
Campers, who love going camping all through the years, must be used to the camping site where they are out in the wilderness, unprotected from wild animals, insects, and harsh weather. But if you are someone who camps rarely or if you are camping with your family that consists of very young campers or with the elderly then it is something you have to consider. A screen house tent is a tent-like structure that provides shade and weather protection with mesh walls and a solid fabric roof. Screen house tents are excellent to have when you want to eat or visit “outside” when camping or having a picnic.
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1. Eureka Northern Breeze 10 Screen House
The Northern Breeze 10-screen house is a tall, freestanding double-walled cabin structured screen tent. This framed screen house tent is a heavy-duty mesh fabric tent that protects from bugs and insects. One of the best things about this tent is that it has an awing configuration with aluminum poles that allow dry entry on rainy days. The awning has a flap that can be rolled and secured on the top of the door, allowing ample airflow but, on the other hand, it can be rolled down enclosed screen tent becomes a bit hot inside during a hot sunny day. The awning also allows for the storage of cooking gear or soiled boots keeping the tent spacious.
Features
- The Eureka screen tent has two doors which are perfect for easy entry and exit. It comes with mesh windows that can be rolled up for a clearer view and to enjoy a cool breeze and can be rolled down to avert water splashing during rain. There is a screen and panel on all sides so you can have privacy when needed. This comes with a central zipper which is strong and smoothly zipped and unzipped.
- The aluminum poles are sturdy and can resist heavy wind and are easy to set up by two people.
- It is also ideal for heavy rain as the body fabric is 50D mesh polyester which is durable during the rain as it keeps the tent dry and water resistant.
- The floor area of the tent is sufficient for 6-7 people with chairs and a table placed inside it.
- Its maximum central height is 7.6 feet which is more than the standard height of a tent. This gives a lot of headspace for a taller person.
- One of the disappointing features of this tent is it it is a bit heavier weighing 12kg which is not a backpacking tent.
- The pack size of this Eureka screen house tent is great as it comes in a compact duffle bag which is easy to carry.
- It does not have enough storage pocket
Pros & Cons
- Spacious
- Freestanding
- 3 Season compatible
- Good headspace
- Has Awning
- Water and Wind resistance
- Zippered central door
- Good ventilation
- Heavyweight
- Expensive
- No Footprint
- Not enough storage for 8 people
- No room divider
2. Eureka Northern Breeze 12 Screen House
The Northern Breeze 12 Screen House is a cabin-style freestanding tent that is very similar to the Northern Breeze 10 Screen House. It comes with an integrated awning with 3 aluminum poles for dry entry and storage of gear. It gives excellent UVF 50+ sun protection during a hot sunny day. The large mesh windows on three sides provide a clear view and new peak venting offers ample ventilation and keeps bugs and insects away.
Features
- This tent comes in a versatile set option making it ideal for all weather conditions. The Northern breeze 12 shelter house is durable and waterproof.
- The peak height of the shelter tent is 8.4 which gives absolute room for head and shoulder even for the most taller camper.
- The building fabric is double layers goof for water resistance.
- It acts as a savior during windy days or during the rainy season.
- The floor size of the screen tent is ideal for 7-8 people. It is 3 seasonal tents.
- It total weight of the tent is 14.2 kg which is too much for a single person to carry in trails and is not a backpacking tent.
- The aluminum poles are okay for extreme climates. May be not suitable during high winds.
- This stake material is plastic which will not be able to stand heavy rain and wind which makes is not durable for a longer time.
- The pack size of the tent is good as it comes in a duffle bag with a shoulder strap, making it portable in the car or a van
Pros & Cons
- Easy to set up by 2 person
- Waterproof
- Zipper doors
- Excellent ventilation
- Has 3 awning
- Lartern hook
- Heavier
- Nondurable stake
- No floor fabric
- Larten hook is too high
- No room Divider
3. Eureka No Bugzone Screen House
A No-Bug zone screen house is also known as a screen shelter that has mesh walls, unlike regular tents. The mesh windows protect from rain splashes, sun, and pesky insects. It has 3 windows and 2 doors for free flow of air for ventilation, It also protects from heat during summer and getting wet during winter. This screen house does not have awnings or vestibules for wet boots and soiled gear. It comes with powdered coated steel which makes it lightweight in contrary, reduces the quality and durability of the tent. The screen house is easy to set up by two people. It can be easily removed and set up within 7-8 minutes. This does not have a floor fabric.
Features
- The peak height of the No bug screen house is 7’8” feet which gives enough headspace for standing and changing.
- It has a floor area that can occupy 7-8 people with a table and chair for dining.
- These tents have free movement with large doors with one zipper door at the rear and two zipper doors at the front of the tent.
- The vertical walls provide ample space in the tent.
- It has 6-pocket storage for keeping small belongings such as keys wallets mobile phones and many more, which may not be sufficient for 6 people.
- It has no storage gear or vestibules for wet boots and solid clothes.
- The pack size comes with a duffel bag that makes it easy for portability.
Pros & Cons
- Lightweight
- Spacious
- Backpacking Tent
- Easy setup
- Waterproof
- No Vestibules
- Not Enough Storage
- Loft Storage is not available
- Footprint absence
4. Eureka No Bugzone CT 13 Shelter Screen
The No Bugzone CT 13 shelter screen is a frameless design tent ideal for one person or two. It comes with no poles which can be tied to trees. The poles are optional and can be bought separately. It has mesh screen walls that protect it from bugs and insects, which is easy to roll for clear visibility and ventilation. By combining the tarp and insect mesh, it reduces weight (it weighs 2.5 kg/5.5 lbs) and does away with the plastic clips. Each door features three zipper sliders that, when fastened to trees, allow usage with a camp hammock. Additionally, there are three additional, strengthened tarp tie-offs per tarp edge, and internal gear rings allow you to set up a clothesline. When you only need to utilize the shelter screen tent for rain or shade, tie-back loops can be used to hold the bug mesh back.
Features
- The No Bugzone offers shelter from the scorching sun on a hot summer day. The full-length mesh walls protect from rainwater splashing keeping the shelter screen dry.
- It is easy to set up by 2 people as it is a little difficult to do it alone.
- Internal gear rings offer a perfect tie-off for a clothesline, and integrated tie-back loops make it simple to fasten the mesh walls back when using them as a shelter from the sun or rain.
- Three zipper sliders on each door make using a hammock when attached to trees simple, and three reinforced tarp tie-offs on each edge provide added stability wherever you are.
- The total weight of this tent is 2.3 kg which is much lighter to carry on rough trails.
- It comes with 3 zipper doors 2 at the front door and one zipper at the rear door for free movement.
- The pack comes in a compact size and is easy to take it out and put back.
- Its center height is 7.3 feet which gives excellent room for the head.
- It is susceptible to wind.
Pros & Cons
- Very Lightweight
- Easy to set up
- Weatherproof
- Excellent headspace
- Not for a windy season
- No vestibules
- Do not have a footprint
- Not freestanding
5. Eureka No Bugzone 3-in-1 Shelter
The No Bugzone 3-in-1 shelter is a cabin-style freestanding tent with full coverage mesh wall. Its vertical walls provide ample interior space This tent is customizable as it has a rain fly which can be removed if not needed for ventilation. It has double zipper doors and 3 windows that have mesh fabric for protection from what nature has to throw such as bugs and insects, and water splashes from rain that can be bloodthirsty. There is no floor fabric included, needs to buy separately. The plastic stake is weak and not durable. These tents have outstanding peak heights.
Pros & Cons
- Bug-free
- Easy to set up
- Excellent headspace
- Rainfly available
- Large mesh zipper door
- Waterproof
- Good pack size
- Heavy
- No footprint
- Less Ventilated
- No vestibules
FAQs
No, it comes with no floor covering.
It protects bugs and insects from biting.
The Northern Breeze 12 Screen house can accommodate hardly 6-7 people comfortably.
Yes, it has a zipper door.
No, it is not ideal for all 4 seasons.
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