Eureka Solitaire vs Eureka Solitaire AL - Review and Comparison

In this video, I provide an in depth comparison of the Eureka Solitaire, Eureka Solitaire AL, and Eureka Gossamer. Enjoy!

[@20Hikecdt23]

I still have mine and on the CDT the alum poles held up great, still good. It’s the one tent I never got wet in. For me I finally wanted a tent I could sit up in. I could bring everything inside but then any room was non-existent.

[@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors]

That's great information, thank you@20Hikecdt23!

[@bobbellantuono5856]

Thanks for the video. Do you have suggestions for similar style bivy-tents perhaps lighter and or with a vestibule option?

[@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors]

Your welcome. I recently bought a Northface Stormbreak 1, which is very minimalist. I bought it for bikepacking, and would recommend it!

[@amonster8mymother]

I've got the one that came with the alumanum poles.

[@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors]

Thanks for sharing. What color is it may I ask?

[@Addvarkezzyt]

You think Ill get wet in this tent in spring or fall if it rains all night? Or would you say a footprint is needed for that? Not planning to use it in snow or alpine conditions lol, congrats on managing that

[@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors]

Hello @Addvarkezzyt, I'd say once you're in the tent zipped up, you'll be fine. If you're getting into the tent in the rain though, it will take a little time to get sorted out and you'll get wet in that process. For any sort of bad weather, I'd really suggest a tent with a vestibule. Hope that helps!

[@markofwisconsin]

Warranty and parts for Eureka tents will be questionable in the future, now that Johnson Outdoors has quit the tent business.

[@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors]

Hi Mark, absolutely. I wouldn't think there would be any warranty at all, but the tents will be cheap!

[@markofwisconsin]

Buy once, cry once with a Hilleberg.@@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors

[@Lucario9d]

What did you order for your custom Easton poles? I’ve used my solitaire on tons of trips in any weather, but I’d like some more stability and know that my poles are about to go. Thank you for the video, as well!

[@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors]

Hi There, I'll see if I can dig up my old emails from the company I used. I'll get back to you. Thanks.

[@Lucario9d]

@@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors perfect. Thank you!

[@timkahoe8116]

Are you going to post information on upgraded poles?

[@DevDog67]

Where did you hear that Eureka will be shut down?

[@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors]

Hi DevDog67, I read it on their website, as well as a few outdoors related industry articles.

informative but really didnt get your bottom line/ decision on this. i guess you do not recommend it