Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 - Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1-Person Camping Tent - Strong and lightweight, the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1-Person Tent is a 3-season superlight backpacking tent that sets up quickly. With its efficient hub pole design made of lightweight aluminum and plastic clips that attach the tent body to the pole frame you're ensured of an easy, and fast, set-up. If the weather turns ugly there's nothing to fear with this tent. The lightweight silicone treated nylon rip-stop and polyurethane coated floor and fly will keep you dry while the all mesh tent body provides ample ventilation to prevent condensation. A D shaped door and storm flap over vestibule zipper adds entrance convenience and easy access to stowed gear. When winds threaten, stake it down with the 8 Superlight aluminum J stakes that have an earth-friendly anodized finish. With the Seedhouse SL 1-Person Tent from Big Agnes you'll have the
Weather and Wind:
- All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tape
- Multiple guy points for stability in wind
- Main fly and floor seams are factory taped with solvent and PVC free seam tape to keep the rain out
- Polyurethane-coated floor and fly help rain bead off instead of soaking you and your gear inside
Zippers:
- Vestibule can be zipped shut at night or during storms for extra protection
- Single vestibule w/ storm flap over zipper
Pockets:
- Storage pockets hold your headlamp and a map after you and your companions finish planning the next day's hiking schedule
- Interior mesh pockets for organizing gear
- D shaped door with mesh pocket above
Fit:
- DAC Featherlite NSL pole system with press fit connectors, and lightweight hubs - featuring eco-friendly anodizing
- Pole system features DAC aluminum poles, press-fit connectors, hubs, and clips that are easy to assemble day or night, rain or shine
Fabric:
- Condura fabrics used in our Mountaineering line
- Full Coverage UltraLight RipStop Sil/Nylon fly completely surrounds the tent- silicone treated nylon with a PU coating for ultimate in waterproofing
- Breathable mesh and ripstop nylon canopy fights condensation, and reflective guy lines prevent injuries at night
- Plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up. Ridge pole runs through fabric loops along the ridge line of the tent body.
- Floor is lightweight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
- Fabrics and mesh used on the inner tents are made from breathable lightweight nylon or polyester
Ventilation:
- Mostly mesh body is great for ventilation and stargazing
- Adjustable ventilation options help keep the tent and occupants comfortable in all conditions
- Fly vents improve ventilation to reduce condensation
Webbing:
- Ultralight buckles and webbing save weight
- Reflective guyline and webbing on tent corners
Manufactured:
- All DAC poles made from TH72M aluminum: the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durability
- All Big Agnes tents feature poles made with DAC's Green Anodizing process, which eliminates the chemical polishing stage, reduces the need for hazardous chemicals, and recycles water throughout the rinsing process
- Import
Features:
- Floor width 43” at head, 30” at foot
- Gear Loft loops included
- Flashlight loop
- Single hub/pole design makes set up easy
- 22 sq ft.
- Updated for 2012, this tent is now lighter than before!
- Fire retardant
- Fast Fly configuration allows user to set up a superlight shelter using only the tent fly, poles and footprint (sold separately) - Fast fly weight - 1 lbs. 10 oz.
- Oversized stake out loops
- 1 door and 1 vestibule to stow excess or wet gear
- Free standing structures reduce the number of stakes
- Fast Fly setup available
- 11 Superlight aluminum J stakes – featuring eco-friendly anodizing - included
- Tent purchase includes tent body, fly, poles, stuff sacks and stakes. To extend the life of you tent floor, we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint or ground cloth.
- Side release buckles attach fly to body for fast easy set up
- Free standing, three season, superlight backpacking tents
- Fast Fly pitching option lets you carry just the poles, fly, and footprint to save weight (footprint sold separately)
- Sleeps 1
- Post and grommet assembly with locking pole tips for convenience
Campmor
The Big Agnes 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.
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FEATURES of the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1 Person Tent.
SPECIFICATIONS of the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1 Person Tent.
Zappos.com
Stretch out every night in protective comfort with the Big Agnes® Seedhouse Superlight Tent.Three season, free standing, ultralight backpacking tent ideal for one person.
DAC Featherlite NSL pole system with press fit connectors and lightweight hubs - featuring eco-friendly anodizing.
Fly is ultralight silicone-treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating.
Floor is ultralight silicone-treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating.
Tent body is ultralight breathable nylon rip-stop and polyester mesh.
Plastic clips attach tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set up. Ridge pole runs through fabric loops along the ridge line of the tent body.
Single D-shaped door with a mesh pocket located above head at front of tent.
on tent corners for nighttime visibility.
All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tape.
Includes 11 Superlight aluminum J stakes - featuring eco-friendly anodizing.
Trail Weight - 2lb 6oz.
Packed Weight - 2lb 13oz.
Footprint Weight - 5.5oz.
Fast Fly Weight - 1lb 12oz.
Packed Size - 5.5"x16".
Floor Area - 22sq ft.
Vestibule Area - 5sq ft.
Head Height - 38".
Capacity - 1.
SummitHut.com
Now lighter than ever, the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 Tent is a one-person, modified A-frame with a trail weight of just 2 lb 1 oz. This quick pitching shelter is a dream come true for distance hikers, touring cyclists, and other fast and light outdoor athletes.
Campsaver.com
The Big Agnes Seedhouse Superlight 1 Person tent is flat-out one of the lightest, freestanding 1 person tents around. At only 2 lb 6 oz, we dare you to find a tent this light with this many features.
Cabelas
For those light-and-fast adventures into the hills you'll want a tent that packs quick and can take a beating from the elements. This one-person, three-season tent from Big Agnes has the right balance of both to see you through the night. Pole system features DAC aluminum poles and Pressfit™ connectors, hubs, and clips that are easy to assemble day or night, rain or shine. The frame optimizes interior space and creates a huge vestibule area to free up even more room inside. Vestibule can be zipped shut at night or during storms for extra protection. The durable nylon ripstop fly and polyester ripstop floor both have a 1,200mm waterproof-rated polyurethane coating and taped seams. Extra-large oval door on tent body stows away into mesh pocket when open. Reflective guy lines and stakeouts aid in nighttime visibility. Imported.
Sleeping capacity: 1 person.
Overall weight: 2 lbs. 4 oz.
Floor size: 90"L x 43"W.
Center height: 38".
Color: Titanium Green.
Sleeping capacity: 1 person.
Overall weight: 2 lbs. 4 oz.
Floor size: 90"L x 43"W.
Center height: 38".
Color: Titanium Green.
Backcountry.com (Spring 2014)
If there weren't so many bugs this time of year, you'd probably just take a silnylon tarp and a sawed-off toothbrush for your trip into the hills. But when the critters are a-crawlin' and a-flyin,' it's time to bust out the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL Tent for those light-and-fast sorties into the hills. A waterproof floor and fly keep the weather at bay, and PVC-free seam taping helps keep harmful chemicals out of the end product.
Frontcountry
Once again Big Agnes has crafted a tent that is unparalleled in the space to weight ratio, and has kept your haul just ounces away from 2 pounds! No other tent boasts the same weather durability, weight specs., spaciousness and 3-season versatility as the Seedhouse SL 1.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.
Average Price History:
| # of People: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Best Use: | Backpacking |
| Body Material: | Lightweight nylon and polyester mesh |
| Capacity: | 1 Person |
| Color: | Titanium Green |
| Doors: | 1 |
| Fast Fly Weight: | 1 lb 12 oz / 794 g |
| Floor Length: | 90" / 229 cm |
| Floor Material: | Lightweight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating |
| Floor Size: | 2.0 square meter / 22 square feet |
| Floor Space: | 22 sq ft / 2.0 sq m |
| Floor Width: | 43 - 31" / 109 - 79 cm |
| Floor area: | 22 ft² |
| Foot Height: | 16" / 41 cm |
| Footprint Weight: | 4 oz / 113 g |
| Freestanding: | Yes |
| Gear loft loops included: | Fits Big Agnes TRIANGLE gear loft - sold separately |
| Head Height: | 38 in / 97 cm |
| Max Inside Length: | 90 in / 229 cm |
| Max Inside Width: | 43 in / 109 cm |
| Minimum Weight: | 2 lb 1 oz / 0.94 kg |
| Note: | We list several weights for our tents to aid your product research. |
| Packaged Weight: | 2 lb 8 oz |
| Packed Dimension: | 4.5 x 19" / 11 x 48 cm |
| Packed Size: | 8 x 16 x 27 in / 20 x 41 x 69 cm |
| Packed Weight: | 2 lbs 11 oz / 1.22 kg |
| Peak Height: | 38 in |
| Poles: | DAC Featherlite NSL pole system with press fit connectors and lightweight hubs |
| Rainfly Material: | Silicone treated nylon rip-stop with 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating |
| Seam Taped: | Yes |
| Seasons: | 3 Season |
| Sleep Capacity: | 1 Person |
| Stakes and Storage: | 11 Superlight aluminum J stakes |
| Trail Weight: | 2 lbs 3 oz / 992 g |
| Upc, Ean, Isbn: | 873840008808 |
| Vestibule Area: | 0.5 square meter / 5 square feet |
| Vestibule Space: | 35 sq ft / 3.2 sq m |
| Weight: | 2 lb 8 oz / 1.13 kg |
Compare specifications to related products.
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 | Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 Footprint | $35.96 - $45.00 |
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 | Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 | $268.56 - $339.95 |
 | Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2-Person Camping Tent | $339.90 |
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Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
I have used this tent extensively backpacking on the AT, in Shenandoah NP, at Philmont Scout Ranch, and during a solo excursion on Wheeler Peak in New Mexico. While there must be better one man tents out there, this tent hits a price/value point that is hard to beat. Good points-lightweight material, excellent construction, it really is under 3 pounds packed, free standing setup, and ample room inside. Bad points-smallish vestible, needs staking out to get the most room out of it. This tent is longer than most solo tents and could fit a +6 foot person. There's adequate room inside to fit a pad and bag plus loose gear jammed up into the head corners. To get the most out of it one must stake out the side points at the foot end-this isn't need to erect the tent but to spread the foot end out. It has a freestanding body design that only needs three stakes to tie it down, but five are recommended to spread the foot out. The stakes that come with it are not throwaways but are excellent quality V type stakes (mine came with ten stakes). Lots of mesh on the tent body, so ventilation is excellent. The fly has enough material to allow one to guy it out along the sides to get the most ventilation while getting rain away from the body-I have never gotten wet in this tent while riding out some wicked weather. The doorway can be opened from either the top or bottom, so one can make a top vent that can be quickly closed. You can even sit up in it-at least I can do so within the 38 inch peak at the head end. The vestible comes down sharply so there is enough room for boots and maybe a small/medium pack. It appears to me that the designers chose to maximize room inside the tent over storage space, which is an acceptable compromise in my opinion. I made a Tyvek ground cloth which fits inside the stuff sack along with the tent. The entire packed arrangement weighs 2 lbs, 15 oz and measures 7"x15".
At 6'2", I've found most solo tents to be an extremely tight fit (head or feet usually toughing one end of the tent). That isn't the case with the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL-1 tent. I fit comfortably inside the tent and can actually sit up inside of it (head does rub the sides but at least you have the option). Out of all of the solo tents I've slept in, this one provides the most room and most comfort for a backpacker of my size. The tent is heavier than other ultralight solo options (2.5 lbs versus 1.5/2 lbs), but the extra half pound/pound are worth it in my opinion. The tent packs to a very small size and easily fits inside my Atmos 65 pack. It includes a rainfly and thus far condensation has not been an issue. The tent is also very durable for its weight/size and has held up in a number of inclement weather conditions. I love the mesh pocket inside at the head of the tent; great for hanging the lamp, ipod and socks. The vestibule is tiny to say the least (enough room for boots and a jacket), but the tent provides enough room that you should be able to fit your sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and pack inside the tent with you. Bottom line is I give it a 5 because it provides a very comfortable sleeping experience, is a breeze to set up, and only takes up a small amount of space and weight in your pack.
Great lightweightfreestanding 1 man tent
I've put at least 100 nights out in this tent. For the money it is outstanding in that is freestanding and weighs under 3 lbs. Setup is easy if you setup and stake out the body first, then add the fly-I can do it it under 2 minutes with the fly not touching the body. Comes with good stakes, the nylon ground cloth is worth the added cost. Bad points-condensation in muggy weather and small vestible. Open up the top of the door (dual zipper slides) to create a vent and store your pack outside to compensate. Good points-lots of room inside the body, I can sit up inside without touching (5', 11" & 180 lbs). Weatherproof and windproof if properly set up-use all the included stakes! 5 are needed to get the body staked out (2 head, 3 foot) since one must stake out the foot end to maximize floor space. The others are used pull the fly out to get airflow-2 for the sides, and 2 for the head end. The fly's foot can use the same stakes as the body. Lighter tents are out there but they cost much more, this hits the price/weight spot dead on.
You'll love having the Seedhouse 1 man in your gear closet when your buddy bails on the trip last minute. I chose this tent over all the others because I'm 6'5" and most of the other one man tents are simply too short. I recommend buying the footprint sold separately. The set up isn't as quick as you might hope for but its pretty simple. A lot of stakes needed to achieve a nice taught set up. But when you're posted up solo the tent feels secure, and when you're carrying it you might think you left it behind. I bought a compression sack for the tent, fly and footprint and I keep the pole and stakes separate in my pack. Packs down real small that way. I haven't tried the Fast Fly pitch, leaving the tent itself behind. The tent weighs so little to begin with, I'd prefer the night crawlers stay outside.
I've only done one night in this thing, so I will update with notes on durability.
This thing is VERY roomy inside (especially for me, 5'8" :) I think that even much taller people would be just fine in this thing (< 6'5") I spent a night in 20 degree weather in this and it was surprisingly warm inside compared to the outside temp.
It was super easy to setup. The intuitive design is a cinch to stand up and I had my tent up, pad, liner bag and sleeping bag setup before my brother finished setting up his Sprite I.
Nice sized vestibule was big enough for my Osprey Aether 70 and my shoes with enough room for me to get in and out.
Gripes:
- Made in China
Bottom line: great, spacious tent, light weight for backpacking and easy to use. Buy the footprint!!!
If a light solo tent is what you are looking for, this is a great choice. It is well designed and highly functional. If you do lots of solo backpacking trips, this would be a great piece of gear.
If you are serious about UL you can go a lot lighter with a tarp. If you usually backpack with a partner, splitting the weight and sharing a 2-man tent is more comfortable and lighter. But if you are an avid lightweight (not UL) solo backpacker and want to retain the creature comfort of having a tent, I don't think you'll beat the Seedhouse SL1.
Got caught in crazy storm camping just under the treeline on big bald. winds were a howlin and the skies were falling. To be honest i was waiting for a tree to come crashing down on me. However the tent stood there like a sherman tank and never budged. I never got wet at all. However my buddy was in an inferior tent and was taking a bath rather than sleeping. At least he didnt stink the next day!
I purchased this tent on clearance for a very friendly price last year and have used it in the Grand Canyon and the Smoky Mountains. It holds up well to high winds, rain, rocky campsites, etc. My only complaint is that the vestibule is too small for all my gear. The tent itself is very roomy and lightweight, and I love the freestanding design. Materials seem good so far, though the door zipper is a bit flimsy.
I would buy this product again and again
I have used this tent backpacking south of Glacier National Park and across the country on my bicycle camping. It's has kept me dry during some very heavy thunderstorms and high winds. It is easy to set up and packs small. I bought the gear loft to keep my cell phone and flash light. It does collect some concensation in very humid conditions but can't be beat for the quality and design and lightweight.
Best backpacking tent
This tent is the perfect lightweight backpacking tent. If you're car camping, stick with your old, heavier, roomier tent. But for the back country, this is a must. It kept me dry in a driving rainstorm in the Grand Canyon and held up to the wind. I'm 6'4" and was not cramped in this tent.
Neutral Reviews:
Outstanding tent, but...
I would highly rate this tent for a backpacker looking to carry a "real" tent with the absolute minimum of weight--provided you're not an idiot like me who loves camping on solid rock ledges, riverside gravel or other places where tent stakes are useless.
This generally well-designed, well made tent deserves 5 stars for innovation but for the set up. It may be me, but I usually spend 20-30 minutes setting this up, especially if I'm not on soft ground and know it's likely to rain or even just be humid.
The problem is keeping the fly taunt so it doesn't touch the mesh inner wall. If they touch, you're likely to get a shower inside.
If that's not a problem, then this is a dream tent. It and the poles fold about as small as my down bag. It's well under 3 pounds yet roomy enough to sit up inside. The door's a little tricky getting in and out, but compared to a bivy sack it's roomy and only weighs a little more.
This generally well-designed, well made tent deserves 5 stars for innovation but for the set up. It may be me, but I usually spend 20-30 minutes setting this up, especially if I'm not on soft ground and know it's likely to rain or even just be humid.
The problem is keeping the fly taunt so it doesn't touch the mesh inner wall. If they touch, you're likely to get a shower inside.
If that's not a problem, then this is a dream tent. It and the poles fold about as small as my down bag. It's well under 3 pounds yet roomy enough to sit up inside. The door's a little tricky getting in and out, but compared to a bivy sack it's roomy and only weighs a little more.
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