N!ergy Vision - Next Generation family camping

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Now, with Eureka!’s N!ergy tent series, featuring the exclusive E! Power™ system, your family can enjoy the wonders of the great Outdoors and still experience all the comforts of home! The patent-pending E! Power system incorporates a factory-installed wiring system, power switch, and three independently-controlled 12-Volt outlets that unite with the E! Power Pak™, a portable and rechargeable battery, to power 12-volt accessories safely inside the tent for the ultimate in camping comfort! 

Each year, ReserveAmerica recognizes the most innovative, creative and leading new product with its Industry Innovation Award. The Eureka! N!ergy tent series was selected from thousands of products from all major categories as the overall industry winner for 2007.

N!ergy Vision in the media:

• Punkt (Swiss newspaper):
  Comfort-holiday even far away from civilisation. Read article 
  
  
• Kampeer & Caravan Kampioen (Dutch camping and caravan magazine):
  tred tent 2008. Read article
  
  
• Focus (German newsmagazine):
  Technic news. Read article
  
  
• Reise aktuell (Austrian Travelmagazine):
  Advance of one's time. Read article 
  
  
• Camping Revue (Magazine of the German Campingclub):
  Suitable family tent 2008. Read article
  
  
• Camping Revue ÖCC (Magazin of the Austrian Campingclub):
  First family tent with electricity world wide. Read article
  
  
• Reise & Preise (German Travel magazine):
  2 rooms with electricity. Read article

Tent of the year 2008 - Eureka! El Capitan Air Control 2

El Capitan Air Control from Eureka! has been elected as “Tent of the year 2008” by the prominent Dutch outdoor magazine “Op Pad” of the Dutch Tourist Union ANWB. .

Each year “Op Pad” magazine tests the new generation of tent models at weather resistance in rain, snow, hail and heavy storm, ventilation and details such as seam taping, coating of the fabric and colour-coded poles. Furthermore, the living space and the actual usability of tent are being tested.

Thanks to its outstanding ventilation, loads of space and the great price-quality ratio the Eureka! El Capitan Air Control was elected “Tent of the year 2008”.

According to the jury, the air circulation of the tent is brilliant. It is constituted by the fact that the bottom fly can be rolled up to create large ventilation openings. The two large doors on the front and backside of the tent can be opened in different ways so a windless opening is guaranteed. In combination with the tent’s shell shape it proofed to be extremely wind stabile during the test. Furthermore, the inner tent is high enough to provide enough space even for tall people. Two large vestibules complete the tent.

Summarizing, almost nothing can be criticised. The combination of great ventilation, good wind stability, space and great price quality ratio are unique.

Watch here the testing video of Op Pad.

Read here the original article.

Tentshows 2008

Every year during spring and early summer, Eureka! Europe participates in over 30 consumer tent shows all over Europe. Visit us for example at the ANWB Tent Show in the Netherlands; Globeboots in Germany or at the Au Vieux Campeur tent shows in France.

Click here for a complete listing of all shows.

Eureka! Outlet – up to 70% discount on tents, packs and sleeping bags!

Eureka Europe is offering selected items from its collection with discounts of up to 70% via the official Outlet Site – a service within the Netherlands only.

Available for purchase are discontinued models, but also (unique) samples and setup models, even from the 2007-collection! All products come in the high quality that you would expect from a Eureka! product.

Ordering is easy: Place your order online and choose one of our selected dealers within the Netherlands where you would like to pick up and pay for your purchase.

Stock is limited and changes daily – so order quickly!

www.eurekaoutlet.com

NB: Only orders from within the Netherlands! No international orders!

Checked out: Eureka! Skylite 2 SUL

Dutch Hiking-Site.nl regularly puts outdoor products through the acid test to give critical campers a good and objective impression of the gear presented. Latest product reviewed is Eureka!s new Skylite 2 SUL - and is warmly recommended as the "ideal tent for weight conscious hikers".   Clik here for the review.

Goodies: win a Eureka! Apollo backpack!

Twice a month, the popular Dutch outdoor-website “Hiking-Site” gives you the chance to win a ‘goodie’ to complement your outdoor gear. Eureka! regularly participates by giving away one of its top quality products. This summer you had the chance to win a brand-new Eureka! Apollo backpack featuring the new E!Lite harness system if you were able to answer the prize question on the Hiking-Site correctly.

Visit the Hiking-Site for more information! Click here (NB: As Hiking-site is aimed at the Dutch speaking market, no French or English version of the Hiking-Site is available.)

Eureka! tents receive top reviews all over Europe

Spring 2007 - various Eureka! family tent models received top test results by renowned outdoor magazines in the Netherlands, Germany and Norway.

Tunnel Vision Grand CV LWC-MX received top scores in the Netherlands’ largest outdoor magazine Kampeer & Caravan Kampioen (KCK) for easy setup, fantastic volume-weight ratio and optimal ventilation as well as functional details. View the test result

The Bighorn 4XD TC was tested by Dutch magazine Op Pad. It is recommended for rainy areas, fast to set up, has mesh doors against insects and superb wind stability. View the test result

The Tunnel Vision CV RS was German ALPIN magazine’s product of the month, praised for its functionality, generous size and perfect ventilation. View the test result

The Tunnel Vision RS was overall test winner in Norway’s Villmarksliv magazine, top scores here for setup, construction and wind stability. Also Outside Inn CV RS was a favourite in the test. View the test results

Expedition continued: Eureka! is tradition in the Himalaya

In 1999, Eureka! expedition tents accompanied the Mallory and Irvine expedition to the Himalaya, where Eric Simonson and his team found the body of world-famous mountaineer George Mallory. Today, Simonson continues his Eureka! tradition during his trips to Tibet’s Cho Oyu.

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E!Lite Harness – tailor made comfort for your back

Only the best is good enough for Eureka! We thus invested almost 2 years of diligent R&D into the E!Lite Harness System for lightweight travel packs. Including test expeditions to the Himalaya, making it one of Eureka!’s most-tested innovations ever.  

The key to a comfortable pack is the right back length. E!Lite is fully height-adjustable with and thus fits most torso lengths. Together with attached shoulder straps and comfortable padding at the right spots, it makes sure that the pack sits comfortably even after hours of hiking. Air mesh is used throughout to increase air flow so that when you sweat, the pack does not.  

And especially for the active female traveller, Eureka! developed a ladies’ version of the harness, which is specifically designed to fit a woman’s torso, shoulders, and natural curves.  

E!Lite means guaranteed custom fit for light and comfortable trekking! It is core feature of Eureka!’s backpack models Archimedes and Apollo.

Unique innovation in Ultra-light tents

Skylite 2 (1,64kg)        Autumn Breeze 2 (2,16kg)         Spitfire Solo (1,1kg) 

Three new Eureka! 2007 ultra-lightweight tent models once again prove our innovative design and technology.

First in the range is the Skylite 2 SUL 20D, a novelty to the European market. The lightest freestanding double wall tent in the series - with a minimum weight of 1,64 kg and full weight of 1.75 kg - is made of 20 Denier siliconized ripstop nylon. Eureka! is the first manufacturer introducing this new ultralight fabric in tent design to the European market. The inside of this fabric is PU coated, fire retardant and all seams are taped. The Skylite measures 220 x (max.145; min. 100) x 105 cm which makes this tent big enough for two full size sleeping mats.

The next new introduction in this series is the Autumn Breeze 2 SUL made of 33D siliconized ripstop nylon with a minimum weight of 2,16 kg. This 3-pole freestanding design offers more space inside and high stability.

The range is completed by the Spitfire Solo SUL with a minimum weight of 1,1 kg.

All models have an optimal space-to-weight ratio which makes them perfect for lightweight backpacking, canoeing and cycling.

Le tour du monde de Sophie avec Eureka ! Spitfire SUL

Pour son tour du monde extraordinaire, Eureka ! a donné une tente Spitfire Solo Ultralight à Sophie de Courtivron. Voilà la raconte de la jeune femme adventureuse:

Après trois ans d’expérience professionnelle, je suis partie pour une petite balade autour de la planète. Nez au vent, pour suivre mon chemin et aller plus particulièrement à la rencontre de minorités ethniques, de paysans et d’« exilés ». Car ces hommes, qui tirent leur raison d’être de la terre dont ils sont pétris ou sur laquelle ils sont nés, ont la sagesse innée des "humbles" (du latin humus, "sol"). J’aime ceux qui ne sont que ce qu’ils sont : ces âmes simples sont riches de vérité. Le lien à la terre est leur point commun, cette terre sur laquelle germent des peuples (civilisations), des labeurs (terroirs), des identités (lien affectif) et accessoirement des pâquerettes. Je veux découvrir l’Universel que cache et révèle l’attachement à une terre, cette espèce de terreau commun sur lequel peut seul germer la vraie fraternité. Eh oui.

En septembre 2005, je prends mon bâton et pars à pieds de Dijon… jusqu'à Budapest. En altitude, via les Alpes, à travers la Suisse et l’Autriche. La plaine hongroise, platissime, est lassante à pinces ; je continue alors mon voyage avec Rossinante, adoptée à Budapest, jusqu’à Kiev. Rossinante ? Une bicyclette !

A moi la Russie ! Cette fois-ci en train. D’abord au Sud de Moscou puis à travers la Sibérie et toujours plus vers l’Est jusqu'à Vladivostok. De là, je me frotte à la grande muraille de Chine que je suis à pieds jusqu’à ce que, lassée de cette filature, elle m’empêche de passer. En Mongolie, balade dans le désert du Gobi et à pieds dans l’Arkhangai où, grâce au Ciel, j’ai toujours le vent dans le dos. Retour en Chine pour deux mois de vadrouillages, notamment dans le Xinjiang, terre des Ouighours et du désert du Taklamakan (trains, bus, pieds). Hors de question de prendre l’avion pour passer d’un continent à l’autre. L’avion, c’est pour les businessmen pressés et moi j’ai tout mon temps ! Je traverse le Pacifique sur un porte container (légalement : pas DANS un container !). Destination : Los Angeles.

Je vais au Mexique d’où je pars bientôt traverser l’Amérique Centrale à pied, et intégralement à pied, à travers le Guatemala, le Honduras, le Nicaragua, le Costa Rica et le Panama. La marche c’est la jouissance du trajet en tant que tel, du simple fait d´avancer. Au jour le jour, à la minute. Non pas du trajet qui va quelque part. Quand on vit le mouvement seul, une harmonie, une fusion se créent avec ce qui est la substance de la vie : le temps. On va. On est. On s´abandonne. On se retrouve. C’est le panard !  

Ensuite, si je tiens encore debout, direction le Pérou, la Bolivie, le Brésil (partie amazonienne) et le Venezuela ! Traversée de l’océan Atlantique en voilier et cap sur… l’Afrique de l’Est (Kenya, Ouganda, Tanzanie, Soudan, Egypte, Libye) !

Bon là je suis en Amérique Centrale et m’apprête à reprendre mon bon vieux bâton de marche, qui ne m’a jamais quittée, un bon vieux bâton bien costaud avec des souvenirs de rencontres gravés dessus en russe, en mongol, en chinois…

 … A suivre !

Pour plus d’infos, le site de mon tour du monde : http://d.decourtivron.free.fr

Eureka! sponsors prize-winning photographer on expeditions to nomads

Photographer and globetrotter Jeroen Toirkens was sponsored by Eureka! with a K2XT 4 seasons tent and backpack for his expeditions in search of nomadic tribes. In 2004, Toirkens won the third prize in the Dutch national competition “The Silver Camera” for the best journalistic photograph. His pictures are published in Dutch and international magazines on a regular basis. The nomads he visits usually live in the harsh environments of remote and desolate areas in Mongolia, Kirghizia, Turkey, Finland, Morocco and Russia. In these extreme circumstances, it is absolutely necessary to be able to rely on your equipment. This is why Eureka! products are his number one choice.  

Pictures and a logbook of Jeroen’s travels and his project NomadsLife can be viewed on www.nomadslife.com

    

MADE TO MEET THE CHALLENGE - Tested: Autumn Wind XD

Verdict: Excellent! - Eureka!'s Autumn Wind XD stood the test

Dome or hybrid tents till €300 were tested in the July edition of the sport magazine Alpine - and Eureka!'s Autumn Wind XD received a very good rating. This small pack size, two person, freestanding design, tent, which is ideal for all lightweight travelling, went during the Alpin test into the fight with famous tent brands like e.g. Lafuma, The North Face, Vaude, Salewa and Robens. The high stability, the very tight side panels, the good space utilization, the minimal use for stakes to stabilize the tent and the mobility in standing form have been pointed out as excellent features on this 3-pole structure tent.  Obviously stronger during the test, the Autumn Wind XD outclassed the Vector 22 of the North Face, the Taurus of Vaude, the Grey Rock of Robens, the Refuge II of Lafuma and the Eclipse of Macpac.

2006 innovations - a success also in 2007

In 2006, Eureka! launched several new innovative products that have since enjoyed continuously increasing popularity. One of the most exciting is the Totokon.


The Totokon is an innovative 2 or 4 person, four season backpacking tent. New pole technology allows this tent to be more stormproof, lighter and have more interior space than most tents.

Eureka! is one of the first tent manufacturers in 2006 to use the reverse combi tent pole technology. This works like a bow - using higher bending stiffness poles where bending moment is higher. This way dome tents can be designed using steeper walls thus providing more interior space.

Eureka! apporte son aide à la Fondation de sauvegarde des Orangs-outangs

Les zones d'habitation des Orangs-outangs d'Indonésie et de Malaisie ont diminué de plus de 80% au cours des 20 dernières années. Ce qui reste le plus grave est la destruction continue des forêts, en raison de nouvelles routes construites pour faciliter les échanges commerciaux, et ce accompagnés d'une protection insuffisante de la forêt, d'empiétement, d'estafilade et d'une agriculture mise en feu, entraînant la formation d' "îles de forêt" insuffisants au soutien de la population Orang-Outang.

Willy Smits a commencé la Fondation de sauvegarde des Orangs-outangs de Balikpapan avec deux abris pour Orang-outang sur le Bornéo indonésien. Il attrapait les singes qui n'avait aucun endroit où aller.

Aujourd'hui, la Fondation de sauvegarde des Orangs-outangs de Balikpapan est devenue une grande organisation en constante activité dans beaucoup de domaines. Beaucoup de gens travaillent dur pour protéger les forêts sur le Bornéo, qui a comme conséquence un meilleur environnement pour les Orangs-Outangs.

Sur la photographie vous pouvez voir le panda du World Wildlife Fund sur la voiture, avec tous les articles des commanditaires qui seront utilisés comme abri. Eureka! a supporté l'équipe de secours de Willy avec un certains nombre de tentes, de sacs de couchage, de matelas autogonflants et de sacs à dos.

Vous trouvez plus d'informations sur Willy sur:
http://www.bos-international.org

Impressions des expositions de tente d'Eureka!

The 2006 Tent Shows that Eureka! participated in were once again a great success. Find below some images that give you an impression of what to expect at these tents shows. We welcome you to visit us at Eureka! Tent Shows in 2007. Click here for our 2007 schedule.

Tunnel Vision TC : 'Tente familiale de l’année'

La tente Tunnel Vision TC d'Eureka! a été qualifiée comme étant la tente de l'année 2004 dans la catégorie des tentes familiales par le SOS.

Le SOS existe de quelques magasins spécialisés Outdoor qui organisent ensemble et annuellement, quelques expositions de tentes. Durant les expositions sont présentes presque toutes les marques de tentes, disponibles aux les Pays Bas.