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Great tent but like many three person tent it's just…
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Design: Freestanding, Almost A-Frame
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: Pretty easy
Weight: 4lb 10oz total
Price Paid: $250
Great tent but like many three person tent it's just an oversized regular two-person tent. The reason I say that is because even though the floor plan may be large the walls slope down considerably, not giving you much room for three people unless you guys are playing cards. Forget about laying three regular Therm-a-rests in there. It will not fit without some serious overlapping. It's big for two people but not quite the palace that you expect when using other three-people tents for two.
Another gripe about this product is the mesh is very fragile and will develop snag and tabs on it. In fact, of the four that I set up all of them had several defects on the mesh and I just took the one with the least which had about seven of them which says something about the quality. The tent overral is nothing exceptional in that department and I honestly don't understand why its retail price is so high ($380).
The weight is pretty accurate and mine weighs only 2oz above what Big Agnes states.
The other thing to consider is that all Seedhouse SL series don't have drip-free doors, so if you are going to exit when it's pouring you better have a very good reason to leave the tent and get the stuff in the door wet.
Overall, a good tent with the only thing going for it being the weight, which is lighter than many two people tent. It's plenty large for two people and will let you clutter a lot of stuff in the floor. Seriously overpriced at $380 and even at $250 I considered returning it.
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So I am an avid backpacker and have really enjoyed…
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Design: Three-person, three-season, freestanding, single door
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: Simple clips and eye holes.
Weight: 4.5 pounds
Price Paid: $400
So I am an avid backpacker and have really enjoyed going lightweight, i.e. a nice bivy sack or just bug netting. However, my friends don't seem to enjoy the same level of excitement. So when I purchased this tent last summer, I kept thinking it would be a great tent for two, but fully functional for three.
As it turned out, I was correct. I have used it as a two person tent several times with great success. the lightweight nature of the bug netting has allowed star filled nights on sandy beaches in Northern New York (almost Canada) yet the fly provides ample coverage in New Hampshire spring time thunderstorms.
I have read reviews about the bug netting having defects. To this issue, there were numerous bugs squished against the netting on 6/06/08. This did alter the structure of the netting (it wasn't perfect squares anymore). However, by pressing lightly over the misaligned netting, the imperfections vanished. No more issues.
This tent does everything I need a tent to do. It has three built in pockets that are very convenient.
This tent has performed very well and I would recommend it.
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I think that I'm in love... Good weather? Take a SL3!…
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Design: door on the end. ridge pole. FS
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: Bubbles could do it while Micheal Jackson was chasing him
Weight: 4.5#ish
Price Paid: $75- promo
I think that I'm in love... Good weather? Take a SL3! It's a bug screen with a fly. What more do you need? Maybe it's a little small for 3 dudes but for a couple of people it's perfect. Not raining?- 360 deg. views w/o bugs. If it's raining - fly is tight and all condensation goes to fly through screen. If there are no bugs and it's not raining... Well why did you bring a tent at all? Plus it's light. Chill out ULers - I didn't say 'ultra-'. With one pole (it uses a two hub design) a monkey could set it up. I gave it a four because the door is a little small and it doesn't carry OR set itself up.
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Description
The Seedhouse SL3 is a three-season tent made by Big Agnes. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews
The Seedhouse SL3 has been discontinued.
Retailers' Descriptions
Here's what other sites are saying:
The Big Agnes Seedhouse Super-Light 3 Person Tent is a three season, free standing, superlight backpacking tent designed to provide an excellent shelter for backpacking excursions. The Seedhouse has great ventilation due to it's polyester mesh body, which is nice because on clear nights you can sleep out under the stars without fear of mosquitos and other insects getting in. This tent features a DAC Featherlite NSL pole system with press fit connectors so it's super lightweight, durable, and easy to set up. Hey check out more features below.Seedhouse Super-Light 3 Person Tent Features:All DAC poles made from TH72M aluminum: the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durabilityFly and floor are lightweight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coatingTent body is lightweight nylon and polyester meshMesh body offers excellent ventilationSingle hub/pole system makes set up easyPlastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-upD shaped door with mesh pocket aboveStorm flap over vestibule zipperReflective guyline and reflective webbing on tent corners for nighttime visibilityAll seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tape11 Superlight aluminum J stakes - featuring eco-friendly anodizing - includedGear loft loops included: Fits Big Agnes TRIANGLE gear loft - sold separatelyFootprint sold separatelyColor: Titanium Green Note:There are lists of several weights for Big Agnes tents to aid your product research. Trail weight refers to poles, fly and tent body. Packed weight includes poles, fly, tent body, stakes, guy lines, stuff sacks, instructions, and packaging. Fast Fly weight refers to the poles, tent fly and accessory Fast Fly footprint.Seedhouse SL3:Trail Weight: 3lb 15ozPacked Weight: 4lb 8ozFootprint Weight: 9.5ozFast Fly Weight: 3lb 2ozPacked Size: 8'' x 20''Floor Area: 36sq ftVestibule Area: 11sq ftHead Height: 46''
"This ultralight, freestanding tent is for gram-counting geeks who like to swill their adventure in big gulps and have a little room to read at night! Hub/pole system is super lightweight and tent body attaches quickly and easily to the pole frame with plastic clips. Rainfly and seamless floor are made of high-tenacity nylon ripstop and is both polyurethane- and silicone-coated for waterproofness and durability. Walls are constructed of woven nylon mesh providing excellent ventilation and 360° views. Light yet strong, DAC Featherlite® NSL poles are anodized without the use of harmful acids. Includes one mesh pocket inside the tent just above the door. All seams on tent body and rainfly are sealed with seam tape; features YKK® waterproof zipper with storm flap. Includes tent body, rainfly, poles, stakes and stuff sacks. For an ultralight setup, consider using the footprint (sold separately) with the rainfly only; ""fast fly"" weight is only 3 lb. 2 oz."
- REI
The Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3-Person 3-Season Tent holds you and two of your buddies at a super-light 3lb 15oz for the entire group. This double-wall, Silicone-coated tent from Big Agnes is perfect for trios who don't want to carry any more weight than they need. The Seedhouse Tent has an 11-sq ft vestibule to stash your gear out of the rain. How strong can a tent under 4lb be? With its excellent wind profile and strong DAC Featherlight NSL poles, the Big Agnes Seedhouse Tent stands up to any summer storm you encounter.
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 gives you protection from the elements. The hub-pole system makes them free-standing and means you can set them up in minutes. Our Superlight tents are the lightest tents around with the most room available.Features: Three season, free standing, superlight backpacking tent DAC Featherlite NSL pole system with press fit connectors, and lightweight hubs - featuring eco-friendly anodizing All DAC poles made from TH72M aluminum: the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durability Fly and floor are lightweight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating Tent body is lightweight nylon and polyester mesh Mesh body offers excellent ventilation Single hub/pole system makes set up easy Cross pole on the SL 3 increases head room and stability Plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up D shaped door with mesh pocket above Storm flap over vestibule zipper Reflective guyline and reflective webbing on tent corners for nighttime visibility All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tape 13 Superlight aluminum J stakes featuring eco-friendly anodizing - included Gear loft loops included: Fits Big Agnes TRIANGLE gear loft - sold separately Specs:Trail Weight: 3lb 15ozPacked Weight: 4lb 8ozFootprint Weight: 9.5ozFast Fly Weight: 3lb 2ozPacked Size: 8" x 20"Floor Area: 36sq ftVestibule Area: 11sq ftHead Height: 46"
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| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Mountain Hideaway |
Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Person Tent | $419.95 | Buy Now |
