Eureka X-loft 2 Person Dome Tent Review

The X-loft 2 has two doors and a peak center height of 3' 7, which is a tiny bit less than the average height of the 218 various 2 person tents we have examined With 32 square feet of space inside, it is a tiny bit smaller than some other 2-person tents, and it could be a little tight for you and, another camper during the 3-seasons, this tent is approved for use in, smaller tents similar to this one make a suitable choice for people who enjoy spending loads of time outside their tent getting some air.

A few of the cool points about dome tents are, that they are generally speaking lightweight, making them easy to carry. In most all cases, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are usually, freestanding and very easy to set up. In good weather, you can do without securing the tent with stakes and ropes, not that this is recommended.

Dome tents are without a doubt the most common of all the various sorts of tents you will find when camping. They tend to do better in the rain than other types, allowing water to roll off the slanted sides, unlike cabin tents that have flat roofs, allowing the rain to pool on the top. The most basic dome tent will have a square footprint, sloped sides a couple of poles which cross in the center of the roof. Because of the way they are made, it is usually thought of that they are ideal for up to a maximum of 6 people.

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

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PROS

1. Freestanding. The X-loft can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not even have to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the floor with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Vestibules. Having two vestibules. Gives you a place to store shoes and other things that can get dirty, muddy, this is a huge plus.
3. Has Gear Loft. It is good to see Eureka adding a gear loft in the interior to store some of your things.
4. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is easier 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 70D 190T Nylon taffeta, which is a substantially thick and high-strength fabric. Meaning the base is not prone to tears and punctures. Also, the material has a 2000 mm waterproofing rating, which is very good for most circumstances.
6. Breathable. The X-loft's interior uses a mesh fabric on the inside of the tent, and this helps maximize the flow of air. With the extra ventilation, and this tent is great for use in the warmer months.
7. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the entire body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 1800mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy rain.
8. Great Ratings The X-loft 2 has some of the best ratings of all the tents on optimumtents.com
9. Other sizes are available. Eureka has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
10. Low price. It is a great deal for a 2 person dome tent providing this much space. Not many tents available on the market provide this level of quality for only $299.95

CONS

1. Not spacious. With a floor area of 32 square feet, the X-loft 2 is smaller than quite a few of the 218 other 2 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 70D 190T Nylon taffeta but it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, more so on rough terrain.
4. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have many attributes to be positive about. The sloping walls do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Eureka's X-loft 2 tent is good for backpacking. Here are a couple of other cool things not already mentioned above which, we noticed and liked, while reviewing the model: Waterproof rain fly keeps the tent protected from the elements, High/Low Air Exchange Venting and With a huge vestibule and space inside to spare, it's a comfortable home base and a go-to gathering spot for your campsite..

With awesome ratings, a decent amount of reviews and headroom of 3' and 32 square feet of space to enjoy, this tent is like your own little home away from home. This will allow you to spend some delightful moments in the outdoors. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can check out above.

If you found this website looking for recommendations on this particular tent, our view is, it will make for a very good acquisition. If you just happened to land on this website while looking for a new tent having never heard of this manufacurer or this model previously, it is possibly a good thing to check out a few more comparable tents.

Value for money: As far as value for your money, this tent is unquestionably cheaper than the standard cost of all the two hundred and eighty-five, two-person tents we have looked at, this by itself does not make it remarkable value for money. We also need to think about other factors in-depth, as we do for every tent.

When we tally up the valuation of a single tent, we scrutinize a good deal of things, looking for things where the tent could outperform other comparable tents and where it is lacking. On this occasion, with a total rating of 3.9 and the price statistics above, It is simple to observe that with a cost of $299.95 The X-loft 2 is a very good deal and astonishingly cheap in comparison with similar tents.

The overall score shows that the quality and dimensions the tent offers were not in any way skimped on to arrive at a price tag undoubtedly under the average price for comparable tents. It is also worth noting it is reduced by 0% from the manufactures suggested retail price. It will make an excellent choice for most people searching for an appropriate three-season backpacking tent to camp with, that should serve you well for years to come.