught my eye the most was the amount of vestibule space that’s available for us to use (14.8 Sq. ft is HUGE for a vestibule area).

And because the door is much larger than normal tents and is located on the SIDE, it is easier to get in and out for the people that don’t like to crawl in feet-first.

Making The Tent Lighter


Many users are saying that you CAN make this tent lighter, just by replacing the factory stakes with aluminum ones (the stakes included are metal). To reduce the weight even more, replace the poles too. You will then have an ultralight, highly affordable tent!

Even though it’s a 3 season tent, many people have claimed that they have camped with it in the snow as well! A lot of them are also saying that it keeps condensation to a minimum (in the winter time), while their friends who were camping in 4-season tents had a LOT of condensation built up.

Who Should Buy This Tent?


Anyone that wants to go on an extended backpacking trip should definitely consider bringing this tent with them. Since the vestibule room is so big, it has a lot of storage space available for all the additional items that are needed for longer trips.

And if you you aren’t a big fan of backpacking, this does make a good choice for car camping too, especially if you are after a smaller tent that’s capable of keeping you bone dry when a rainstorm passes through the night.

You can only fit 1 person inside this tent, so remember that while you’re making your final decision. You may think that you’ll be fine when you eventually try and house 2 people, only to be let down when it’s an extremely tight squeeze.

Where Can I Buy?


The price of this tent does vary between $70 and $130, so it is best to see the current price first.

You can now get this product from Amazon.com. This includes free shipping and a 30-day return policy.

With the 30-day return policy, you can send it back for a repair in the event you find any defects on the product. You can also get your money back if you decide the tent wasn’t up to your expectations.

Check The Current Price Here

Alternative/Similar Tent


If you want a 1-person tent that’s actually a lot lighter (without having to purchase additional stakes and poles), it is still in the same price range – however the vestibule area isn’t as big – then the ALPS Mountaineering Mystique 1.0 Tent might be a better choice for you.

Do I Recommend This Tent?


Personally, I would only use this tent for car camping or short backpacking trips.

Because it is a little heavier than other 1-person tents, I wouldn’t want to haul it through the wilderness for a very long time. However, I’m not much of a backpacker anyway, I’m more interested in car camping 🙂

Other than that, for the price you pay, you can’t go wrong with the Eureka Apex Solo Tent.

Because it will stay standing when the wind picks up and it will keep the rain out in a sudden downpour.

Even the ventilation works incredibly well. There’s no need to worry about condensation dripping on your head during the night.

A solo tent with this much quality, weatherproofing abilities and being so low in price is not easy to come across. I hands down recommend it.

My Final Opinion


Eureka make near-flawless tents, and this one is no different. For the price of it I don’t see why it should be overlooked.

There is almost no negative feedback or reviews that I could find for this tent. The benefits and the amount of camping trips you will get out of this tent completely outweigh the cons that I have outlined.

Because of all the reasons mentioned inside this review – and since the price is extremely affordable – I can easily give this tent a thumbs up.

It has great weatherproofing abilities and performs incredibly well in the field, I would have to say highly recommended!

See What The Price Is On Amazon.com

Do you agree or disagree with my Eureka Apex Solo Tent review? All comments are welcome, so let me know below.

For The Price, You Can't Go Wrong!
  • Functionality
  • Waterproof
  • Strength
  • Worth The Price?
4.4

Summary:

For the price of the Eureka Apex Solo Tent, you really can not go wrong. There ARE some flaws, such as the metal stakes and heavy poles that add more weight to the tent. However, a lot of users have replaced these items with lighter options and created an ultralight, really affordable backpacking tent. But what makes this tent better than other solo tents in the same price? The extra-large vestibule, of course!

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