Outdoor and Mountain Gear Reviews

The Steamboat Springs, Colorado based manufacturer Big Agnes have a great range of super lightweight tents under the Seedhouse name.The Seedhouse SuperLight (SL) range.The company name all their products after local history, places, peaks and rivers, so bear that in mind if you are out that way sometime and drive along Seedhouse Road!

The Seedhouse SuperLight (SL) tents are as the name suggests super light as well as durable, straight forward to erect and manufactured from some of the lightest materials available.With a single hub / Featherlite NSL pole system design and fly, floor and tent body made from ultra light rip-stop nylon with mesh ventilation the Seedhouse SL range is an outstanding 3 season choice for the lightweight camper.Click on an image below for more detailed information about each model.

Seedhouse SL1

Seedhouse SL2

Please note that Big Agnes’s basic Seedhouse range of tents is now discontinued.  If you are looking for an alternative to the popular Seedhouse 3, then the ultralight (UL) Fly Creek UL3 or Copper Spur UL3 come highly recommended.  For something a bit bigger, consider the Fly Creek UL4 or Copper Spur UL4.

  Please note that Big Agnes’s basic Seedhouse range of tents is now discontinued.  If you are looking for an alternative to the popular Seedhouse 3, then the ultralight (UL) Fly Creek UL3 or Copper Spur UL3 come highly recommended.  For something a bit bigger, consider the Fly Creek UL4 or Copper Spur UL4.

Larger backpacking tents are great for that break in the wilderness or just a vacation with family or friends andthe Seedhouse 3 from Big Agnes is at home in the back country as at a serviced campsite.With an impressive weight to space ratio it has plenty of room to accommodate three people and light enough to carry in your pack, particularly if it is split between a couple of people.Thanks to it’s advanced hub pole design the Seedhouse 3 is quick and easy to pitch and it is designed for three season use.Made from high quality tough materials incorporating a waterproof fly and floor with a mesh tent body it is a brilliant choice for the discerning camper and from our partner it comes with with a FREE genuine Big Agnes footprint (worth over $30) to extend the life of the floor.

To purchase this Seedhouse 3 person tent with FREE floor simply click on one of the images above.

The Seedhouse series is made up of three high specification tents, the others being the Seedhouse 1 and Seedhouse 2, with this tent being the largest of the range.All are of similar freestanding design using lightweight Yunan 7000 series aluminum 8.91mm poleswhich fit into a hub, a cross pole gives extra height (on the 3 person model only)and plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up.The floor area is a full 39sq ft and the head height a generous 42”, while the 14sq ft vestibule provides ample room for packs and boots.Further dimension details can be found at the end of this review.

The fly on the Big Agnes Seedhouse 3 is 40D nylon rip-stop with a silicone treatment and 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating while the tent body is constructed of high quality 40D nylon mesh permitting excellent bug free cross ventilation on even the walmest summer evening.The floor is 70D, 190T nylon with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating.A “D” shaped door gives plenty of clearance as it leads from the vestibule to the tent body where there are two really useful mesh floor pockets.There is a storm flap over the vestibule zipper and the vestibule door boasts a window.All seams are taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC’s) tape and 11 superlight aluminum stakes are included.Loops are ready fitted to take the Big Agnes trapezoid gear loft (sold separately).

This supurb tent comes in at a trail weight of just 5lb 6oz and with a full packed weight of only 5lb 11oz you can comfortably consider taking the FREE foolprint along too weighing a mere 11oz.If however, you are looking for an even lighter 3 person tent, you might want to also look at the ultralight Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 or for something a little smaller the 2 person Fly Creek UL2 .

Buy now with complete confidence from our partner who is a major player in the outdoor sports industry. You can benefit from their FREE shipping offer on all orders over $45 and receive a FREE footprint with every tent purchased (see site for terms and conditions). Your credit card details and purchase are 100% safe because they use secure server technology to encrypt all of your personal information. Once encrypted, your data cannot be read as it travels over the Internet.

To buy this great, lightweight tent with a FREE genuine Big Agnes footprint (worth over $30) simply click on the link below.

Big Agnes Seedhouse 3 Tent

Looking for a light and durable solo tent, that is straight forward to erect?Then look no further than the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1 tent which uses some of the lightest materials available. The Seedhouse SL1 is of free standing design, for three season use and as it’s name suggests is super light.Not only that, but you get a double walled tent that reduces condensation problems which is a big advantage over a tarp or bivvy bag.What’s more, it’s a bug-free haven you can sit up in.It is the smallest tent of Big Agnes’ extremely popular Seedhouse SL range.

To buy this great product with a FREE footprint simply click on an image above.

This Seedhouse SL tent is a great addition to Big Agnes’ outstanding range, and one of the lightest on the market today. Weighing just over 2 lbs (2 lbs 6oz trail weight) or alternatively packed weight 2lb 13oz, (optional footprint weighs only 5.5oz and protects the tent floor or can be used as a groundsheet) the Seedhouse SL1 is the tent lightweight campers have been waiting for!

The Seedhouse SL 1 uses the advanced Featherlite NSL pole system from manufacturer DAC, constructed from eco-friendly anodized TH72M aluminium, with press fit connectors and lightweight hubs. With a single hub/pole design, DAC’s twist clips quickly and easily attach the tent body to the pole frame.

The fly and floor are both made from ultralight silicone treated rip-stop nylon with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating whilst the tent body is ultralight breathable nylon rip-stop and polyester mesh with two mesh walls which provide excellent cross ventilation on those warm evenings.

The Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 1 has a ‘D’ shaped door and a vestibule large enough to keep boots and other kit in.The vestibule zipper is protected by a storm flap whilst inside is a handy mesh pocket above the door and loops to attach the Big Agnes gear loft (sold separately). Night time visibility has been considered by the manufacturer who has used reflective webbing on the tent corners and included reflective guy lines.

All seams are taped with a waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane and there are 11 superlight eco-friendly anodized aluminium J stakes. The Seedhouse SL1has a floor area of 22sq ft, vestibule area of 5sq ft and head and leg heights of 38″ and 16” respectively, yet packs down to just 5.5” x 16”. Further size details can be found at the end of this review.

Buy now with complete confidence from our partner who is a major player in the outdoor sports industry. You can benefit from their FREE shipping offer on all orders over $45 and receive a FREE footprint with every tent purchased (see site for terms and conditions). Your credit card details and purchase are 100% safe because they use secure server technology to encrypt all of your personal information. Once encrypted, your data cannot be read as it travels over the Internet.

To buy this great, super light tent with a FREE genuine Big Agnes footprint simply click on the link below.

Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1

 Please note that the Big Agnes Seedhouse 2 is now discontinued.  The Superlight Seedhouse SL2 is a great alternative as are the ultralight Copper Spur UL2 and Fly Creek UL2.

Backpacking tents are great for getting away from it all and the Seedhouse 2 from Colorado based Big Agnes is at home in the back country as at an established campsite.With an impressive weight to space ratio it has plenty of room to accommodate two people and light enough to carry in your pack.Thanks to it’s hub pole design the Seedhouse 2 is quick and easy to pitch and it is designed for three season use.Made from high quality tough materials incorporating a waterproof fly and floor with a mesh tent body it is a brilliant choice for the discerning camper and from our partner it comes with with a FREE genuine Big Agnes footprint (worth over $30) to extend the life of the floor.

To purchase this great Seedhouse 2 person tent simply click on one of the images above.

The Seedhouse series is made up of three high specification tents, the others being the Seedhouse 1 and Seedhouse 3, with this tent sitting in the middle of the range.All are of similar freestanding design which uses lightweight Yunan 7000 series aluminum 8.91mm poles which fit into a hub and plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up.The floor area is a full 28sq ft and the head height a generous 38”, while the 8sq ft vestibule provides ample room for packs and boots.Further dimension details can be found at the end of this review.

The fly on the Big Agnes Seedhouse 2 is 40D nylon rip-stop with a silicone treatment and 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating while the tent body is 40D nylon mesh permitting excellent ventilation.The floor is 70D, 190T nylon with 1500mm waterproof polyurethane coating.A “D” shaped door leads from the vestibule to the tent body where there are two really useful mesh floor pockets.There is a storm flap over vestibule zipper and the vestibule door boasts a window.All seams are taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC’s) tape and 11 superlight aluminum stakes are included.Loops are ready fitted to take the Big Agnes triangular gear loft (sold separately).

This supurb tent comes in at a trail weight of just 3lb 12oz and with a full pack weight of only 5lb 4oz you can comfortably consider taking the FREE foolprint along too weighing a mere 8oz.If however, you are looking for an even lighter 2 person tent, you might want to also look at the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 and the Seedhouse SL2.

Buy now with complete confidence from our partner who is a major player in the outdoor sports industry. You can benefit from their FREE shipping offer on all orders over $45 and receive a FREE footprint with every tent purchased (see site for terms and conditions). Your credit card details and purchase are 100% safe because they use secure server technology to encrypt all of your personal information. Once encrypted, your data cannot be read as it travels over the Internet.

To buy this great, lightweight tent with a FREE genuine Big Agnes footprint (worth over $30)simply click on the link below.

Big Agnes Seedhouse 2 Tent

Looking for a light and durable 2 Person tent, that is straight forward to erect and really has room in it for two people?Then look no further than the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 2 tent which uses some of the lightest materials available. The Seedhouse SL2 is of free standing design, forthree season use and as it’s name suggests is superlight. It is the bigger sibling of the highly popular Seedhouse SL1.

To buy this great product with a FREE footprint (worth over $30) simply click on the image above.

This Seedhouse SL tent is a great addition to Big Agnes’ outstanding range, and one of the lightest on the market today. Weighing under over 3 lbs (2 lbs. 14 oz. trail weight) or alternatively packed weight 3lb 6oz, (optional footprint weight 5oz ) the Seedhouse SL2 is the tent lightweight campers have been waiting for!

The Seedhouse SL2 uses the advanced Featherlite NSL pole system from manufacturer DAC, constructed from eco-friendly anodized TH72M aluminium, with press fit connectors and lightweight hubs. With a single hub/pole design, DAC’s twist clips quickly and easily attach the tent body to the pole frame.

The fly and floor are both made from ultralight silicone treated rip-stop nylon with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating whilst the tent body is ultralight breathable nylon rip-stop and polyester mesh which offers excellent ventilation.

The Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 has a ‘D’ shaped door and a vestibule large enough to keep packs and boots in.The vestibule zipper is protected by a storm flap whilst inside is a handy mesh pocket above the door and loops to attach a gear loft (sold separately). Night time visibility has been considered by the manufacturer who has used reflective webbing on the tent corners and included reflective guylines.

All seams are taped with a waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane and there are 11 superlight eco-friendly anodized aluminum J stakes. The Seedhouse SL2 has a floor area of 28sq ft, vestibule area of 8sq ft and head height of 38″ yet packs down to just 6.5” x 16”. Further size details can be found at the end of this review.

Buy now with complete confidence from our partner who is a major player in the outdoor sports industry. You can benefit from their FREE shipping offer on all orders over $45 and receive a FREE footprint with every tent purchased (see site for terms and conditions). Your credit card details and purchase are 100% safe because they use secure server technology to encrypt all of your personal information. Once encrypted, your data cannot be read as it travels over the Internet.

To buy this great, superlight tent with a FREE genuine Big Agnes footprint (worth over $30) simply click on the link below.

Big Agnes Seedhouse Superlight SL2 Tent