Eureka! Spitfire 1 Blue is a one person tent with one large hoop at one side and a small hoop at the other. It has a floor space of 9 feet x 3 feet 6 inches x 2 feet 2 inches (2.74m x 1.07m x 0.66m) and its centre height is 3 feet 4 inches (1.02 metres) high. The internal area of the tent is 18.12 square feet (1.68 square metres).

The Spitfire 1 Blue has a packed size of 22 inches long x 5 inches diameter and the weight of the tent in its packed form is 2 pounds 12 ounces (1.25 kg). The tent is designed to be waterproof with taped seams for protection against the rain. As a matter of fact, the poles are made from steel, which indicates that the tent is capable of enduring harsh weather conditions. Vents are also available, which can be left open when the weather is fine or in light drizzle.

According to Eureka!, the Spitfire tent is manufactured using a special type of mesh which maximizes airflow inside the tent. The walls and floor of the tent are made from nylon while the fly is made from StormShield polyester. The fly has 4 guy ropes for keeping the tent stable during storms.

Access to the tent is provided by means on a large door on the side. Inside the tent, one can also find pockets for keeping personal belongings organized. According to the manufacturer, the tent can be set up easily and very fast.

The tent is designed to be a three season tent. However one guy commented on Amazon.com that he has used the tent in very cold temperatures and very strong winds without any issues. Another man wrote that he used the tent in light snow and winter storms and while he remained warm and dry inside his tent, not the same could be said to other people sporting more expensive tents that the Spitfire 1.

Several reviewers also commented that the Spitfire 1 Blue performs greatly when exposed to adverse weather conditions. A guy who is 55 years old wrote that he has used the tent while camping with boy scouts. The guy said that the tent was exposed to several thunderstorms and it held without any hitch. Another reviewer stated that he has used the tent in 6 inches (15 cm) of snow without any issue.

Another man wrote that he has used the Spitfire tent in the Sierra basin at 11,200 feet (3,414 metres). The guy said that that the tent had to endure strong winds of over 60 mph (97 km/h) and temperatures of -15 degrees Fahrenheit (-26 degrees Celsius). The guy said that it was difficult to keep the fly taut and in view of this it flapped a lot and a tent stake also came loose during the storm. However the tent survived the storm without a single rip or tear.

Being 9 feet long on the inside means that the tent should be able to accommodate a giant. As a matter of fact, a reviewer who is 5 feet 8 inches tall wrote that when he sleeps in the tent, he has over 6 inches free at both ends. The guy also said that he can roll over while sleeping without touching the sides of the tent.

Another guy who is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93m) tall said that he has little room to spare for his gear. However, this is something expected in any one person tent, as I had explained in the article Reasons For Getting a Bigger Tent. Having said this, another reviewer who is 5 feet 7 inches tall, wrote that he did fit in together with his large 90 litre backpack.

At the time of writing, only two reviewers did not give a 4 or 5 star rating to the Eureka! Spitfire 1 tent. One woman wrote that her tent tore the first time she used it. However, the gal admitted that the reason why the tent ripped was that she slept on top of pine needles.

Another reviewer stated that he set up the tent in his yard to test it out before actually using it that weekend. The guy said that the inside of the fly was wet in the morning, even though it had not rained during the night. In my opinion, there is nothing strange with that. The fly was just doing the job and the water on the inside of the fly was just a cause of condensation. Having condensation in the internal walls of the fly is normal and as far as the condensation does not penetrate the internal tent, I don’t see any cause for concern.

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