The Eureka tent has been around for more than 120 years. The tent has served as shelter for expeditions and explorers even in the harshest of environments. It is used also by the Boy Scouts of America (Girl Scouts of the USA), the United States Department of Interior (US Department of Interior) and the Peace Corps. It has been used as a barracks in the military and a mess hall. It was used even by the American Women's Himalayan Expedition, and the Himalayan Expedition for Sir Edmund Hillary.
Eureka makes outdoor living products such as canopies, tents, and accessories for outdoor cooking. It is a subsidiary of Johnson Outdoors, Inc. Racine, Wisconsin is where the company's headquarters are located. It sells its products through sporting good shops. It sells tents in three sizes: two+, three+, or four+. Its outdoor camping equipment and canopy products are distributed internationally.
Originally a manufacturer of canvas tents for the military, Eureka was one of the first companies to produce lightweight backpacking tents. The Timberline model was a popular choice among young Scouts. It was also a first lightweight, free-standing backpacking tent.
The company's focus shifted to expedition tents following World War II. It began selling its products all over the United States. It was also involved in the first all-American Mount Everest expedition. It also made canvas tents during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
In 1973, the company had record sales. The tents were sold in sporting goods stores as well as at the army depots of armed forces. They were also donated as gifts to expeditions, mountaineers, and other groups. Sir Edmund Hillary used them to climb Annapurna I and the Himalayan Expeditions to Nepal.
In the 1990s the tents were used primarily by the United States Department of Interior (USA) and the Peace Corp. They were also used by the Boy Scouts of America as well as the Girl Scouts of the USA. The tents' canvas canvas were used in Afghanistan, Iraq and Vietnam as well as other countries.
In the 2000s the company became more outdoors-oriented. It began producing canvas tents to be used in outdoor camping and then created the Timberline model. El Capitan+ Outfitter can also be found in the product range. This is an expeditionary tent that's top-of-the line.
Eureka tents are durable, comfortable and affordable. They use high-quality materials to make their products last for years. To appeal to a wider market, the company has rebranded their products. Eureka tents can now be purchased at an affordable price. Users have raised questions about the quality of Eureka tents.
There are a few important tips to remember when washing your Eureka tent. You should avoid using strong detergents or harsh scrubbing brushes. Use a soft brush with mild soap. You don't have to damage the tent fibers. Hand-washing your tent can also take place in a tub with warm water. Tents should not be washed in the washing machine. If you do, the waterproofing may be removed and the seams will be damaged.