[Hick Industries]

I own several summer tents already. Basic 3 season variety with lots of ventilation and a decent rain fly. None of them have vestibules, back doors, or zip closures on the vents.

I also own a full sized outfitter tent (Big Horn 2) that can withstand a 3 day blizzard and I can heat it with a wood stove. But the Big Horn is far too heavy to back pack. You need horses, a jeep, or a ATV to haul it beyond the road.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Camp..._l=SBC;cat104795280;cat104779080;cat104481180

I am considering adding a real mountaineering tent. Something large enough for two people and gear and strong enough to survive a mountain storm. We would be using it primarily for late season hunting at 8-12,000 ft elevation in the Sierras and Cascades.

I started looking around and these tents run $4-600 and weigh 10-12 lbs. This is not a deal breaker if we spread the gear between two guys. I am considering the Eureka K2 XT.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Camp..._l=SBC;cat104795280;cat104779080;cat104303880

Any experience with this tent? Any other suggestion?

 

[Bushcraft101]

Those are some nice tents. If you want to bring the cost down, you could go with a Eureka Apex 2XT for $85 and free shipping. I own this tent and used it on most of my winter trips. Normaly I use a hammock but I dont own all the proper UQ for negative temps. This tent is very warm for some reason. Last trip it was 15 degrees and I ended up unzipping my sleeping bag because I got to hot in the tent. It has Duel Vestibules on each side which is real nice when your sharing the tent. The vestibules are large enough for a 80L pack to fit under in rainy conditions and still have room for cooking. For the cost it is a great buy. Its only a 3 season tent but it has alot of rigidness to it. It should handle a few feet of snow just fine. Personally I have been real happy with it.

 

[strvger]

this would be my pick in either the 6 or 4 man size:

 

[Gray Man]

For about the same price point as the Eureka, you may want to consider the Sierra Design Convert 2.

http://www.sierradesigns.com/p-461-convert-2.aspx

or their Mountain Meteor 2. About $100 more.
http://www.sierradesigns.com/p-460-mountain-meteor-2.aspx

The internal Jakes Corner® is unique.

 

[Hick Industries]

I decided I want a tent with more room than my old summer dome (40 Sq. Ft). I'm thinking of around 50 Sq. ft is a good balance point between size and weight. I found four comparible designs:

Marmot Thor, 3 Persons, 2 Doors, 2. Ves, Wt 9 lbs. 10 oz.
Area 47 sq. ft, Floor 7' x 6', Ht 45".

North Face VE-25, 2-3 persons, 2 Doors, 2 Ves, Wt 10lbs, 13 oz,*
Area 48 sq ft, Floor 7' x 8' 6", *Ht 48".

M Hardwear Trango, 3 Persons, 2 Doors, 2 Ves, *Wt 10 lbs. 10 oz. Area 48 Sq. Ft, Floor 92 x 82 inches, Ht 48".

Eureka K2-XT, 2-3 person, 2 Doors, 2 Ves, Wt: 11 lbs. 12 oz,*
Area: 52 sq. ft, Floor 8’11" x 7' 8", Ht: 48".

 

[Post18guy]

have you considered the Eureka timberline 4? The video is a nice overview but does not touch on the annex and vestibule options, this is. as the video related a Primary tent used by the BSA. the last time I was able to price one it came in at about $200. You may be able to purchase one directly from the BSA after a National Jamboree. Our troop uses them, it sets up quickly and sleeps 3 boys with their gear nicely.

 

[funkprink]

I don't own this tent but I have two Eureka tents and have been very happy with every aspect of them. I think you will like that model no question.

 

[Master of People]

Eureka tents are one of the best brands an older version if the green original tent series would be good.