Is the Eldorado worth it over the I-Tent?

The Eldorado is 13 cm longer and 8 cm wider than the I-Tent, which matters for taller climbers and two-person trips. It keeps the same single-wall ToddTex build and internal-pole pitch.

Does it come with a vestibule?

No. The vestibule is optional and adds 8 sq ft of covered storage. Budget for it if you want a place for packs and boots.

How does it handle condensation?

It is a single-wall tent, so condensation is the main trade-off. Use the zippered vents and pitch for airflow; in still, cold conditions expect some moisture inside.

How many people does it sleep?

It is a two-person bivy-style tent with 30.8 sq ft of floor and a 43 in peak height. Two climbers fit, but space gets tight once gear is inside.

Is it freestanding and how do you pitch it?

Yes. Two internal aluminum poles make it freestanding, and it pitches from the inside, so you can set it up while sheltered from wind and snow.

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Name: Black Diamond Eldorado Tent
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Specs

Seasons: 4-season
Number Of Doors: 1
Trail Weight: 2.3 kg
Packed Weight: 2.3 kg
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Vestibule: Optional vestibule
Style: Bivy style
Floor Fabric: ToddTex Fabric
Canopy Fabric: ToddTex single-wall fabric
Pole Material: Aluminum

About the Black Diamond Eldorado Tent

The Black Diamond Eldorado is a single-wall, four-season mountaineering tent built from ToddTex fabric with two internal aluminum poles. It pitches freestanding from the inside and sleeps two in a bivy-style layout, with an optional vestibule adding 8 sq ft of gear storage. At 2.3 kg packed, it is a light shelter for alpine climbs. It is longer and wider than the I-Tent, which suits taller climbers.

Best forAlpine and winter mountaineeringTwo climbers wanting a light single-wall shelterTaller climbers who need extra lengthFast, freestanding pitches on exposed routes

Pros

Single-wall ToddTex cuts weight and setup time
Freestanding design pitches from inside, useful in bad weather
Two internal poles make it quick to erect
Longer and wider than the I-Tent, suiting taller climbers
Optional vestibule adds 8 sq ft for packs and boots

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