Eureka Apex 2XT -
The Eureka Apex 2 XT is a lightweight 2 person tent with 2 doors, 2 vestibules and great ventilation. The sturdy shockcorded fiberglass frame is durable and packs down to a manageable size. Both doors and the back wall of the tent are no-see-um mesh for great ventilation and stargazing opportunities. Two vestibules provide cover for excess gear and allow for great venting in the rain by shielding the mesh on the doors. An additional poke out wall vent provides even more ventilation options. The full coverage, factory sealed fly all but guarantees a snug night and a great trip.
Insulation:
- FREEstanding design is simple to set up and take down
Frame:
- Freestanding fiberglass frame with clips and post-and-grommet assembly make setup easy
- Durable, shockcorded, freestanding fiberglass frame and ring and pin/pole pocket assembly
Weather and Wind:
- Bathtub floor keeps seams taut and high off the ground for superior protection
- All main fly and floor seams are factory sealed
- Durable waterproof fabric, raised floor seams, bathtub floor, and a full-coverage fly provide reliable protection from the elements
Zippers:
- Zipper covers
- Twin track zippers for separate operation windows in the doors
Pockets:
- Includes interior storage pockets and lantern loop
- 2 interior storage pockets keep essential items handy
Lining and Layers:
- 2 mesh gear pockets for internal storage, clothes line loops and flashlight loop
Fabric:
- Multi-coated polyester fly covers non-closable roof and wall vents
- 2 side opening door panels are constructed entirely of no-see-um mesh to maximize air flow inside
- Fitted nylon footprint is available
Ventilation:
- 2 windows and 1 mesh roof vent provides excellent ventilation
- Hi/Low venting options on each side help keep the tent comfortable
- Zippered window in doors open for excellent visibility and controlled ventilation
- Poke-out vent in side wall allows the option of additional ventilation when needed
Manufactured:
- Import.
Features:
- FREE - Gear Loft -Included - great for additional storage & organization - and it's FREE
- Fire retardant
- All carry bags and stakes included
- Post & grommet pole to tent attachment
- 3 Seasons
- Gear Loft Loops - 4
- Full coverage fly with two roomy vestibules
- Unique fly design offers protected wet-weather performance; can be rotated 180 degrees for easier tent access in fair conditions
- Sleeps 2
- External guy points for stormy weather
- 2 large, 'D' style doors for easy and convenient exit & entry
- 2 pole rectangular dome tent with 13.4 sq ft of vestibule storage
- All clip set up provides a fast & easy set up every time
- Bathtub floor wraps up sides of tent, protecting against standing water
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
Lightweight, compact, and built to withstand the elements, the Eureka Apex 2XT is a versatile tent great for less-demanding backpacking trips and wilderness camping.Country of Origin: Imported
Cabelas
This three-season Eureka! tent delivers high-performance features at an affordable price. Perfect for weekend getaways or backcountry excursions, it is great for the solo camper, but with room enough for two. With its fiberglass two-pole frame, it boasts the utmost in durability. It has plenty of mesh for maximum airflow. Easy-to-use ring-and-pin assembly with pole clips. Two large twin-track doors with zippered covers offer easy entry. Hooded vent on sidewall for ventilation. 75-denier StormShield® polyester fly with 1,500mm waterproof-rated coating. Fly attaches with side-release buckles for easy setup. Convenient shock-corded frame. Vestibules keep gear dry. Interior storage pockets. Imported.
Sleeping capacity: 1-2.
Center height: 46".
Floor size: 7'6" x 4'11".
Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz.
Pack size: 5" x 24".
Sleeping capacity: 1-2.
Center height: 46".
Floor size: 7'6" x 4'11".
Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz.
Pack size: 5" x 24".
Rocky Mountain Trail
Everything's covered. Multi-purpose, lightweight, compact tent with two mesh doors and two full-coverage vestibules.
Multi-purpose, lightweight, compact tent with two mesh doors and two full-coverage vestibules. The full coverage fly features two roomy vestibules that provide weatherproof storage and dry tent entry. The tent’s free standing and shockcorded fiberglass frame with post & grommet assembly is lightweight and easy to set up. Two side-opening, twin-track doors, consisting of one no-see-um mesh panel and one fabric panel, allow flexibility for venting and insect protection. Zipper covers on the fly provide protection from water. The interior corner pockets can be used to keep the door fabric conveniently tucked away. A gear loft provides extra storage overhead. Bathtub floor wraps up sides of tent, protecting against splashing and standing water.
Average Price History:
| # Fly/Vestibule Poles: | 0 |
|---|---|
| # Main Poles: | 2 |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| Canopy Fabric: | 75D 190T Polyester Taffeta |
| Dimensions: | Tent Area 36.86 sq. ft. |
| Doors: | 2 with Hi / low venting |
| Fabric: | Mesh - 50D No-see-um |
| Floor Area: | 48.75 sq. ft. |
| Floor Coating: | 800mm PU |
| Floor Fabric: | 75D 190T Polyester Taffeta |
| Frame: | 8.5 mm Fiberglass, post & grommet |
| Freestanding: | Yes |
| Height: | Center Height 3' 10" |
| Min. Weight: | 6 lb. 5 oz. |
| Packed Size: | 5 x 24 in. |
| Peak Height: | 3 ft. 10 in. |
| Pole Frame: | Clips |
| Pole Material: | Fiberglass |
| Rainfly Coating: | 800mm PU |
| Rainfly Fabric: | 75D 190T Polyester Taffeta |
| Seasons: | Spring-Fall |
| Sleeps: | 2 People |
| Tent Weight: | 6-8lbs |
| Vents: | 1 |
| Vestibule Area: | 2 x 14 sq. ft. |
| Vestibules: | Vestibule Area 13.81 sq. ft. |
| Weight: | Min Weight 6 lbs. 5 oz. |
| Windows: | 2 |
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Eureka Apex 2XT Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
Love this tent
I have had this tent for about six months and have used it in temps from 35ºF to 110ºF. It has held up to being strapped to my motorcycle in all kinds of crazy ways, set up in sand, rocks, dirt, over sticks, under trees dropping all kinds of gunk and bugs... still looks brand new.
Plenty of room for me and my gear if I want to stow it all inside. A little cozier for me and my sweetie and our gear but that means two sets of helmets, jackets, pants, gloves, bags, and then there is the usual stuff of clothing and kitchen. Our boots and shoes stay perfectly fine under the vestibule.
There aren't enough stakes to get everything poked down but I have only used them on the vestibules anyway. They are the easy-to-bend stakes so you might want to invest in something sturdier. Even in some seriously windy conditions, the tent hasn't moved once we put all our junk inside.
I have not experienced any condensation issues but I did silicone spray the entire tent when I got it. It sets up in minutes, packs up in a few more minutes, and I am so grateful to tent makers for giving us stuff sacks that don't require a machine to roll the tent into a toothpick for it to fit back in. The bag has plenty of room for a footprint but I would recommend getting the one specifically designed for the Apex 2XT or using a larger tarp. I got one that claimed to fit it but it turned out to be a rectangle so my vestibule area is still on bare ground.
The tent gets pretty hot inside but when it's 106 with no breeze, I guess you have to expect that, right? It is an awesome tent. I don't know how it would hold up to severe winter conditions but it's taken everything I've thrown at it admirably.
Plenty of room for me and my gear if I want to stow it all inside. A little cozier for me and my sweetie and our gear but that means two sets of helmets, jackets, pants, gloves, bags, and then there is the usual stuff of clothing and kitchen. Our boots and shoes stay perfectly fine under the vestibule.
There aren't enough stakes to get everything poked down but I have only used them on the vestibules anyway. They are the easy-to-bend stakes so you might want to invest in something sturdier. Even in some seriously windy conditions, the tent hasn't moved once we put all our junk inside.
I have not experienced any condensation issues but I did silicone spray the entire tent when I got it. It sets up in minutes, packs up in a few more minutes, and I am so grateful to tent makers for giving us stuff sacks that don't require a machine to roll the tent into a toothpick for it to fit back in. The bag has plenty of room for a footprint but I would recommend getting the one specifically designed for the Apex 2XT or using a larger tarp. I got one that claimed to fit it but it turned out to be a rectangle so my vestibule area is still on bare ground.
The tent gets pretty hot inside but when it's 106 with no breeze, I guess you have to expect that, right? It is an awesome tent. I don't know how it would hold up to severe winter conditions but it's taken everything I've thrown at it admirably.
Great Tent
I am an Assistant Scout Master for my sons Boy Scout troop. I have had this tent for 2 years now. It has enough room for me and my gear. My son and I have both slept in the tent together and it's not bad, but no gear in the tent with us. 2 grown men will have to be good friends. I have had this little tent in winds of 40-50 mph, rain storms and have not had any problems. I did spray the tent with dry camp and seam sealed the rain fly when I first bought it mainly due to recommendations from other reviews. I bought this tent after I read many reviews on tents. I have camped in this tent about 30 nights over the past 2 years mainly in bad weather. Since the scouts camp year around in all weather we seam to always pick wet and windy weather. The tent is not much more then 3 sided screen tent one wall has a small vent. If it is warm weather put you head at the end that has the full screen wall, if cold weather put your head towards the small vent. Cold air will blow down your sleeping bag if you sleep with your head by the full screen wall. lol…
Zipper on rain fly will snag on flap.
Over all it's a great tent for the money. I have recommended this tent to others.
Zipper on rain fly will snag on flap.
Over all it's a great tent for the money. I have recommended this tent to others.
Great tent!
So easy to set up! I haven't had a new tent in 20 years so it was an absolute treat to find two poles, a few clips, and DONE! My only mistake was not getting the footprint for it (taking care of that!!!) because it's so much easier than jockeying an extra tarp.
The tent is so easy to put up and light that when I figured out I had it pointing the wrong way, I picked it up from the center crossed poles and spun it around without any trouble at all. Stayed totally dry inside - no moisture buildup - even though it got down to a super-chilly 34ºF that night. I only wished I had a sleeping bag that would have handled the cold as well as the tent did! (Taking care of that, too!)
Can't go wrong with this tent. Packs small and light, easy to tie down on my little TW200 and roll. The tent packed down smaller than my sleeping pad - ha! Everyone in my group thought it was really cool how the fly angles out to make a vestibule. My boots could stay outside and protected which is really nice after 12-14 hours in MX boots not to have to smell them in your tent. ;-)
Get it! You'll love it!
The tent is so easy to put up and light that when I figured out I had it pointing the wrong way, I picked it up from the center crossed poles and spun it around without any trouble at all. Stayed totally dry inside - no moisture buildup - even though it got down to a super-chilly 34ºF that night. I only wished I had a sleeping bag that would have handled the cold as well as the tent did! (Taking care of that, too!)
Can't go wrong with this tent. Packs small and light, easy to tie down on my little TW200 and roll. The tent packed down smaller than my sleeping pad - ha! Everyone in my group thought it was really cool how the fly angles out to make a vestibule. My boots could stay outside and protected which is really nice after 12-14 hours in MX boots not to have to smell them in your tent. ;-)
Get it! You'll love it!
Great Weekend Tent
I really love this tent. Easy set up and plenty of room. It's turning out to be one the best tents I've ever had for two people. I use it exclusively for my wife and I when we go on weekend trips. Set up consists of a few clips, two tent poles, and about 2 minutes. We're both about 5'10", and there is plenty of room for the two of us. Adding in packs/gear can get a little crowded.
I will say it's on the heavy side for me. I like extended hiking stays, and this tent is over 6 pounds. If you have the luxury of splitting the weight with another person it's fine, but there are a lot of other tents that are lighter.
Overall I'd say this tent is great. It doesn't leak, holds up to wind well, plenty of space, and extremely well priced. On the downside, the cheap price is in exchange for weight, so if you're doing any long distance hiking, find something lighter.
I will say it's on the heavy side for me. I like extended hiking stays, and this tent is over 6 pounds. If you have the luxury of splitting the weight with another person it's fine, but there are a lot of other tents that are lighter.
Overall I'd say this tent is great. It doesn't leak, holds up to wind well, plenty of space, and extremely well priced. On the downside, the cheap price is in exchange for weight, so if you're doing any long distance hiking, find something lighter.
Great tent- Especially for the money!
This is a great little tent! Just took it out on a three day trip and it performed great! It was very windy but it held up well. It is easy to put together and to take down. All zippers worked well; no issue with them snagging on the tent fabric. The vestibules are awesome! I love being able to have my gear close by and keep it out of the rain or keep dew off my pack. I even liked the burnt orange color. I was afraid it was going to be like the gold color used in the 1970s, the kind of gold that makes you go "yuck"! But it is a nice, warm color. For the money this is a great tent. I would be willing to pay a little more if it came with aluminum poles instead of the fiberglass. It was all the other positive comments about this tent on this Campmor website that really sold me on it. The comments are very helpful.
Excellent Tent for Scouting
I bought two of these tents in 2011 based on recommendations from the Scout community in my area. One tent was for me, the other for my son. Both have been through three years of backpacking, hiking, summer camp and pretty much "tent hell". Our first campout was accented by a severe Florida thunderstorm complete with hail, high winds and driving rain for about 2 hours. The tents stayed dry, upright and worked well. They have survived numerous other storms since. My only fabrication issue is the seam on my fly leaks during heavy rain. Fixed with seam sealer.
My only design issue is the vestibule door design. have to be a gymnast to close the zipper. Other than that great tent.
Have been very pleased with it. Am looking to buy a third one for my 2nd son now entering scouts.
My only design issue is the vestibule door design. have to be a gymnast to close the zipper. Other than that great tent.
Have been very pleased with it. Am looking to buy a third one for my 2nd son now entering scouts.
Brilliant!
Although I didn't purchase this tent from Campmor (I found it essentially unused on [@]), I'm a frequent Campmor shopper and wanted to add my $0.02 to the reviews for this item.The Apex 2 XT is a excellent design for an inexpensive two-person backpacking tent. Perhaps just a tad heavy for a long hike, this tent is an excellent bargain, nonetheless. The way the rain fly and vestibules work together is simply brilliant. The inside of the tent is fairly large for a small two-person tent. My twelve year-old son and I are able to get some gear inside as well as stash quite a bit under the vestibules on either side of the tent.Dual exits mean that no one has to climb over anyone to get up in the middle of the night or early in the morning.What an absolutely brilliant low-cost tent!
Great tent
Purchased this tent 1991 when my firts son started Scouts. Used it once a month for the nest 6 years. Never leaked, I've had wind flex the tent till if laid on me, and it popped right back up, sleep on 6 in of snow and it has never let me down. It is the tent the kids want when we family camped and they were too big the sleet with Mom & Dad. It has set in storage for the last coupe of years. My youngest sons college rock climbing club is going to Red Rock Canon in Nevada over Christmas break and this is the tent he wants to take. Still looks great after 13 year and maybe a hundred nights out. For the price you can not find a better tent.
Great little tent!
I took this tent on a couple of backpack trips and it performed perfectly. I did not have any problems or issues with it. But we were not in any adverse weather conditions such as high wind, hard rain, or snow. But I think the tent is perfect for the casual backpacker or car camper. It is plenty big enough for two adults. I really like being able to store my gear in the vestibule next to me where I can easily access it. The only change I would make to this tent is to make the poles out of aluminum instead of fiberglass. It would be a little more expensive but would probably last longer. But overall I am very satisfied with this tent!
Good Tent
We have used the Apex 2XT tent on both backpacking trips and cross-country car camping trips for at least 11 years. While it weighs a little more than some backpacking tents, it does not leak even in a heavy continuous downpour, has been comfortable at temperatures ranging into the low 20's, and has withstood wind up to 40-50 mph gusts without collapse. We have had to replace shock cords once over this period, but that was an easy task. Zippers and nylon are still in perfect condition after numerous trips. Dry it well before storage and it will return the favor with many years of use.
Negative Reviews:
Liked it, but not for the rain
I really like the design of the tent. I had it out in the Rocky Mountains and never had a problem with condensation even when it snowed on us. However, we did get a light but steady rain the entire night and ended up with water at the head and foot of the tent. I believe that it came in the seams.
loved it until it rained
i thought it was an awesome tent easy to put up, i like the way the rain fly connects but as soon as it rained i had water coming through 2 corner at the stitching.. not a bad tent for the price but you better check the forecast before you go
Good Tent w/poor rainfly design
The rainfly design does not allow easy access to the tent zippers throughout the "arc" of operation
Neutral Reviews:
Great for car camping. Heavy 4 backpack
This is a great 2 person tent. It's very roomy and very comfortable. There are plenty of places in the vestibules to shelter your gear from the elements. The only negative I can say is the heavy weight, which is mostly carried by the fiberglass poles. A set of equivalent aluminum poles will convert this tent from an great car camping tent into an awesome backpacking tent.
Not quite waterproof
This tent does a good job except for the ends that are not covered by the fly.You still get moisture on the inside which gets on whatever touches it. Why cant the fly go all the way down?
Not what I expected
Used on a backpacking trip and at night the condensation would just drip down. Lack of ventilation is a problem, love the design though.
Good value for a 2 person tent
I did set it up, but haven't "used" it yet.
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