Gear Review
Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Super Light Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
Well-Designed, Well-Made
By A.R.M.
Ranked #1574 - 3-Season Tents
August 7, 2007
I've taken this tent on a few trips since I purchased it on your website earlier this year and I'm quite impressed with it. I bought it because I don't need the fly on most nights and it's far nicer looking at the stars than a tent ceiling. I use it primarily as a luxury lightweight solo tent. It weighs 9 ounces more than the Seedhouse SL1, but the extra square footage is nice to have. While the inner mesh tent is free-standing, the fly does require stakes and guylines (included) to function properly. If I don't plan on using the fly but think that there is a remote possibility of precipitation, I'll go ahead and stake out the fly and then remove it. That way, I can throw on my headlamp at 3:00 A.M. and have the fly installed and cinched down in a little over a minute if necessary. The fly fits very well and helps the tent withstand significant winds with ease. The vestibule isn't huge, but it will fit a few pairs of boots or a small pack. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the entry. It can be a little awkward getting in and out with the fly on, particularly if it's raining. That's a small flaw in such an otherwise excellent tent though.
View Details: Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 Super Light Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [canopy] nylon mesh (20D); [floor] nylon ripstop, PU coating (1200mm); [fly] nylon ripstop, PU coating (1200mm)
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 1
- Number of Vestibules:
- 1
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite
- Floor Space:
- 28 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 84 x 42 in
- Interior Height:
- 38 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 8 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 6.5 x 16 in
- Seams:
- [fly and floor] fully taped (PVC free)
- Ventilation:
- mesh walls
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes, footprint not included
- Trail Weight:
- 2 lb 10 oz
- Recommended Use:
- fast packing, backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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