subject: The Big Agnes Seedhouse Sl And Big Agnes Seedhouse Tent Lines - Our Choice For A Great Small Tent [print this page] With the Big Agnes Seedhouse tent line and the lighter Big Agnes Seedhouse SL line, Ms. Agnes is ready to compete in the tent market as she always has with her sleeping bag line. These tents are comfortable and tough, and with just a little care will last through hundreds of uses.
The consensus is that with these lines Big Agnes has really joined league with the big guys. Major sports magazines continue to pour on the accolades and awards for these tents. Our researchers all continue to agree.
The main difference between the two lines is the weight of the tents - as the following trail weights show. The superlights are made of a lighter material and give up a little in the tougness 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
We recommend the Big Agnes Ultralight tents if you need a 3 person or bigger tent
Tent Features Common to Both Lines
- Free standing, three season, superlight backpacking tent
- Mesh body give yoou great ventilation
- Single hub/pole design makes set up easy
- Plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame and make 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 are included
- Gear loft loops are included
- Fits Big Agnes TRIANGLE gear loft that is sold separately
- Matched footprint is 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 and made from TH72M aluminum - the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durability
- Fly and Floor:
Seedhouse 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
SL Series - Fly and Floor are lightweight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm 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 and storm flap over vestibule zipper
This information will get you well on your way to finding just the right tent for you. We're convinced you'll love your own Seedhouse tent and find just the right one for your needs. See you on the trail.
