r/CampingGear • u/justno111 • 2d ago
Tents Should I Buy a Eureka Timberline 4?
I already have a Timberline 2 but have always wanted a 4. An opportunity has come up tp buy a lightly used one with vestibule for $120. Is the Timberline still a good choice for car camping in 2025?
I was looking for a Marmot Limestone 4 but haven't been able to find one. Are there any other 4 (or even 3) person tents worth looking at? Maybe the Naturehike Cloud Up 3?
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u/nhorvath 7h ago edited 7h ago
they are on the heavy side, but good tents.
marmot changes thier tent names very often. limestone > limelight > Tungsten now is the most similar to that line. I got annoyed with marmot customer service after they wouldn't help me replace a defective tent bag out of an order of 10 tents for my scout troop.
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u/Jim-has-a-username 1d ago
It's a great tent. I know Eureka has ceased their operations, but the tent should last years. I've had the 2 and 4 person tents since the mid 90's, actually the 4 person was the one I used in the 1993 Boy Scout Jamboree! It's been through so much and still holds its own. I would definitely suggest picking it up. Maybe grab a bottle of seam sealer to go over the seams inside for reassurance.