Eureka Sunrise 11 Family 11-by 11-Foot Six-Person Tent
Customer Review: Finally a sturdy well engineered family tent
We looked around at a number of family tents. We purchased one and found that it was extremely difficult to set up in even the most minimal amount of wind. My wife and I are both experienced campers and hikers so we were surprised when we couldn't get the tent up properly. We even borrowed a friend's family tent and proceeded to rip the base the first time we tried to stretch the tent out to stake it. This tent is different. It is logical to put up. Once up it is spacious. The first time we put it up only took ten or fifteen minutes (include the time to yell at our 1 year old and 3 year old to get off it or we can't put it up). Internally it has some nice storage features (lots of little pockets and places to store items). I never thought any of that kind of stuff was usefull or necessary until trying to find where the diaper cream went amongst all of the sleeping bags. The tent has nice features without appearing loaded with gimmicks. And here is the real clincher - the sack that the tent comes in actually fits the tent. Not like you have to bring a hydraulic press to squeeze it in - it actually fits. What a relief after a long weekend of camping. I have never written a review before but was moved enough by the quality of this product. The only downside I can think of - the stakes included are the cheezy plastic variety that don't always work in all soil types. And there is not a waterproof assembly instruction printed on the bag (always a nice touch but not needed here since assembly is so logical). Also the way the rain fly goes on is a bit odd (attaching the cross poles to the fly and THEN sliding it over the top). But the downsides so pale in comparison to the pluses. We are 100% satisfied so far!
Customer Review: A nice tall tent with pockets and cupholders!
We bought this tent to replace a similar Eureka tent that lasted more than 10 years. We love our new Eureka tent! We didn't even use seam sealer, but it still stayed dry inside during rain on our recent camping trip. The old tent had four main poles that connected to a center piece, and it was very easy to put up, even by one person. This new tent is just a little harder to put up because there are two very long main poles that arch across the top from corner to corner. We decided that the best process for putting it up was to first stake two corners on the same side of the tent. Then, with the tent flat, we put the two poles through the sleeves and attached them at the two staked corners. Next, the two of us each stood an an unstaked corner so we could simultaneously arch the two poles and fasten the other ends in place. Finally we staked down the third and fourth corner and the sides. Putting up the fly was a breeze. The tent has a large window on each side, and the zippers worked smoothly! The cupholders and pockets are great, and there are little loops on the inside of seams so you can hang other stuff.
Deep within the Grand Canyon lies a little piece of heaven on earth, with turquoise waterfalls and flourishing greenery amid desert red cliffs; a place of unrivaled beauty where nature remains in its most pristine state. Havasu Canyon is a small paradise enclosed in the rugged and secluded scenery of the Grand Canyon. Whether by yourself or on a guided tour, the Havasupai adventure is a definite must for any outdoor enthusiast.
Calling the canyon home, the Havasupai tribe, meaning the people of the blue-green waters, inhabits the village of Supai. With only 600 tribal members, the Havasupai comprise the smallest Indian Nation in America. In the 1800s, the tribe survived solely on farming but today tourism has become their main source of income, with Havasu Canyon and the falls attracting more and more visitors each year.
Perhaps the biggest allure of Havasu Canyon is the blue and green waterfalls, located two miles away from the village. An underground river forms Havasu Creek, which has a steady flow of about 28,000 gallons of water per minute. The river forms three different sets of waterfalls: Navajo Falls, Havasu Falls, and Mooney Falls. The river has a high concentration of calcium carbonate and is lined with limestone which reflects sunlight, giving the water its stunning and unusual turquoise color. The temperature of the falls remains a constant 70 degrees year round.
Reservations are required to visit and the tribal government limits the number of visitors to the village at any given time. The best times of the year to visit Havasu Canyon are typically April through May and September through November when the climate is temperate on both the canyon rim and floor. Going during these times typically allows you to avoid the tourist season and summer heat.
Since there are no roads to the village, visitors must travel by foot or horse. There are helicopter services that you may use as well, though one-way trips to and from the village are roughly $85.
You can park your car at Hualapai Hilltop, where the trail head is. From there, it is an eight mile hike to the village and an additional two miles to the campground and the waterfalls. Campers going to the falls are encouraged to plan accordingly; you must carry in everything you need. However, there is a general store located in the village but supplies are limited and very expensive. Visitor fees include an entrance fee permit, campground fee, and environmental care fee. If camping is not your idea of fun, there is a lodge where you can stay. It also requires reservations and has a fee per person per night.
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