Eureka Assault Outfitter 4 Person Dome Tent Review

The Assault Outfitter 4 has one window and two doors and a maximum center height of 4' 8, which is a tiny bit smaller than the average height of the 141 other 4 person tents we have examined With 64 square feet of space inside, it is a tiny bit smaller than some other 4-person tents, and it could be a little cramped for you and, up to three other campers during the whole of the 4-seasons, this tent is suggested for use in, smaller tents like this one generally make a great choice for campers who enjoy spending heaps of hours outside their tent getting some air.

Some of the great things about dome tents are, that they are under normal circumstances lightweight, making them simple to carry around. In nearly all cases, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are usually, freestanding and very simple to set up. In good weather, you can do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is suggested.

Dome tents are without a doubt the most commonly seen of all the various sorts of tents you will see when camping. They tend to fair better in storms than other types, allowing rain to roll off the slanted sides, unlike cabin tents that have flat tops, allowing the water to pool on the top. The most straightforward dome tent will have a rectangular footprint, slanted sides two or more poles which cross in the middle of the roof. Due to the way they are made, it is usually considered that they are best for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

Underneath you can see an account of the tent's pros and cons.

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PROS

1. Freestanding. The Assault Outfitter can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not need to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the ground with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Vestibules. Having two vestibules. Gives you somewhere to store shoes and other items that can get dirty, muddy, this is a huge plus.
3. Internal storage. It is good to see Eureka has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your things.
4. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is simpler to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
5. Durable, water-resistant floor. The floor material is 210D Polyester oxford, which is a substantially thick and high-strength fabric. Meaning the base is not prone to tears and punctures. Also, the material has a 5000 mm waterproofing rating, which is pretty good for most circumstances.
6. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the whole body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 3000mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy rain.
7. Great Ratings The Assault Outfitter 4 has some of the best ratings of all the tents on optimumtents.com

CONS

1. Not spacious. With a floor area of 64 square feet, the Assault Outfitter 4 is smaller than quite a lot of the 141 other 4 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 7% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative factor for some people.
3. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, The floor may be made of 210D Polyester oxford but it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
4. A little heavy for backpacking. Even though the Assault Outfitter 4, looks like a small tent, it is not ideal for backpacking as it weighs 17 pounds. This is quite a lot more than many other backpacking tents
5. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have many attributes to be positive about. The sloping sides do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Eureka's Assault Outfitter 4 tent is ideal for base camp and expeditions. Here are a few other points not mentioned above which, were noticed and liked, while reviewing the model: Built to withstand driving rain, blowing sand, and arctic cold. , 2-Piece mesh/breathable doors with #10 zippers and Front vestibule offers ample storage space.

With fantastic ratings, a decent amount of reviews and a center height of 4' and 64 square feet of space for sleeping, this tent is like your very own modest apartment. This allows you together with 2 other people to share some really enjoyable moments in the outdoors together. We found a decent amount of pros about the tent that you can look at above.

If you came to this page looking for recommendations about this particular tent, our view is, it should make for a very good buy. If you simply happened to arrive on this page while looking for a brand new tent having never heard of this brand or this tent previously, it is probably a good thing to check out some more similar tents also.

Value for money: In so much as value for your money, this tent is more costly than the average cost of all the one hundred and sixty, four-person tents we have looked at, this by itself is not a negative thing. One should also take a look at other factors in detail, as we do for each tent.

When we tally up the score of an individual tent, we scrutinize a lot of data points, searching for points where the tent could beat other similar tents and where it is coming up short. On this occasion, with a total score of 4.6 and the price conclusions above, one can observe that with a price of $549.95 Eureka's Assault Outfitter 4 is a perfect purchase though it may be thought of as a tiny bit pricey when set side by side with similar tents.

Its ratings show that the build and size the tent gives you make it a very good buy for people looking for a tent that will last for lots of years. It will make a good choice for most people searching for an appropriate four-season dome tent to camp with, that will serve you well for years to come.