THis IS the touring section, and it IS touring season, and I found a great tent on sale:

Eureka Adventure Apex 2FG 7-Foot by 5-Foot 2-Person Tent: $71.13 ; Free Shipping; Posted on 18 April 2010


http://www.amazon.com/Eureka-Adventu...ef=pd_sbs_sg_2

 

It'sa good tent, but the rain fly is not full coverage, and the poles are fiberglass instead of aluminum. Driving rain may get inside the partial rainfly. The clip attachments are Sierra Designs patents that Eureka! pays royalties to use. I paid $20 more (on sale, 50% off, $90) for this Sierra Designs Electron tent which included a free "footprint", Portable Attic, and two hanging cup/water holders. It has 14 and 10 square foot vestibules to keep gear dry. It takes about 25% of the inside of one saddlebag.

 

I have a 10 year old version of that one, mine has a full coverage rain fly so they are available and they also have aluminum poles available that pack down much smaller and lighter.

Ive used it several times bike camping, twice for 5 days each and it works just fine. Sets up in about 2 minutes so its good for quick stops too.

 

I got the Eureka Apex 2xt tent from amazon. Was $84 with free shipping , then a Mfg rebate of $10 bucks , and if you get an Amazon Credit card online b4 purchase they credit another $30 or $40 ( differant offers) after your first purchase. so was $44 total.

Used it last weekend , it rained but I was dry.
Leroy