An excellent tent for strength and quality. The ToddTex material really is first rate. I ordered the tent with the optional second door, which makes a big difference for ventilation and enjoyment of the tent, though it adds about 8 oz. in weight. I too had some problems with condensation, but I thought afterwards that I should have opened more vents- there are lots available. Also, condensation can form on the poles. I have no doubt I could stay totally dry in this tent after having gained some experience with it, and have no doubt that the seams and the fabric will never let me down. The weights Bibler gives are pretty accurate, in my experience. The tent is light but quite bulky due to the thick material, but this reflects its strength. Great for bike touring as well as mountains, I will get a lot of use out of mine and would buy another.

My friend has one and we used in while climbing Mt. Shasta in the winter. The tent was super strong in high winds. It's light, although pretty cramped for two (regular size) people.

I havent had my tent for very long but I love it. It is totaly bombproof. This tent rules if you can come up with the cash buy it, you wont reget it. The tent is so light the single wall and two poles makes set up a snap, even in the worst conditions you can set this tent up from the inside so you are imideatly out of the elements. I have just the single door but wished I would of bought the two door just for venting. the stakes it comes with are not the best but bibler does sell some that are great. Just get this tent and go have some fun!

I really have fun with this light tent. At first I thought I would split time with my dome tents but this little guy is great. I have a 2-door model which does a lot better than I thought it would in a moist air climate. I now take it most places I go in both high and low elevations. I still have not tested it at high elevations and in stiff winds and snow loading conditions where I am spoiled on the extra space a climbing party uses when hangin' in a dome tent. This tent has a great no seam bathtub floor and the single wall design does not leave the interior damp feeling. The walls actually have a warm fuzzy feel when you bump against them. The craftmenship is great. This tent leaves you feeling protected but more connected to the outside than my domes. Very light tent at about 4 lbs. but packs up larger than I expected after seam sealing. The value of this tent is its design, lightness, and quality. I balked at the cost at first but it seems to be paying off. Fun tent.

Customer Service

Easy to reach. Answered all questions. Good web site.

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The absolute BEST four season tent I have ever tried (and I have tried lots of them). I would almost call this a three season tent - spring, WINTER, and fall. It will work in the summer, but for more moderate weather it is a little warm and small. This tent is absolutely bomb proof!

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Have used this tent extensively for six years. Lightweight and very easy to set up. Space is somewhat cramped for two adult males, even with the optional vestibule. Major flaw is significant condensation during cool, humid conditions; condensation on interior poles runs into corners and pools under sleeping pad. Difficult to properly ventilate tent during rain. Probably best used in cold weather, and for solo camping. This tent is certainly NOT bombproof, nor as windproof as a high-quality geodesic dome. High winds flattened this tent during a '94 trip in the Chugach Mountains, even though the tent was fully guyed. Although I still like the tent, I wouldn't buy it again because it's not worth the high cost.

Customer Service

Service did not live up to billing by the retailer. After the wind flattened the tent (breaking a pole and inflicting numerous tears in the fabric), Bibler did repair the tent, but charged me handsomely for the service.

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i thought that tent got a little cramped w/ two people and gear....like the other guys said i thought that it was a little hot for winter and really wasnt that great in the rain (water pooled up in corners)!!!!!! I WANT THAT Z2 SUPERFLY!!!!!!

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I've used an Eldorado mountaineering for 10 years or so. It has been everywhere from rainforests to the summit of Rainier to chopped ledges in the Alaska range, and it has never disappointed. Even when we were forced to pitch it broadside to the wind, it has held up to hurricane force blasts. The workmanship is excellent. Bibler also gives you and oversized sack, which is really appreciated on winter climbs when the tent gets iced up. It should be noted that this is a superlight mountaineering tent. Two average size guys with gear are pretty crowded inside, and there's limited headroom. The single wall will also not breath as well as some double walled designs. Backpackers or people who spend alot of time in rainy climates might find the tent somewhat spartan. However, for a light, strong, "go for it" mountaineering tent, the Eldorado is the best. (The smaller, but otherwise identical I-tent is really tight for 6-footers.)

Customer Service

We did have a pole break once. Bibler replaced it immediately.

This is the best tent for lightweight, bombproof hiking ever made and quite a bargain given it's long life. I purchased my Eldorado from Bibler in 1988 as "closeout" model (camo wasn't popular, apparently). The tent has never failed me in snow, hail, or rain. It is a joy pack, tipping the scales at 4.5 lbs with poles, Chouinard T-stakes, and ground cloth.
It is tricky to ventilate, but can be comfortable with proper tent alignment (front door into the wind). Altough it can be cramped for two, it forces you to pack only the stuff you need, preferably that with multiple uses. While initially expensive, you will be hard pressed to wear it out.
My friend has a VE-24 and prefers the Bibler's performance to weight ratio. We can pack an extra four days food in the weight we save using the Bibler. Isn't stay out in the wilderness for the longest time possible the ultimate goal? The Bibler makes it possible.

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I have only used my Eldorado tent in relatively light wind conditions so far. It is very light, and that is the only reason I bought a single wall tent. It is cramped with two men and gear; I like to use it for one person.

Customer Service

They have been very helpful and responsive in getting me hooked up with a vestibule, which I did not buy with the original tent.