The Big Agnes Seedhouse Tent Line and the Lighter Seedhouse SL Superlight Line – Great Little Tents That More than Make The Grade!
With the Big Agnes Seedhouse tent line and the lighter Big Agnes Seedhouse SL line, Big Agnes has made the statement that she can compete in the tent market like she has with her sleeping bags. These tents are comfortable and hardy, and with just a little care will last through hundreds of trips.
The major sports magazines continue to hand out accolades and awards for these tents, and our researchers all continue to agree. The consensus is that Ms. A is making her mark among the big guys with these tents.
As you can see below, the main difference between the two lines is in the weight of the tents. The superlights use a lighter material and give up a little in life of the floor. The basic line is a great value in a lightweight, durable tent. However, if weight is your main concern, the SL line is for you. Just be sure to use the footprint with all these tents and they will last and last.
Tent Trail Weight
Seedhouse 1 3lb 2oz
Seedhouse SL1 2lb 6oz
Seedhouse 2 3lb 12 oz
Seedhouse SL2 2lb 14oz
Seedhouse 3 5lb 6oz
Tent Features Found in Both Lines
Three season, free standing, superlight backpacking tent
Mesh body offers excellent ventilation
Single hub/pole design makes set up easy
Plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up
Ridge pole runs through fabric loops along the ridge line of the tent body
All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC’s) tape
11 Superlight aluminum J stakes – featuring eco-friendly anodizing – included
Gear loft loops included: Fits Big Agnes TRIANGLE gear loft – sold separately
Footprint sold separately
Tent Features that Differ Between the Two Lines
Hardware:
Seedhouse Series – Lightweight 7000 series aluminum poles with press fit connectors
SL Series – DAC Featherlite NSL pole system with press fit connectors, and lightweight hubs; featuring eco-friendly anodizing, made from TH72M aluminum: the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durability
Fly and Floor:
Seedhouse Series – Fly and Floor are lightweight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
SL Series – Fly is lightweight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating and floor is durable nylon with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating
Tent Body:
Seedhouse Series – Tent body is lightweight nylon mesh
SL Series – Tent body is lightweight nylon and polyester mesh
Tent Door:
Seedhouse Series – D shaped door with window
SL Series – D shaped door with mesh pocket above with storm flap over vestibule zipper
The information above should give you what you need to find just the right tent for you. We’re convinced you’ll love your seedhouse tent. See you on the trail!
