Big Agnes Seedhouse

The Big Agnes Seedhouse Tent Line and Big Agnes Seedhouse SL Superlight Line - Great Little Tents

With the Big Agnes Seedhouse tent line and the lighter Big Agnes Seedhouse SL line, Big Agnes has made the statement that she is ready to compete in the tent market as she has with her sleeping bag line. These tents are comfortable and hardy, and with just a little care will last through hundreds of uses.

The consensus is that with these lines Big Agnes is really playing 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. If weight is your main concern, you may want to spend a little more and go with the SL line. Just be sure to use the footprint with all these tents and they will withstand whatever nature throws at them.

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
- Three season, free standing, superlight backpacking tent
- Mesh body offers excellent ventilation
- Single hub/pole design for easy set-up
- 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.

About the Author

Ethan Smart is an extreme sport enthusiast who reviews equipment to support his many adventures. Visit him at
MyTent Reviews.com
or go srtaight to his review of the Big Agnes
Seedhouse SL2

Big Agnes Lightweight Seedhouse Tents Reviewed