Floor

• Eureka camping tents use a puncture resistant and waterproof fabric for the tent floor. This base fabric extends a few inches up the interior canopy, and the "bathtub" construction prevents ground runoff from entering the tent during storms. Anchor loops at the corners and at evenly spaced points on the perimeter of the floor allow this section to be securely pegged to the ground.
  
  

Inner Canopy

• The tent's interior walls are made from a lighter breathable fabric and include zippered door frames and panels as well as mesh vents or windows. This inner portion of the tent keeps bugs out and provides shelter from wind and cold but is designed for ventilation and control of moisture condensation. The inner canopy is not rainproof. Each Eureka tent has a different storage system, from pockets in side walls to overhead gear lofts and flashlight hooks. Large tents may include interior privacy walls.
  
  

Frame

• In most models, an aluminum pole framework suspends the interior canopy from simple clips or fabric tunnels. Poles are formed from collapsible sections that fit together solidly and match up to fittings permanently attached to the tent floor. Frames may consist of only one arc---for the smallest single-person model---or of several arcs for multi-person or expedition tents. Most tent frames fit between the rain fly and interior canopies, but expedition models designed for extreme conditions use an exterior frame and a more rugged attachment system.
  
  

Rain-Fly

• The weather-proof portion of the upper tent is the water repellent rain-fly. Most camping tents use a fitted rain-fly that simply covers the frame and clips to anchor points on the tent. In expedition models, the interior canopy clips to the inside of the rain-fly and the rain-fly extends completely to the ground level, providing extra protection from wind and cold. The rain-fly of a tent designed for temperate conditions does not completely cover the interior tent, leaving more space for ventilation.
  
  

Accessories

• For most tents, a floor saver tarp is recommended. Placed beneath the tent floor and the ground, this provides extra protection against punctures and rainwater. This ground cloth will help keep the tent floor clean. Clean tents are easier to pack and have fewer problems with mildew while in storage.
  
  Eureka recommends using a good seam sealer before a tent's first use. Tents must be set up properly and the fabric must be completely dry before the sealer is applied. Seams will leak if not sealed.