Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 Super Light Tent: 1-Person 3-Season

Took this tent out this weekend and used it on an overnight camp. I decided to make sure all the parts were there before i went and then figure out how to put it together on the trail, so i had to figure it out no matter what : P Come to find out on the trail it was insanely easy to set up with extra tie down points for truly windy conditions which i didn't need to utilize this trip. All in all it took maybe 4-5 minutes to setup, which i didn't feel was horrible. The tent stakes are easy to get into the ground with a rock or something nearby, but if you don't have something that will grip them well, they can be a pain to get out of the ground due to their strong design and the hooks built into the stake that holds the tent to the ground. The fly collects a good amount of moisture on the inside and this was a slight pain due to packing up before it was able to dry out. I would recommend buying the footprint for the tent due to how thin the floor of the tent is and if it rained, i would have been screwed. A tarp would probably work just as well for you cash conscious out there. http://www.backcountry.com/store/BAG0162/Big-Agnes-Seedhouse-Superlight-Series-Tent-Footprint.html All in all a great tent. I recommend it to anybody who has a hard time finding tents that are long enough to hold them (I'm 6'1" and this was a roomy tent. In addition the trail weight was a godsend as i have been trying to slim down my pack with each trip. When you are holding the material of the fly and tent, it doesn't feel like it even has the strength of a piece of paper, but it is very strong and durable stuff. I imagine if you put some tent tape on the seams it would be phenomenally strong and last a lot longer.

First time I used this tent it was in ideal conditions without the fly. I was a little concerned because my bag was touching the end of the tent (I'm 6'1"). Thought about taking it back but took it out again last weekend in opposite conditions at 7700' to see how it would hold up. Heavy winds that had to be gusting 50 or so mph brought down wet snow through a good part of the night. There were times when I thought for sure I would get picked up and taken away but since I had the tent tightly guyed out I stayed warm and dry despite the wind and snow accumulation. Compact, light, roomy enough for a solo, and sturdy - this is a keeper.

This 1 person tent is definitely that, a 1 person tent. The good thing is it has room at the opening to snuggly fit my pack inside if there is bad weather or just for the comfort of proximity in lieu of the vestible which it would also fit. The length is great for a 1 person tent as well and the small side of the length is still not too small for maximum comfort. Overall very light and compact, perfect for backpacking and minimizing on camping trips when needed. The only qualm I have with this is getting the full setup for the outer sides to fully go out and not cave in. Maybe I need more time with it and to set up the guywires but then that would defeat use on backpacking. Oh and an added benefit of this tent is definitely ease of setup...5 minutes max on a slow day.

I thought it might be too small for me as I am 6'2" tall and a little claustrophobic, but I found it to be just fine on my first trip with it to the Uintas Wilderness in Utah. I can sit up in it, turn around in it, and never felt clastrophobic. At 2 lbs, 13 oz. it was about 2 lbs lighter than my previous tent. Construction and features seemed very good. As we had perfect weather on this trip, I haven't tested it in the rain yet, so can't tell how waterproof it is.

Used for the first time in the rainy Adirondacks. Tent stayed dry through heavy rains, not using the footprint. Only complaint is that while the tent is listed as "freestanding", you need to stake the foot area for it to lie flat as shown in the picture. Lightweight and packs small, which were my main goals.

Thought this was going to be too small, but it worked out just great. Extremely light and easy to pack/unpack--it went up in just a few minutes--no problem. The rain fly actually adds a couple of feet of "porch" space in front to put boots, day pack, etc. Held up just fine in the rain. Best purchase I've made all summer.

This tent is awesome - cannot be happier with the choice I made. Simple to put together, very very light, and quite roomy for a single tent (granted I am only 5'4"). HIGHLY recommended!

I would highly recommend this tent based on tests that I have done to it. This includes taking it out, setting it up in the rain, getting inside and I was absolutely amazed at the quality of the tent. With no condensation at all, or leaks, this is the ultimate tent. My son has one too and he has the 2 person version and he loves that one just as much. Great buy, worth every cent!! Our whole troop will be getting these tents, i wish to ask Big Agnes to keep making these tents. i would also advise other troops to take a look...

Used this tent in eastern Idaho in Sept '07. At the top of a mountain a huge thunderstorm hit just before dark. I had already set up the tent, but during the first of the storm I had to seek refuge in the mid-level trees because of the lightning. The bolts were hitting 100 yards from me. Then the hail, rain and wind came. The rain was the heaviest downpour that eastern Idaho had seen in ten years, and it lasted for 3 1/2 hours. The wind was at 30 mph for a while. After the lightning passed, I made it into the tent. There was a small problem trying to figure out how to get in without the rain coming in. I just did it quickly. After that I stayed completely dry the whole night. The bathtub design was crucial since the amount of rain caused a river of water under the tent between the floor and the ground tarp I had put down. It was like sleeping on a waterbed. I had also taken the precaution of sealing all of the seams of the tent before I ever used it,,,even though they had been sealed with tape during manufacture.