Eureka! Copper Canyon 1512 Twelve-Person 15-Foot by 12-Foot Family Tent

Manufacturer : Eureka In Stock : 3 List Price: $319.90 Price: $305.88 You Save: $14.02 (4%) Quantity : 1 2 3

Features

• 180-square-foot cabin-style tent holds 12 campers; center height of 7'-4"
• Vertical walls maximize space; removable curtain can create two rooms
• D-shaped doors permit private entry into each room; six large windows
• Detachable awning shades front; clear-panel skylights for stargazing
• Made of 1200mm, 75D polyester; nine steel and fiberglass poles; weighs 39 lbs, 8 oz

Product Description

Eureka Tent Copper Canyon 1512 0838-2601310-2. Upc - 083826013102

Amazon.com Product Description

Featuring vertical walls for maximal internal space, this 15-foot x 12-foot (180 square feet) freestanding cabin-style tent accommodates up to 12 campers on cots. The tent includes a removable curtain so it can be divided into two rooms as well as being configured as a single room. Two D-shaped doors with side flaps permit private entry into each room and have large #8 zippers with covers for durability and rain protection. Six large zippered mesh windows open for visibility and airflow and close for privacy. Toggles keep window flaps off the floor and out of the way. A detachable awning shades the front. A fly with clear-panel skylights permits stargazing and includes pockets for storing storm guyouts when not in use. A port allows an extension cord (not included) to be run into the tent. A sweep-out point facilitates housekeeping. A hanging gear-loft supplies convenient storage.

Made of 1200mm, 75D polyester, the tent has nine steel and fiberglass poles that slip into sleeves during setup. Frame clips and ring-and-pin assemblies also facilitate setup. Mesh screens out insects as small as no-see-ums. The tent weighs 39 pounds, 8 ounces and has a center height of 7-foot-4.

Eureka! tents' standard design features include bathtub-style floors that wrap up the sides to keep water out; nickel sliders and self-healing zippers; and factory-taped major seams to seal out weather.

Key Details:

The spacious Copper Canyon 1512 tent can sleep up to 12 campers.

• Floor Size: 15 x 12 feet
• Pack Size: 10 x 28 inches
• Center Height: 7' 4"
• Minimum Weight: 39 pounds, 8 ounces
• Tent Area: 180 square feet
• Seasons: 3
• Sleeps: 12
• Doors: 2
• Windows: 6
• Wall Fabric: 75D polyester taffeta, 1200 mm
• Fly Fabric: 75D StormShield polyester, 1200 mm
• Floor Fabric: 75D polyester taffeta, 1200 mm
• Mesh Fabric: 68D no-see-um
• Frame: 12.65 mm fiberglass and 19.5 mm steel

About Eureka!
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka’s long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.

The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company’s annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.

In 1960, Eureka’s new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.

For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.

Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women’s Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.50 out of 22 reviews

Rating :
Perfect family tent - John Vanderlip, Jul 21, 2008

Great tent! I set it up myself in the backyard in about 30mins, it wasn't difficult at all. First time out camping it took about 20 mins, very straghtforward. It definately seems sturdy. I love the fact that you can stand up and walk around. I had 2 X-large cots plus 2 playpens plus a queen size air mattress and still had plenty of room to walk around. All the windows are great to keep it cool. It didn't rain so I cant comment. As for the awning, I didn't even bother putting it on, it seemed useless.
The floor material is thin, the demo in the store had numerous holes. I used a tarp underneath and another inside so I had no concerns. I'm very happy with this purchase, absolutely ideal for my family.


Rating :
big and built to last - C. Keller, Jul 08, 2008

My wife and I have had this tent now for two years and at least 10 camping trips (all in Oregon). No problems whatsoever with the quality of materials or the constructon even inthe rain we get. The only concerns that we have had is that you need to make sure that the site you are camping in will hold this tent, it is that big. the tent is divided into two rooms, on one side my wife and I have a king size inlatable bed, a big buddy heater and assorted clothing and supplies. the other side serves as a sleeping area / play room for my 7 year old daughter who, needless to say, can be hard on the tent, especially the zippers. She likes to grab the flaps and yank them open instead of using the zipper pulls, despite this we have never had a problem with the zippers breaking or jamming. Over all this tent has been perfect for what we needed. Some suggestions I would recommend getting a good quality tarp for underneath and we use a cheap outdoor rug for the interior. I woud defiatly buy again.


Rating :
nice large tent - Colin R. Bower, Jun 24, 2008

I was impressed with the large space inside the tent once assembled. The tent was very easy to put up. I did it alone in about 20 minutes on the first attempt. It seems to allow for good air flow and held up well to relatively high winds the first night out. This is not a great tent for early spring or late fall outings particularly in cooler parts of the country as it does not hold heat well.


Rating :
Great tent, great value - Roger, Jun 12, 2008

My family of 5 is very happy with this tent. Quality seems good and the setup instructions are adequate. Although they suggest two people for setup, once familiar I've done it alone during a light breeze. In my opinion, two people would be required in moderate wind. We've got plenty of sleep space and room for backpacks, etc. I have no idea how 12 people could sandwich themselves into the tent, as advertised, for sleeping with minimal gear. We replaced the included stakes with some substantial ones purchased from the Home Depot garden department to keep the tend grounded during moderate winds. Neither is a big negative, as I figure that's the norm with most tent manufacturers overstating the number of people their tents can accommodate and providing minimalist stakes too. Otherwise, this tent is great! Gets lots of good comments from visitors and passers by. The tarp in the following link makes an excellent floor saver, very heavy duty and fits almost perfectly. Dry Top 12-by-16-Foot Super Heavy-Duty 10-Millileter UV Treated Tarp, Silver/Brown Reversible #


Rating :
Eureka Copper Canyon 1512 tent - Lori Bean, May 30, 2008

We just recently purchased this tent. I was looking for a cabin tent after camping a while in a modified dome temt. This tent is constructed well, with added features like the two doors, fully zippered windows and a divider. It was large enough for our family of five to have cots, my husband and I had oversized cots. We also had a heater, and an orgnizer, with plenty of room to move around in with all the gear.

Set up is easy with two people, but can be acomplished with just one person.

The ONLY THING that I do not like about this tent IS THE FLOOR. It is made of the same material as the sidewalls. We purchased a plastic tarp, and two canvas tarps and put beneath the floor. We also placed a canvas tarp inside the tent to help keep it clean. Alot of extra's to pack, and a little extra tlc will need to be taken, however for the tent space it's a price we're willing to pay.

I wish for the money that it costs, it would have a more durable floor, like the coleman floors.

Our first trip out with this tent it poured, worst rain storm that we have encountered in 20 years of camping. The tent withstood the rain very well, with no leaks, however we did have water get between our ground tarps, and the tent floor. Poor locating on our part. After we moved the tent we didn't have any issues with the moisture. I would definitely recommend this tent for anyone who needs space and headroom!!!

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