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Big Agnes Seedhouse SL3 Tent
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Big Agnes Seedhouse SL3 Tent

Item # 734067

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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.

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Big Agnes Seedhouse SL3 Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Design typeFreestanding tent
Season3-season
Sleeping capacity3
Average minimum weight3 lb. 15 oz.
Average packaged weight4 lbs. 8 oz.
Average weight - metric2.04 centimeters
Floor dimensions90 x 73 inches
Floor dimensions - metric229 x 185 centimeters
Peak height46 inches
Peak height - metric117 centimeters
Floor area36 square feet
Vestibule area11 square feet
Canopy fabricNylon mesh
Rainfly fabricCoated nylon ripstop
Floor fabricCoated nylon ripstop
Doors1
Number of poles3
Pole materialAluminum DAC Featherlite NSL
Pole diameter8.2 millimeters
Packed size8 x 20 inches

Big Agnes Seedhouse SL3 Tent Customer Reviews

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Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent
 
4.4

(based on 12 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to set up (12)
  • Lightweight (12)
  • Comfortable (10)
  • Sturdy (9)
  • Fly works well (7)

Cons

  • Poor fly design (3)

Best Uses

  • Backpacking (12)
  • Hiking (5)
  • Car camping (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (10)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (4)

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Jan

1

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Lightest 3 man tent I've seen

By mandingo

from The Woodlands, Tx

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy

Cons

  • Collects Condensation

Best Uses

  • Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent:

I used this tent on a 20 mile/day backpacking trip. It's extremely lightweight on it's own and very easy to set up. However I only took 2 stakes(for the vestibule)and a footprint(floor seems delicate). My only complaint is the condensation under both the fly and the footprint. IT never dripped down to me but it was annoying to dry both in the mornings. We were in a very humid east texas forest during 50high/30low days in december. My local REI was out of the 2man tent but this 3man was still much lighter than all the other types of 2man tents. I loved the extra room and will keep this tent. I do wish the footprint extended to the vestibule area as well

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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Nov

16

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Perfect for 2 and packs

By Hikeaz

from Phoenix, Az

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Too small for 3 Man cat

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking

Comments about Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent:

This is a great tent for 2 hikers and their gear. It is incredibly light and is insanely easy to set up. I don't think I will ever buy a tent that has pole sleeves again after using this tent. The tent poles pack up slightly bulky, but that is because they are nearly all connected in a hub pole set up. The ease of use definately makes up for the added bulk. Also, if you try to fit 3 adults in this tent, you will be sorry. You will be spooning each other all night. (I didn't mind so much considering that it is lighter than most 2 man tents anyway.)

Other things to consider...this is a minimalist shelter, so there are some sacrifices to consider. The fabric for the floor and fly are very thin, so I have always used it with the footprint. The same goes for the netting. Baby it all. I have used mine a handful of times and have had no problems, but don't lend it the the scouts or clumsy friends. It wouldn't take much to tear that netting. Second is that you forego some of the niceties such as two door/vestibule design, full size zipper on the fly and greater interior volumes created by bridge pole systems. If these things don't bother you than buy it right now and you will love it. If they do bother you, go for the MSR Hubba series and you will get most of them along with a slightly heavier pack.

The four stars is because this is rated as a 3 man tent when it is only usable as a 2 man, as well as I consider the materials are borderline too lightweight for heavy use.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Jul

12

2009

 
5.0

love it!

By babblingbrooks

from Denver, CO

About Me Casual Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Lightweight
  • Waterproof

Cons

  • Collects Condensation

Best Uses

  • Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent:

I've used this mostly for dragging my kids (ages 8 and 15) out on the Colorado Trail. Nice and light, easy to set up and plenty of room for the three of us. I don't think I'd use it with 3 adults, but (as others have said) - plenty roomy for 2 adults and gear or dog.I've used it with the fly and footprint option as well. I loved it, but my squirmy son kept sliding out the sides...BTW - I scored this at a[...] sale at a much more reasonable price.

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  • No
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jul

22

2008

 
4.0

Great two-person plus tent

By DiggerDog

from Wilmington, DE

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • Waterproof

Cons

  • One door
  • Small vestibule

Best Uses

  • Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent:

The Seedhouse SL 3 is a high quality and very light tent. Packability is superb. I've used this tent backpackting on the AT with my two daughters (12 and 9). There is sufficient sleeping space for us; but three adults would be tight. We've experienced light wind and rain with no leaks or stability problems. Set up is quick and easy. You can not store multiple backpacks in the small vestibule. In fact, the one-door design makes it difficult to store one backpack there. MSRP is high; look for it on sale.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort Driven

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Feb

3

2008

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Great tent, but.......

By bigfoot37

from Eugene, Oregon

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy

Cons

  • Poor Fly Design
  • Too Cramped

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering

Comments about Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent:

Super light tent but very poorly designed fly and door opening. Every time you open the vestibule door rain will leak right into the tent and soak anything in the front of the doorway. A brow pole would have been an easy, cheap and light weight solution. The vestibule is very tiny and is a boots only deal. Also, the Seedhouse sl 3 is only a 2 person tent (36 square feet does not translate to 3 REAL people). I hate it when gear companies lie abot specs in order to sell products and that is exactly what Big Agnes has done with this tent. Way over priced, too !

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

18

2007

 
5.0

excellent all around tent

By jay the wanderer

from Southern California

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Great configuration
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy

Cons

  • Vestibule could be larger

Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Car Camping
  • Motorcycle Camping

Comments about Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent:

works great for 2 taller people and a weeks worth of gear (and even a dog).

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Sep

17

2007

 
3.0

Lightweight but a little fussy

By RyanL

from Fort Collins, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy to set up
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Poor Fly Design

Best Uses

  • Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent:

I purchased the Seedhouse SL3 because its light weight and small pack size were great for a 3-person tent. It has enough room for two adults and a large dog. The tent sets up very easily with clips instead of sleeves for the poles. I can easily set it up by myself.

I love how small this thing gets in its stuff sack. As the sole tent carrier, I appreciate the extra room in my bag as well as the reduced weight over my old tent. The poles, however, are a little bulky due to the way they fold up with that hub system.

I found that the mesh goes very far down all around the tent, while the rain fly doesn't go down quite far enough. If you actually guy the fly out, you can end up with a cool breeze in your face (which may or may not be desirable). Along with that breeze can come dirt, and I've ended up with dirt blowing in on occasion. Typically I end up staking the fly straight down next to the tent.

If you don't get the front of the tent staked out well, the door is kind of a pain to open. That's somewhat to be expected, but it seems worse in this tent than others I've had. The velcro on the vestibule always seems to be in the way when you're trying to unzip.

I like this tent, but I think it could use some refinements.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Sep

12

2007

 
5.0

It almost assembles itself

By Mike and Maggie

from Tillamook OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Hiking

    Comments about Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent:

    This tent is truly amazing, showing the miracle of modern materials. It is extremely light, plenty of room for a big man and his partner, and almost assembles itself. Be careful in a high wind, as it can blow away if not fastened down. Would buy it again in an instant. Saves 2 pounds over our old tent, not insignificant if you are packing any distance.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Sep

    12

    2007

     
    5.0

    Great Tent for size/weight ratio

    By rrow

    from Boise, ID

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy to set up
    • Fly Works Well
    • Lightweight
    • Sturdy

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent:

      Lightest and roomiest tent I could find for 2 people and a medium size dog. You can go light and still be comfortable.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      8

      2007

       
      5.0

      Light as a seed!

      By Tsunami Warrior

      from Mission Viejo, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy to set up
      • Fly Works Well
      • Lightweight
      • Sturdy

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Hiking
        • Mountaineering

        Comments about Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent:

        Light, quick to setup, color blend well in brush. I love the the ease of it all!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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