Since its inception, the Eureka camp has been in existence for more than 120years. It has been used to shelter explorers and expeditions in harsh conditions. It is used also by the Boy Scouts of America (Girl Scouts of the USA), the United States Department of Interior (US Department of Interior) and the Peace Corps. It was used by the military as a barracks or a mess hall. It was even used by the American Women's Himalayan Expedition and the Himalayan Expedition of Sir Edmund Hillary.
Eureka makes outdoor living products such as canopies, tents, and accessories for outdoor cooking. Johnson Outdoors, Inc., is the parent company. Racine, Wisconsin is the headquarters of the company. It sells its products through sporting good shops. It sells tents in three sizes: two+, three+, or four+. Its outdoor tent equipment and canopy products have international distribution.
Originally a manufacturer of canvas tents for the military, Eureka was one of the first companies to produce lightweight backpacking tents. The Timberline tent was very popular amongst young Scouts. It was also first to be free-standing and lightweight for backpacking.
After World War II, the company focused on expedition tents. It started to distribute its products throughout the United States. It also participated in America's first all-American Mount Everest expedition. It also made canvas tents in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The company saw record sales in 1973. Tents from the company were sold in sporting goods shops and in army depots. They were also donated as gifts to expeditions, mountaineers, and other groups. They were used by Sir Edmund Hillary, the American Women's Himalayan Expedition, the Annapurna I climb, and the Himalayan Expedition to Nepal.
The tents were used in the 1990s by the United States Department of Interior, the Peace Corp, and the Boy Scouts of America. Its canvas tents were also used by the Peace Corps in Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam and other countries.
In the 2000s the company became more outdoors-oriented. It began making canvas tents for the outdoor camping industry and created the Timberline model. El Capitan+ Outfitter can also be found in the product range. This is an expeditionary tent that's top-of-the line.
Eureka tents will last a lifetime and are affordable. The company's products are made from high quality materials and will last for many years. The company also rebranded its products in order to reach a wider audience. Eureka Tents are now much more affordable than they were before. However, the quality has been questioned by users.
These are some important things to keep in mind when washing Eureka tents. Strong detergents and harsh scrubbing brush should be avoided. Use a soft brush and mild soap. You won't cause damage to the tent fibers this way. A tub of warm water can be used to hand-wash your tent. Tents should not be washed in the washing machine. You could damage the seams and waterproofing will be lost.