I See Why Everyone Loves This Tent - Eureka Timberline 2 Tent - Agenda Free Review

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In this episode, Luke is reviewing the beloved Eureka Timberline 2 Tent.
He's going over the pros, the cons, what he likes, what could be better and the one big issue facing this tent.
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Eureka Timberline 2 Tent - Review
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Materials :
Inner Body Fabric - 75D 185T polyester taffeta breathable
Rainfly Fabric - 75D 185T polyester taffeta 800 mm
Mesh - 40D polyester no-see-um
Floor Fabric -75D 210T polyester taffeta 800 mm
Aluminum Poles
Steel tent stakes
800mm hydrostatic head rating
Dimensions Packed : 6” x 24”
Dimensions Set Up : 86 in x 63 in - 42” tall
Weight : 6lbs 10oz
Doors : 1
Freestanding : Yes
Season : 3
Price : $220
Versions :
There are a number of versions of this tent including the Timberline 2 that I have here.
Add-on :
There is a vestibule Add-on available for this tent, it costs $65
Pros :
I will be honest, I was concerned about this tent when I first received it; it features a very low Hydrostatic waterproof rating
This is a great example of what I have stated for many years; the hydrostatic Head Rating of a tent means very, very little in terms of the overall performance of tent.
I’ve tested out tents that feature high 3,000 HSH ratings that leak whereas this tent with only 800 has never had any sort of issues even in heavy rain.
So pro number 1 - it has been waterproof with all of my testing but that doesn’t mean it is the best tent for storm conditions and we’ll talk more about that in the cons portion of this review
Quality is good
Setup is fairly simple but is a bit of a chore. More on that too.
Size is good for two people But excels as a one person and their gear. One person is able to sit-up, change clothes, move around some. Two limits that ability.
Condensation control is very good as there is Adequate separation between the fly and the tent inner. Moisture will form on the inside of the fly in the right situation but it’s not going to be much of an issue thanks to the fabric is inner.
While I’m not overly impressed with the fabrics used to make this tent, I do like the strength of the poles.
On the inside of the tent, the hardware is present to put up a hanging line so you can dry items or suspend them above your head.
Cons :
No doubt about it, this tent is heavy.
While the setup process isn’t complicated, it does take time as it involves putting together poles, inserting them in to hubs, then you the fly literally hooks to the body and to the poles.
Materials aren’t the strongest
Especially for the price - High cost - That is my biggest complaint concerning this tent - the price is high for what you are receiving.
While i haven’t had any leaking take place, in some wind blown rain situations it is possible as the front and back of the tent feature little protection and there is no storm flap over the zipper. With that being the case, this isn’t the most storm proof of tents.
Because of the design, this tent doesn’t feature the best airflow and can be warm to hot in the summer months. This is due to the limited mesh and abundance of polyester fabric. Eureka does offer different versions of this tent, some with more mesh.
No vestibule - may or may not be a big deal. Keep this in mind though.
Summary :
Overall I have grown to really like the Timberline tent; it’s a tent system used by many, appreciated by many and performs well. At the same time, it lacks a modern design which means the setup is a bit of a chore, it’s heavy and not the most storm worthy.
Also this tent is expensive for what it is; there are plenty of really good tents out there that cost less than this that feature better materials.
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@alanvansteenberghe482 Год назад

My wife and I had our first timberline in late 70's. We did dozens of backpacking trips with it. Today we have a timberline 4. They are bulletproof!

@FUNKRUBICON Год назад

Well said! It’s been our tent of choice for car camping for years and never been let down by it.

@dnhman Год назад

Bought this tent 4 person in 1976. Still have though I think some poles are broken

@billhawthorne989 Год назад

We have also had a version of this tent, 4 person delux. It is bullet proof tough. Bought in 1978 and now are grandkids use it. Has been Roseanne sealed multiple times over the years, and floor fully sealed about 5 years ago using Nikwax solarproof & water resistant spray. Nylon is a little saggy now, 40 plus years and 100s nights camping.

@WNYXeb777 Год назад

Crashing in cuz I appear to be shadow banned. Have the 2 and 4 man versions. Used the 2 man for teenage years and then some. Had a space blanket which was a terrific footprint and had the vestibule. The 4 man used another tarp for a ground cloth, and used the vestibule with the gear loft. For truck camping a queen sized air mattress fit with room on the side for gear n such. Always held up, did what it was supposed to do. If concerned about heavy storms I had tarp which I string above. Then I went out and got the K2-XT for late fall but unfortunately have never gotten to use it having gotten sick. Always figured it be bomb proof in a storm. If your truck camping and need a tent I highly recommend, however go 4 man model. 2 man is great when yer 17 but if your not humping it give yourself some room ------ Always include a ground cloth n vestibule.

@jeromebullard6123 2 месяца назад

I’ve owned this tent for twenty years and the zippers are junk. They have failed numerous times. I finally had them completely replaced with something better and now it’s nice.

@suehaag2783 Год назад

The two short cords that came with it in your initial review should be used to tie the junction tubes to the shock cord at the peaks. This speeds the assembly and eliminates the awkwardness. I’ve been a fan of Eureka tents since 1988.

@JoniSarahDuflo Год назад

I've been using this tent for 40 years. I've used it as my home most of those years while backpacking to every state in the Continental United States. I like the tent for its simplicity and warmth. the A frame design has a smaller footprint and inside area to contain your body heat. I've even used this tent before the Boy Scouts started using it. I can tell you more about the tent even any bad points. the Timberline 2 tent claims to be a 2 man tent and as long as you aren't keeping your gear in your sleeping area it does accommodate two small men. I've found that with gear it is only large enough for one man. Adding the Vestibule does give it more room which I use as a place to store my shoes at night and a place to cook when it is raining. the Timberline 4 is large enough to accommodate 4 small men but without gear. there again most backpackers sleep with their gear. that makes it a two man tent or three if they are small. it sheds water away from the inner tent with the fly and during the warmer days it helps keep the inner tent cool with the windows open. It's the best tent for the money I've found in 40 years.

@Jollyprez Год назад

Used that tent for years as a Scout, then later as a river guide. Always worked, and held-up pretty well. Towards the end of a tent's lifecycle, the patches would outnumber the original fabric - but we still kept dry.

@james23p Год назад

Some of my scout troop Timberline tents are 30 years old and they still do the job. Yes some patches, had to order a few pole replacements but still doing the the job. Plus nothing looks better than a neat row of timberline tents at scout camp.😊

@johnchastain4351 Год назад

This is what my buddy and I used for our hikes on the AT back in the late 1970's and early 1980's. We were caught in storms and it never leaked. We divided the weight between us. But that was also back when we all carried Kelty and Diamond frame packs.

@stevencrawford9576 Год назад

In reference to the weight, as a young boy we would sleep 4 in that tent, we would also divide the tent into 3 groups. One boy would take just the tent, one boy would take the fly, one boy would take the poles, ground cloth and the stakes.

@Thereal111t Год назад

I too remember sleeping 4 scouts in the timberline 4. (Not the 2). The main failure point we encountered was a failure of the nylon coil zippers. At one point one of the fathers who sold and serviced commercial sewing machines had replaced the zippers on several with big heavy brass zippers like the ones on an m65 jacket.

@dreamthyf Год назад

We camped almost every month, but we almost never hiked. We were quite lazy in that area😂.

@jaycimbak7781 Год назад

I was a Boy Scout leader for 10 years and my son is an Eagle Scout. We used the timberline tents in all kinds of weather, even the boys setting them up under a huge tarp in the driving rain and then carrying them out to their patrol locations. Winter, summer, fall, all of the seasons the tents held up very well! You are right when you say they are a palace for o e person as we leaders had our own. Those tents bring back years of very fond memories!!! Thank you for this video!

@roycefiles Год назад

Used the 4 person 2 door version with the Annex vestibule earlier this month when car camping in Minnesota. Gave my campout a vintage vibe. The Timberline never disappointed me. Plenty of room and the Annex gives a whole lot of space for gear and to chill out before hitting the sack. When going canoe camping I rarely leave the Timeberline at home and I have plenty of tents to choose from.

@flightographist Год назад

I used mine often for winter camping, prefer something else now for that. Fondest Timberline memory: waking up early am in Pukaskwa on the North shore of Superior in January, the tent was trenched in two feet and toasty. While getting breaky ready I noticed the perimeter of the tent surrounded by wolf prints. After that meal, we put on our show shoes and followed the pack tracks along the barrier beach shore to a massive granite point- where we made coffee and basked in the warm sunshine out of the howling wind.

@ipcamper9940 Год назад

I have had my Timberline since 1985, still in good shape! Never had problems with water or leaks.

@HarryLHeckler Год назад

I'm a big fan of the channel. Great review! The other main reason this tent (and the 4 person version) is loved by Boy Scout troops - is the ability to order and replace all the parts and pieces. On most tents, after a few years, these parts are unavailable and you need to buy a whole new tent.

@TarikVann Год назад

That makes sense otherwise why they hell would you pay that price for something so subpar nowadays. They really should be teaching boy scouts to tarp camp, that's all this is really.

@HarryLHeckler Год назад

@@TarikVann thanks for your thoughts! When backpacking, I do use a tarp, so the boys see what that's all about. We don't use the Timberlines when backpacking, we use two-person backpacking tents from REI.

@YTusercomment Год назад

I'm happy to say, that several years ago...when I purchased my own first tent...I bought the Eureka Timberline 4-person tent. What an excellent choice. I was really happy with it, with one exception; it had a front door only...no rear door. I later gifted that tent to a Cousin of mine, and purchased the improved Timberline SQ 4XT Tent; that is a 4-person tent, with newer model improvements to the original. It was enhanced with both a front & rear door...an included vestibule at the front door. I also purchased an add-on vestibule for the rear door if desired. All of the seams were taped and it had a roof-top spreader bar to increase interior volume by 25%. True, it did offer more side mesh and was a bit cooler. Love that tent and still use it...it provides excellent, durable shelter. I once went through an 18 hour light to medium rain and no leaking. When I came out of the tent, after the rain, there were 2 or 3 other tent campers not too far from me and they had all packed up and left. I was fine...the Timberline remained dry inside. With the original Timberline model, it is true that it is best pitched with doors in line with the air flow, for cooling. In your other video...first impressions...being as there was no rain at the time...had you removed the rain fly it may have been a little cooler.

@chiraldude Год назад

Did some winter camping in the 80's and we used timberline tents. Worked just fine! The sturdy poles hold up against snow accumulation which is all that mattered at the time. The main drawback is setup time. In the winter, the hubs are a problem. Don't drop them in the snow because they will disappear! Don't ask me how I know...

@truthjunkie3 Год назад

How do you know?

@rangerdoc1029 Год назад

I love that you actually test this stuff for a while. Most people unbox, setup & do their review with almost no real world experience.

@SwanQtrTom Год назад

I would still pick my eureka timberline two to weather a bad storm than any of the other four tents I own. When I camped with others I still set it up faster than my friends with other brands. Unless you’re backpacking, heavy is meaningless. Mine was fine for kayak camping. Even in 1978 when I purchased mine it was about $109. Yes there are cheaper tents but it’s still an awesome tent.

@rickzaleski4117 Год назад

Hey Luke, thank you for your honest review. I have one of these tents with the vestibule for truck camping. I’ve never had a problem with it leaking but your spot on with the it’s seasonal use, weight and cost. Treating the tent and zipper pocket with Permethrin solves any bug or spider issues. Great tent for my usage and I have no complaints with it…S&H 🇺🇸

@jamesgunter9100 Год назад

Got my first Timberline 2 tent in 1982. Used it in Pennsylvania forests, the Rocky Mountains, and deserts and canyons of Southern Utah. Now I have a Timberline 4 for car camping, but might get another two person version again. One con for me is that in spite of the tent being green, it's a bright green that doesn't blend into the environment well.

@WisconsinEric Год назад

The old nylon version was bright "Kelly Green" with a black "Eureka!" logo above the door, and the newer polyester version is a much darker green with a white "Eureka!" logo above the door. I like the old nylon material much better, but I do like the newer dark green color better. I own both.

@jamesgunter9100 Год назад

@@WisconsinEric That's good to know. I'll probably go get a new Timberline 2, now that you shot down my main excuse! 👍

@mountaineer5596 Год назад

When I was a college student at The Ohio State University in the 1970’s, I was a trip leader in the university’s Program in Outdoor Pursuits (POP). The POP program had Eureka Timberline tents. Those tents kept me dry in torrential thunderstorms, and helped me survive -20 Degrees Fahrenheit nights in it. They were indestructible, and anyone could quickly learn to set one up. I have many memories of nights in that tent. I wish I still had one today!

@peterschmidt6754 Год назад

This is one of the best designed tents ever made! Before we were married my wife owned one, and I always wanted one. We loved the color, setup, look, size, quality, etc. Back in the day this was the tent most everybody used. We eventually sold ours to move to something larger for the whole family. My wife and I now backpack and recently purchased a higher end light weight tent. I actually considered a Eureka but they were all too heavy. If this company would make a super light weight version of this tent - say 4 lbs. or less - I would buy it in a heartbeat! Eureka could corner the backpacking market if they really wanted to! Thanks for the post!

@rayc3866 Год назад

I bought a used 4 from Outward Bound in Minnesota after a month-long canoe expedition course back in the late 70's. Worked really well and used it for years after as a family tent. I bought the 2 when my son was in the scouts and still have it today. Well-built and they last for years and years.

@steveowens398 Год назад

Thanks for the review of a personal favorite. I lived in the 4-man 2 door version of this tent for two weeks every year as a scout leader and never had a problem. I've been in it at very buggy campgrounds without notable intrusions by mosquitoes, and camped multiple nights in below freezing temperatures without condensation. It doesn't leak and if fully guyed out can stand through some crazy storms - my experiences outside of Boy Scout camps were in heavy storms above 7,000 feet in Glacier Park, Montana. I bought the optional vestibule a year after the tent purchase and that turned the 4-man into a palace. I still use the thing 18 years later, and it still doesn't leak. If you add longevity to the equation, the cost really comes out reasonable.

@Traversing Год назад

I grew up canoe tripping with my parents in the 80's and have so many memories sleeping in their Timberline... which I still have, almost 40 years later. It's still just as good as the day they bought it, and I now use it as a family tent on our shorter canoe trips (it's a tad heavy for serious backcountry). I also highly recommend Eureka's NoBugZone shelters for spring camping.

@jritte1968 Год назад

My scout troop(s)had these tents in the 70’s and early 80’s. We loved them. They just worked.

@ncdean62 Год назад

I've had my timberline for at least 25 years. Used it mostly for motorcycle camping. I have the vestibule and a large annex that fits on the back. Great for extended four wheeler trips. I remember one such trip where we rode up to deep gap below mt. Mitchell. "Privileged information!" Stored our firewood and supplies under it for days. That tent has many fond memories attached to it.

@mlk5454 Год назад

Same here 25 years +. Used for canoe camping. The vestibule was included and has been a bonus addition. For heavy rain I’ve used a hiking tarp.

@samhill3496 Год назад

Thanks Loren. I've used my TL Deluxe over 30 years. Love it. Mine is oxford nylon and a heavy bathtub floor, 2 doors with vestibule 4 person. heavy duty design, fly goes to bottom storm flaps on both doors adjust air movement. Great tent, heavy but serious and Oh, DRY.

@jeremyt1917 Год назад

My first introduction to the Timberline was when I went to Philmont and lived in it for over 120 miles of backpacking. I bought a Timberline SQ 6 outfitters version for a family tent. It has more mesh and is more heavy duty.

@dangermouse9494 Год назад

I have the SQ 2XT version of this with a vestibule. Yes, it is a heavy tent but the quality and reliability is what always brings me back to this tent.

@willagrey7116 Год назад

I have had my timberline 2 with vestibule for 30 years. Easily the best tent I have ever owned. I have slept through some major rain storms, and have always been dry. Thank you for doing a video on it.

@EnufIsTooMuch Год назад

My history with the Eureka Timberline goes back nearly a half century. I wore mine out from frequent use in every sort of weather and terrain. Eventually, the fabric just began to fail. But understand what I am saying, that was decades of wear from deserts to high mountain peaks. I've been sitting out a blizzard that dumped four feet of snow on the tent, and stayed comfortable and secure in it for several days. Been in heavy ran and high winds. Been on the slopes of Mt. Rainier in that tent. Yes, it is heavy for a modern tent and was a bit heavier I think than the current day construction. Had aluminum crosspieces for example, not plastic. But I was skilled at erecting the tent in a few minutes, and doing so in bad weather was routine for me. I began with the tent when I was about 15 or 16 I'd say, and finally retired the tent around the age of 50. I've absolutely nothing bad to say about that old Timberline. Here's some simple tips though about quick setup. Stake the corners down first. Start with a pole at one corner, assemble into the tent from that corner up to the crosspiece, keep tension on the pole and cross piece as you assemble the second pole down from the cross piece to the next corner.Assemble the poles. You can now attach the tent at the cross piece and drop the "A" you just built. Repeat at the other end of the tent. Then you have two "A"'s built and under tension. Now take the ridge pole, run it under one cross piece and into the far cross piece. Next you tension the entire thing until the end of the ridge pole nearest you can be popped into the last cross piece. After that it's hardly a minute to toss the rain fly over it and clip it in. I've done all that in the dark, in the rain,pretty much any conditions you can name. I repaired my rain fly once when it met with an accident, but it took many years of hard use for the full fabric of the tent to just be worn too weak for the tension anymore. Wish I still had it, that was one tough tent!

@alfamaize Год назад

Got one of these in 1990, and spend a month an a half driving around the country- mostly camping out of it. It was great- had to bundle up when the temp got to 38 in Bryce Canyon, suffer in the heat of Panama City, and then read through a bad storm in Cape Hatteras- never got wet (other tents collapsed near me).

@bigdogsrule7 Год назад

My very first tent was the Eureka Timberline. Got the 4 person so the two of us had plenty of room for our gear and small dog. Had that tent for close to 25 years before we finally got a pop-up. To this day still some of my favorite campouts were in that tent.

@cumminspower5531 Год назад

I live in Broome NY county (Endicott) and Eureka is about 7 miles away in Binghamton (also Broome county). My buddy and I went there in 95' or 96' to have new hose bed covers built for 3 fire engines in the dept I volunteer in. When we walked in, Eureka was making parachutes for the US Army. The machinery, all the sewing machines, the heating guns, huge rotating knife blades that cut the material to size. There was just roll after roll of various colors, texture, thicknesses, etc. Maybe you'll visit upstate NY some day and you can take a tour (if you haven't been there already). It's one of the flagship companies in the county. Across the street and up the road a few hundred yards is McIntosh Labratories. They manufacture extremely high end audio components. Old school tube type amplifiers. The best money can buy. Broome county historically was a manufacturing town. Endicott Johnson had many shoe factories and still makes Ranger firefighting footwear. Endicott is also the birthplace of IBM. Endicott is where it all started. Anyway, just a couple of cool facts. Keep the videos coming. I especially love watching your severe storm episodes. Stay safe and take care. Angelo

@johnwells4536 Год назад

I've had several of these over the last 40 years and I use to camp 50 to 60 days a year including winter in Wisconsin. I've bike camped, backpacked, car camped but usually kayak camped with them. I know it's heavy and I know it's a 3 season but I loved going out to camp in snowstorms. They've done well. The only modification I've made is I use a 4 person fly on my 2 person tent. It fits with hardly any modification and keeps me dryer. I've had a few problems with the bungees and zippers and snapped a pole in high winds out in Utah, but otherwise they have served me well.

@troyhundley2909 11 месяцев назад

My son's troop uses this tent; it's fun to watch the new kids setting the tent up for the first time. They learn the buddy system very quickly.

@tracygallaway36 Год назад

Well, I feel pretty good about my Timberline2 tent. I found it complete in the box in perfect condition in a thrift store some years back- for ten bucks!. I haven't hiked with it, too heavy for that. Someday I'll take it to a campground or similar. Thanks for the great review, Luke, I'll use your experiences with it to judge when to use it.

@Berniewojewski Год назад

I’ve always liked the brand. I currently have the El Capitan 3. It has weight but it’s a solid shelter. This is my go to tent.

@Staypuff777 Год назад

We use an earlier version in our scout troop. The boys can be abusive to gear and we have replaced all the zippers with much beefier versions. Not my favorite tent but they get the job done and are pretty durable. Thank you for the review!

@Stoney_AKA_James Год назад

I had 2 Eureka Timberline tents (2-person and 4-person) that I purchased in 1984, used them for scout troops. To test their endurance, they were both setup prior to a catagory 3 hurricane hitting (they both survived in good condition), all I ever had to do was reseal the seams and add 550-cord for additional guylines. My 4-person tent also had the optional vestibules in front and back. - Highly recommended!!

@FUNKRUBICON Год назад

Great review Luke! I would just mention that some of your con issues with this tent have been resolved in the newer designs of this tent like the yoke system with the poles has been greatly improved and the doors are now a single zipper system. I believe this has been resolved on the SQ models if purchased brand new. Makes the cost come in at 50$ more but greatly improves the utility of this tent. It’s not the most ideal for backpacking but car camping or limited journeys and this tent is pretty near bombproof!

@dalefourroux6402 Год назад

My first timberline tent I paid about 70 bucks for and my second timberline tent I found it a salvage store for $18 and I bought it and I still got both of them. 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@WNYXeb777 Год назад

Have the 2 and 4 man versions. Used the 2 man for teenage years and then some. Had a space blanket which was a terrific footprint and had the vestibule. The 4 man used another tarp for a ground cloth, and used the vestibule with the gear loft. For truck camping a queen sized air mattress fit with room on the side for gear n such. Always held up, did what it was supposed to do. If concerned about heavy storms I had tarp which I string above. Then I went out and got the K2-XT for late fall but unfortunately have never gotten to use it having gotten sick. Always figured it be bomb proof in a storm. If your truck camping and need a tent I highly recommend, however go 4 man model. 2 man is great when yer 17 but if your not humping it give yourself some room ------ Always include a ground cloth n vestibule.

@00Klingon Год назад

I carried one of these on countless treks in the boy scouts back in the 80's. Loved the tent but it was heavy. It's funny you mention bug ingress... we did get a large wolf spider in our tent one time that was so fast at avoiding us it kept us busy for an hour trying to chase him out. The tent did protect us from a swarm from a hornet's nest once when someone kicked one up near camp so I can't complain too much. Overall, many good memories were had with this tent.

@Wordsmyth8 Год назад

I spent my first night camping in some version of this tent and I remember that we had a great night. It was very cold and, as I said, it was the first time I had ever camped. We were snug as bugs in a rug inside this tent and I had the impression that it was made of very good quality and was bombproof. Now, it didn’t rain that night. I just know that my impression of it was very positive. It’s design may be a little outdated, but I think it has a certain charm to it that many of us can appreciate.

@MrWayout55 10 дней назад

I bought one of these tents in 1980's and it's still in great shape !!

@billcampbell1627 Год назад

I had a 4 person in woodland camo, Used it in the Army and it was great for mission planning and holding small briefings in bad weather. Can't find it any more, not even on eBay.

@WisconsinEric Год назад

I saw a woodland camo Eureka TimberLITE 3XT(lightweight backpacking version of the Timberline with vestibule) on ebay last year in unused condition. They are still out there! The vintage packaging for my Timberline 2 Vestibule has two color options listed, woodland camo, and green. Mine is green.

@billcampbell1627 Год назад

@@WisconsinEric Thank you. I really appreciate the reply.

@oocombz Год назад

My dad still to this day has the original version of this. It is every bit of 25 years old, this beast a straight up tank! As a former scout I remember using these all the time. When I want a lighter weight tent I borrow this from my Dad but I'm so used to the ease of my Gazelle T4 there is a setup time difference. Good review as always. 🤘🤘

@terrym1065 Год назад

Eureka has been around for awhile that's for sure, 99% of their stuff is or was good. Having said that, I haven't purchased anything from them in quite some time(yrs), no need as what I have from the 80's/90's still works great. Great review, thanks.

@anorris1212 Год назад

I still have my old "Walkabout" brand tent. Looks exactly like that except blue. Set it up this past summer in my yard. Stayed dry even through some heavy winds ,and rain. still love that old tent, even though it does not get used much anymore, but starting in the late 1970's, 80's, and, 90's, it had a lot of use. Your video brings back a lot of great memories. This Canadian, would like to give you a big thank you for all your great reviews. Alan

@charlesrichardson4839 Год назад

I used a Timberline 4 for years car camping, a queen size air mattress fits easily in one and makes it extremely comfortable for two people and gear.

@rickvollmer3646 Год назад

Grew up with timberline in the 70s still own the expedition model today . Even though I don't use it that often anymore have gone to other brands it still holds a special spot in my camping heart

@Ragnar009 Год назад

It's weird because I can afford almost any tent. But my favorite tents are usually inexpensive. I don't care about cost, I care about how much I like them. My absolute favorite tent is the Kazoo 2 person tent. It's a clone of the Cloud peak 2 I believe. It's design is perfect IMO, and it's just over 100 bucks.

@kke Год назад

Cloud Peak is kind of a clone of Hilleberg Staika.

@duesouth180 Год назад

I need another tent for kayak camping this Summer for a new kayaking buddy. I just ordered a 1 man version of this tent (limited space in kayaks) based on what you wrote.....you can afford any tent you want but the Kazoo is your favorite. Thank you and my kayaking buddy thanks you from Homer, Alaska.

@troyladoux1953 Год назад

The Timberline was my first tent 30+ years ago. Loved it.

@jasonforcier5653 Год назад

I'm pretty sure I had this tent growing up, in the Boy Scouts, and used it for years before the tent went missing... I still have the poles and continued to use them while in the military, as the poles fit perfectly in the cot holes for using the mosquito netting...

@user-rl2tx3qf6e 6 месяцев назад

I bought one of these when Andy Drollinger recommended it to me in 1978. It's still going strong. So is the larger version I bought around 1999. Good gear! Cheers! Splice.

@robertganther3695 Год назад

I have a Timberlite I bought in the late 80's, I used it for backpacking then and today I use it for bike camping. It weights just over 4 pounds and has never let me down.

@skylerfinney2241 3 месяца назад

I have had the same one since i was 12. Its 23 yearls only and still perfect. Have been in 30-40mph winds with it properly storm lashed. The version with the front vestibule provides additional rain protection and exterioer storage space for boots etc.

@TheXanthoman Год назад

You can get the 4 person for $232 . I had a timberline 4 person about 20 years ago . On one trip , my buddy and i setup on perfectly dry ground , monsooned all night , when we woke up in the morning , the floor was all puffy (but bone dry ) . We didnt really understand why , until we looked outside and discovered we were now camped in the middle of a 1 inch deep puddle . Cant speak to what their current quality is , but 20 years ago , they were bombproof .

@Graytworld Год назад

I’ve had a eureka for about 5 or 6 years now. I bought it for 100 dollars and I could not be happier. I have never gotten wet. It’s been on the beach, in the mountains, on canoe trips, backpacking, and so on. I broke one pole about 4 years in but easily and quickly replaced it. I will swear by eureka stuff after my experience.

@johnsullivan6560 Год назад

Survived with flying colors during a a straight line wind event that destroyed many tents. Bomb proof! Didn’t even leak during the storm, high winds and heavy rains. Eureka makes awesome tents.

@debbryant2402 Год назад

We had these for the boys in scouts to use and I got one to use also when I went as a parent helper. Loved it,never leaked,plenty of room

@TheNewBrotherhood5 Год назад

Man, watching this brings back memories. I remember when my Troop transitioned from the old canvas Voyager tents to the Eureka's and those were some of the best tents we ever used

@Liimpy Год назад

I have 2 of the millitary versions with the blacked out fly, they've been great for atv camping

@truthjunkie3 Год назад

We camped a bunch in older version of this tent for 15 years. We loved it. I actually like the limited airflow. Often we camp in chilly nights. This tent provides a nice balance. Cool enough for summer, warm enough for chilly spring/fall camping. We found the tent super simple and quick to set up. Put both poles together on one side of the tent then run them through the plastic joiner. Do the same for the other side. Run the middle pole to stretch it out. Lay the fly on it. Clip the sides and anchor it out a bit. Super simple compared to most other tents we've seen.

@mikesteyer9255 Год назад

I bought that tent forty years ago and still have it. I spent many nights in all kinds of conditions with never a problem. If two were using it we would split the poles and stakes while the other would carry the body. Great tent and it was much cheaper when I got mine

@dickcox2250 Год назад

My timberline is my go-to for car camping and camping with the scout troop. Particularly love using the add-on vestibules. If I win the PowerBall, Eureka will be persuaded to manufacture at least 1 ultralight version with built in vestibules on the fly.

@sticktoyourdrums8177 Год назад

If it’s BSA that explains the old design and the hefty price. Speaking as someone who’s been in the Scouts since 1st grade in the 80’s, this does seem similar to the tents we used. I recently bought a bunch of OneTigris products and replaced all the Coleman and Ozark supplies. With the exception of the cooking supplies. I still had to keep some old school items. This channel has helped me turn this old Cub Scout pack into a great functioning group. I did keep the old Coleman canvas tent with the large steel poles. They don’t make tents like that any more…lol! Cheers brother!

@normpeterson7767 Год назад

Wife and I bought one when we were first married over 30 years ago. Still have it. Bought the Timberline 4 because we anticipated growth. We weren't wrong. Came with a lifetime warranty. Had a bad storm while staying at "Jason's Place" near the Current River (if anyone knows the joint) and the poles bent. Contact Eureka and they sent me a new set of poles. But that was 20 years ago. Tape just came loose along the floor. Not sure if they would do anything now. Love the tent, though.

@starlingblack814 Год назад

Thanks Luke for the video; I lived in the larger version of this for over a year in Washington State. It rained all day long almost everyday; never any leaks. I had a woodstove in it and stayed comfortable all winter long. I kept the tent almost 25 years and finally got rid of it after enduring a severe winter wind in Eusory Pass Arizona. It would have still lasted many more years, but took a severe beating in that wind storm.

@Primus54 Год назад

Out of curiosity, how did you vent the wood stove?

@starlingblack814 Год назад

I vented the stove out the back of the tent by collapsing the rear owning then placing a metal stove tent jack through both the awning and back tent wall. I feared it would leak rain in the Northwest, but it did not. No melting or burning of the fabric. It was a very comfortable setup and kept me warm all winter.

@Primus54 Год назад

@@starlingblack814 Thanks for the reply. Glad it worked out for you!

@andrewb9590 Год назад

Had this and the Timberline 4, but when the Alpine Meadows came out I preferred that because of the extra headroom. I don’t know what happened to mine, and it seems to have been dropped in favour of other designs like the SQ and the cabin-styles.

@odnetnin4720 Год назад

We used these in our scout troop in the 90s, or one very similar. They weren’t bad. Took them year around, hiking at philmont, everywhere. I know we did have the zippers replaced at one point, but other than that they were great.

@An9eL_C Год назад

When I was a kid in the 80's the Eureka tents where my dream tent but couldn't afford them (a Sears Edmund Hillary for the Win), fast forward 30 years later and purchased a Eureka Midori 2 for $120 on sale and couldn't be happier with it's performance. It's not a real backpacking tent but for the price is the only one I would get.

@benjaminrush4443 Год назад

In the late 50's - early 60's I was the Quartermaster/Boy Scout, and we used WW II Pop Tents - Canvas Halves. I was too big with the interior poles and sleeping two, so I packed two people's halves and used fallen branches for a 'Free Standing' Set-up with guide ropes/pegs for myself. Worked well. Thanks.

@HuggyBearHikes Год назад

While I don't have this model I do have the Eureka Suma2. I tell our boyscouts if they are interested in backpacking then the Suma2 is a good tent to start with. Very easy 2 pole setup and it won't break the bank.

@mtoscano343 Год назад

Have a Timberline 4 purchased in 1976. Still going strong!

@MrWayout55 Год назад

I bought my Timberline 4 in 1979, still have and use it today. Who said they're not worth it !! OH, I've been in pouring rain and never got wet. Great video's.

@15halerobert Месяц назад

I’ve had a Eureka timberline tent since at least 1973 my second camping trip as a young Boy Scout (there is a story about that) I used that tent all through my teenage year even replacing it for another I some point for a reason I don’t remember. I still have that tent. The carry bag is torn but the tent is still sealed and tight. Never had a leak and I’ve camped with it in some pretty nasty weather. I admit to retiring the tent for a 2 pound wonder some time ago but like I said I still have the tent with many fond memories.

@burtrangle3546 Год назад

In the '90's, the most ubiquitous tent in the Olympic National Park was the Timberline. The Clip Flashlight tent was a close second. I had the Clip 2 with extended vestibule. Every year I spent 5 months out from Yosemite late April to Olympics July-Aug. Three Sisters Wilderness in between. On a good year I went on to Mt Rainier, and ultimately, the Tetons.

@philipbutler3396 Год назад

Yes, used this for canoe camping. Crazy simple to set up and comfortable.

@markkeating1804 Год назад

As always, Luke, pleasant and thorough! Thank you. People should know about Forceatt . The quality is exceptional and and extremely well priced. Just putting it out there as for the third year I’ve been impressed with their tents. Best regards!

@Ghoatt Год назад

That's what we used in scouts back in the 80's, and always loved them. We never had any problems setting them up or toting them 50 miles on the AT.

@futuresonex Год назад

I know I've said this in other comments on other videos, but I've been through some hellacious storms in a (1990-ish) Eureka Timberline 2 and a (1997-ish) Timberline 4 Outfitter. Neither of them ever let me down. No matter how crazy the weather got outside -- and there were times when it got really crazy, as in sideswiped by a tornado kind of crazy -- the tent stayed up and it stayed dry inside, and, in addition to severe storms, I've also used them on lots of days where the highs were near 100° to a particularly memorable Klondike Derby with a low of -12°. The only complaint that I ever had was that they're a little heavy for backpacking, especially if you're alone.

@afishyfella 2 месяца назад

I camped in that tent 40 years go. It just works and that is why it is still produced. As a scout we used and abused this tent and it just worked. The one thing I see that is different is that the sides used to zip open for more ventilation. Having the front and back open is great for ventilation. Just one thing, DON'T LOOSE THE TINKERTOYS (HUBS) THAT KEEP THE POLES CONNECTED! If you do you are screwed. If you buy this tent think about hitting up Johnson Outdoors for extra.

@frankconley6321 Год назад

Our boy scout troop has been using these for decades. They survive boys. Should say a lot. I have 4 tents but my goto tent is the Eureka 4 with the vestibule. With the 4 person you can put 2 adult cots in (some of us older leaders need it).

@hbear1336 Год назад

Even while offering more praise for the Timberline, it seems to me that you still have to lean on the cons. Is the best tent? Of course not. The lightest? No, of course not. Is it the best for summer camps and Boy Scouts, etc? Maybe, maybe not. But I would be interested to hear what tent beats it on price and capability, easy of setup and use. (And the comment about keeping the junction tubes attached to the tent is a well-known tip for this tent, and sure does save time and effort.) While many of us grew up using it as a backpacking tent, yes, it is heavier than more recent tents - no question, but it was the top of the game at the time. (And weight is mostly moot for car camping families, of course.) So, the question becomes: What tent is available that clearly beats it the combination of: price, weight, water protection, ease of use, and durability - especially for frequent use by summer camps and for families. I know there are many options that beat it on any one or two features, but are there any that excel on all of those combined?

@danielfoster3798 Год назад

I have this model in a four person. It’s about 20 years old are use it around 10 days a year. It’s still going strong great product I would highly recommend.

@ctioburrell Год назад

I bought this tent from dunhams on a close out deal for $75 a few years ago. I didn't know anything about its popularity or history. I just knew it was affordable and fairly lite. I've used it on a handful of backpacking and car camping trips. Nothing but positive experiences. Always wondered why I didn't hear more people mention it as a quality option.

@Mattthewanderer Год назад

I used a Timberline for twenty years and it was still serviceable. I gave it to a friend for festivals and it's still being used today. I "upgraded" to another design from Eureka and the crossed pole modern design is alright but it does not make me smile like my old tent did.

@naezro Год назад

It's such a classic design. I love the old school style.

@redsorgum Год назад

I like the A frame style……..

@tzavitz Год назад

I've had my Timberline since 1980. The freestanding nature of the tent and the overhang of the fly over the doors make the ventilation great. You can zip down the triangle door as much or as little as you want on both ends to make it vent even in the rain. Add a vestibule on the end for wet feet stuff and it's a great tent for base camping. Too heavy for backpacking, although back in the day this was considered a lightweight tent! Good for short hikes and camps, and it has lots of room.

@Oldbmwr100rs Год назад

I have one that was given to me, it's a very early one made in the US, the zippers are really heavy duty. I've used a later one as well. Sure it's considered expensive, but it's built to last, easy to set up, roomy and I've spent a few weekends in rainy weather and it stayed dry. So in many ways it's at least as good as any other premium tent, though heavy it's also well made and will last much longer than other tents. There's a good reason the company doesn't get rid of this old model, there aren't too many tents out there that are as good as this one.

@b.r.3232 Год назад

We hiked in Canada with Boy Scouts for 10-day trip in the 1970's with this tent. One of the more durable tents. Heavier by today's standards, yes. Back then, not so much. We had two man teams. One guy backpacked the tent, the other guy back packed the gear. To this day, I still own the 4-man tent, and so does my son. Although, I prefer to car pack this tent today... I like the review, pretty much on point.

@chrisr251 Год назад

I have been using one like that since the early 1990s. I love it.

@prjndigo Год назад

You can run a tarp end-to-end over the truss and under the crown. So a cheaper than hell tarp can provide end coverage _and_ windcatch.

@jeffmorris739 Год назад

If you purchase the vestibule it will not leak even when the wind is into the door. I have the 2 and 4 man versions and vestibul for both. Yes, I was a scout and yes we did use it. You have to split the weight with a partner.

@canoenut Год назад

Great review, thanks. I have had numerous Timberlines, from the original 2-person, 4-person and 6-person Outfitter. If you look up Cliff Jacobson's books and he shows how to really stormproof a Timberline. BTW, he has always advocated putting the groundsheet 'inside' the tent rather than underneath.

@kenvandeburgt1232 10 месяцев назад

I've been camping with a timberline since I started hiking 40 years ago. Bomb proof. I really trust it.

@scottbainetwisted_keel_adv5821 Год назад

It is a time cherished classic. I remember back in the day way back when only backpacker magazine and campmor catalog was all I had to look for gear and I dreamed of having one of these. Well until diamond brand came out with a three pole dome tent and it was awesome too. I have wondered why the dome tent dont come back and today with the excellent fabrics I would think some of these manufactures would knock it out of the park with a light 4 season AFORDABLE dome tent ⛺

@LaxinPhilly Год назад

I used to use this tent during Winter Encampment with the Scouts in Valley Forge, PA. The tent actually does fairly well due to the polyester. Not the best but better than expected.

@dudevinman167 Год назад

I bought one from a used sporting goods store for $20 in 1993. It had a brown floor. Awesome tent! Never ever got wet in that tent. It was a 4 person.