Tent Wars: Eureka Spitfire 1 Vs Eureka Solitaire 1

In an effort to get a better idea of ​​which tents are the best, sometimes simply giving the stats is not enough. Sometimes the best way to find out what is best is head-to-head competition. This article will be the first in a series of carp comparisons to really compare the differences and declare which carp is better than the other. So here we go.

This episode of Tent Wars features a featherweight battle. High adventure multi-week backpacking requires lightweight backpacking tents to the extreme. We will see the Eureka Spitfire 1 and the Eureka Solitaire 1. Both very popular and highly rated backpacking tents. Let’s take a look at the basic specifications of both tents.

Eureka Spitfire 1

The Eureka Spitfire 1 features a roomy approach to lightweight backrest. The high profile makes for a comfortable, sit-down backpack tent with an open mesh top for star gazing, attachable fly for inclement weather, bathtub floor, and a two-stake quick-release system for a quick camp setup. At just 2 pounds 12 ounces, this nylon taffeta tent is truly a backpacker’s dream.

Eureka Solitaire 1

In the yellow corner, the Eureka Solitaire 1 is Eureka’s flagship high-adventure backpack store. This tent features a low profile that makes for a warm sleep in windy conditions with a sturdy fiberglass frame. The 2 pounds 9 ounces supports a weight and a small package size of only 17 inches. by 4 in. makes it a superior backpack tent that few can rival.

With so many good aspects of both tents, it makes for a difficult comparison. Here is my comparison of the two.

– Packing Capacity: The Spitfire 1 is currently packed at 22 inches. by 5 inches and weighs 2 lbs. 12 oz. The Solitaire 1 has a size of 12 inches. by 4 in. and weighs only 2 pounds. 9 oz. With these ridiculously low weights and sizes, you’d hardly notice a difference, but for the sake of sportiness, the numbers don’t lie.

Winner: Eureka Solitaire 1

– Habitability: Comparing the habitability and comfort of these two tents is like trying to ask yourself if it is easier to sleep in the driver’s seat of a sports car or a tractor. It’s going to be a squeeze either way. You could say that the Spitfire is a better option, as it has a higher profile that allows for sitting, but this can be the Achilles heel of this store in windy weather when one wishes that they could only disappear from the cold lashes of the wind. of the mountain. Still being able to sit down at night does psychological wonders for any long-term backpacker.

Winner: Eureka Spitfire 1

– Durability: The Eureka Spitfire features a nylon taffeta construction with a 1200mm rating. The Eureka Solitaire also features a 1200mm nylon taffeta construction. Ironically, the Eureka Spitfire frame is structured with aluminum posts, but it is heavier. This means that there is more to the actual build of the Spitfire than the Solitaire. This may mean that the actual fabric is more durable on the spitfire than it is on the solitaire, but the Solitaire’s fiberglass frame means that the frame will hold up for longer periods of time than the Spitfire.

Winner: Draw

– Ease of installation: the smaller the tent, the easier to install. Both tents are as small as it looks. The Solitaire 1 features a 2-ring bivouac-style frame, while the Spitfire 1 has a more vaulted ceiling design. The simpler design of the Solitaire 1 makes it simpler, but the Spitfire 1 only needs 2 stakes to be sure. Even with the 2-ring bivouac-style frame, the Solitaire 1 will be much easier to set up.

Winner: Eureka Solitaire 1

Features and Style: The Solitaire 1’s low profile and almost cocoon shape looks a bit ridiculous. The Spitifire 1, with its top despite its aggressive roof design, makes it a bit more modern. Consider the fact that the Spitfire 1 has more room for a gear pocket, not to mention the included vestibule. Also, yellow is so nineties.

Winner: Eureka Spitfire 1

-Overall: Both tents are lightweight, durable, and well designed for the hiker who sleeps a single long distance. In the end, the weight usually gains when it comes to a long distance walk. If we just get away from that premise, the winner wins by just 3 ounces.

Overall Winner: Eureka Solitaire 1

Ultimately, the choice is yours and you won’t really know until you try both. Neither is very expensive and both are good enough that you want to use them over and over again. The Eureka! Brand is a very trusted brand. Try both. If you have any preferences, give me a shout out. I’ll probably be on the other side of the ravine.