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Big Agnes Seedhouse SL3 Super Light Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
Outlet dept. has Big Agnes Seedhouse 3 Person Tent w/ Cross-Over...
By ejooso2304800
Ranked #2448 - 3-Season Tents
July 14, 2008
Outlet dept. has Big Agnes Seedhouse 3 Person Tent w/ Cross-Over Pole & FootprintBig at $222.57, Anyone knows the differences between that tent and this Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Tent priced at $419.95?
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By RHPeterson
Ranked #1997 - 3-Season Tents
May 18, 2009
I contacted Big Agnes and asked them a similar question, about switching the included poles with carbon fiber poles. Here is Chris Tamucci's answer: Thanks for the email Russ. The poles only account for some of the difference in weight. A lot of weight savings between the tents is in the fabrics and hardware used on the tent. I suspect that a Seedhouse SL3 will be lighter than a standard Seedhouse 3 with carbon poles. The carbon poles for a Seedhouse 3 cost over $200 and from what we’ve seen shave about 7-9oz. There is a 19oz difference between the two stock tents. Just something for you to consider. You’ll get a lighter tent for less money by purchasing a stock Seedhouse SL3.
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By Kurtis Stadsvold
Ranked #1923 - 3-Season Tents
May 4, 2009
also the crossover pole is a shorter one that just keeps the fly off of the tent wall not the kind in the SL3 that goes all the way over the tent. There is also an additional pole that goes gives the vestibule more structure and room. It weighs a bit more though
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By moroni
Ranked #32 - 3-Season Tents
October 13, 2008
Looks to me that the only difference is the pole material. Thus, you are paying $180 extra for one less pound in your pack.The poles are the major difference. The SL series use the DAC Featherlite NSL pole system & the standard Seedhouse series use the 7001 aluminum poles which increases the overall weight by 1.5 lbs. & yes the price difference is $180. If you want to lose the extra weight, you have to pay for it!
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Fly] Silicone-treated ripstop nylon w / 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating; [Floor] Silicone-treated ripstop nylon w / waterproof polyurethane coating
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 6
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL aluminum
- Doors:
- 1
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- 84 x 62in (213x 157cm), 39sq ft (3.6sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 46in (117cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 11sq ft (1sq m)
- Packed Size:
- 20 x 8in (51 x 20cm)
- Ventilation:
- Mesh walls
- Weight:
- 3lb 15oz (1786g)
- Recommended Use:
- Ultralite backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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