RE: [Paddlewise] Eureka vs. Coleman

From: <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2002 13:44:13 -0500
> Looking over the spec's of the 2 tents, the materials in the 
> floor and body
> are identical. The Eureka is a little bigger (41 vs 34 sq. 
> ft.) and a little
> over 3 pounds heavier (5-3 vs 8-6). The Coleman measures 6" x 
> 15" when packed,
> the Eureka is 6.5" x 23". Is the Eureka worth $45 more? Hard 
> for me to say.
> The price of $119. for that tent is a great one though!
>

Thanks for the info.  

I wonder.... with many tents having the same materials, how much
emphasis should I place on construction?  Are they all using some
standard specification for strength of stitching and so forth?  Can you
even compare that objectively, or is it simply subjective opinion
regarding the workmanship?

Thanks for all the help!

Rick

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