Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1

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The Seedhouse SL1 is a three-season tent made by Big Agnes. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 13 user reviews.

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From Ramsey Outdoor:
"Seedhouse SL tents are ideal for solo backpackers, thru-hikers, touring cyclists and other lightweight disciples. The all mesh tent body provides great ventilation and the full coverage fly offers protection from the elements. Free-standing with a hub-pole system, one person can set these tents up in minutes. Our Superlight tents are the lightest, roomiest, free-standing, double wall tents around."

From CampSaver.com:
"FREE! Seedhouse 1 Superlight Footprint With the purchase of Seedhouse SL 1 Tent - 1 Person, 3 Season.Free shipping!"

From Campmor:
"THESE ARE MAIL ORDER RETURNS AND THEY MAY BE SLIGHTLY SOILED. THEY HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND CARRY THE SAME WARRANTY AS A NEW TENT. GROUND SHIPMENTS ONLY. NO AIR SHIPMENTS ON THIS ITEM. The Seedhouse 1 SL is a very light solo tent. It features much room for the solo hiker and is easy to set up with it's 1 piece hubbed shockcorded DAC NSL lightweight aluminum frame. This is basically a modified 'A' frame tent that is not just roomy but sturdy too. By utilizing the newest materials Big Agnes has created a lightweight series of tents that is hard to beat for space and reliability. With its higher than average space to weight ratio the Seedhouse offers more room than other tents in its class. The full coverage fly is a ripstop siliconized nylon that is light, waterproof and durable. The all mesh body is great for ventilation and stargazing. A small vestibule in the front allows you to keep some gear outside the tent on rainy nights. Sleeps 1 Main fly and floor seams are factory taped for out of the box confidence 1 door with front storage vestibule DAC FeatherLite NSL poles with hubs are light, sturdy and made with the latest Green technology Freestanding design is stable and easy to set up RipStop sil/nylon fly is light and rugged RipStop sil/nylon bathtub floor is light and durable and wraps up the sides All mesh body is great for ventilation and stargazing Storm flap over the vestibule zipper Simple all clip set up with 1 piece hubbed shockcorded aluminum frame Fast Fly set up (use fly and footprint - no tent body) with optional ground cloth and tent poles - Fast Fly weight = 1lb 12oz Fly attaches with side release buckles Post and grommet set up for fast and reliable set up every time Includes flashlight loop Mesh utility pocket in the tent for is great for glasses or extra gear All carry bags and stakes included Import."

From Backcountry.com:
"If there weren't so many bugs where you're going, you'd just take a silnylon tarp along with your sawed-off toothbrush. Your solution: Pack the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL Tent for your ultra light backpacking trip and enjoy a bug-free haven. Better yet, you can sit up inside it, unlike your other lightweight option, a bivy sack. This three-season solo tent's trail weight is less than two-and-a-half pounds, and it has two mesh walls for cross ventilation. Should the weather turn foul, put on the Seedhouse's rain fly and store your pack in the vestibule. This tent features super lightweight, durable tent poles made using an eco-friendly process that eliminates the need for two toxic chemicals and that recycles wastewater. These aluminum poles fit together using Big Agnes' hub-pole system to make setup fast and easy, even for one person."

User Reviews

Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by Alex Johnson, Apr 13, 2009

"this would be a great tent if they made the zippers better. i love the weight, setup, design, and the fact that this is a local colorado company. the rainfly only option is great and i have used it like that a lot!

but, and this is a big but, i've had it for only 6 months and the zipper fell apart on me during a 2."

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Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by drytinder, Nov 06, 2008

"This tent has so much going for it. It's incredibly light, solid and secure, easy to pitch, and roomy for one person.

I haven't used it in the rain yet, but it seems very well protected. The rainfly is slippery with waterproofness. I'd buy it again."

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Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by Big Jack, Jul 27, 2008

"I just finished an overnight trip to Mount Monadnock, NH. In all fairness, the night I spent there would have put ANY tent to the test. 6 straight hours of rain, high winds, and lightning. Because of the way the tent is designed, I was certain I'd end up cold, wet, and absolutely miserable."

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Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by Tommy Roberts, Jul 23, 2008

"Great tent, true to its advertised weight. The only complaint is the vestibule, hard to get my 6' 3" frame into the tent but fine once I'm in. Well made and bombproof shelter in the wind. If you sleep solo hard to find a tent to offer as much for the weight."

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Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by Kracked Sprokit, Apr 09, 2008

"I bought this tent new with the ground cloth and have used it for three trips (each trip had multiple night camps in different spots). I was attracted to it for its small pack size. I ride adventure touring motorcycles so, pack size is paramount. It easily fits inside a pannier box on my bike."

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Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by Nate, Jul 29, 2007

"A great one man tent. This tent is very light, spacious and sturdy. The tent comes with many tie-down spots assuring that it is not going anywhere in a storm. It is very light weight which reassures you that you’re not taking anymore weight than you have too."

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Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by Sh64, Jul 27, 2007

"Read all the reviews and decided this sounded the best, so I got one and took it up into the Sierras for 8 days in June. It's a decent tent, but it didn't live up to the hype. First off, the front entry door is fairly low and difficult to get into."

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Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by cat, May 31, 2007

"I have recently been able to use the Seedhouse SL1 flash-fly set-up and was very pleased with the stability and fly coverage. I stayed dry in a light rain with heavy winds. I love the less that 1# 11 oz. weight of the Seedhouse SL1 flash-fly configuration, the ease of set-up and the stability."

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Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by Rainmaker, Oct 20, 2006

"I have had this tent for a little over a year and have used it for at least 50 nights in all kinds of weather and all over the country. I have used it on long section hikes of the AT and choose to sleep in it rather than most shelters. It is extremely light and at 22 ft2 and adequate height it is quite comfortable and weatherproof."

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Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by John Stempa, Sep 03, 2006

"Hiked 45+ miles in four days in Erwin, Tenn., area on the AT. Spent two nights in SL1 tent in perfect weather. Got my pack weight down to 21 Lbs without water. Enjoyed the light weight, also enjoyed the comfort."

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Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by cat, Jul 23, 2006

"My Seedhouse SL1 has excellent interior space. I have plenty of room at the sides and bottom for my stuff. Headroom is excellent. The vestibule is tiny; however, I can fit my pack and boots. The lightweight and small compact carry size is the plus."

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Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by Harry, Jul 16, 2006

"This is a great backpacking tent for solo trips. It is somewhat freestanding, very light, and very spacious. Only problem is condensation if you don't or can't stake it out fully. Still I will take this out for just about all conditions except the dead of winter."

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Seedhouse SL1
Reviewed by Daro Quiring, Nov 16, 2005

"Many pluses for this tent. Its listed weight is accurate at only 2. 5 lbs; with ground tarp, stakes and a light stuff sack, trail weight is 3. 25 lbs. It's durable and well made. If staked out well (about 12-14 are minimal), there's no condensation problem and it can withstand foul weather."

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Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1 Tent - 1 Person, 3 Season

$199.96

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