Big Agnes Seedhouse SL 3 Person Dome Tent Review

The Seedhouse SL 3 has one door and a peak center height of 3' 7, which is 11 inches less than the average height of the 139 different 3 person tents we have studied. With 43 square feet of room inside, it is a little bit smaller than some other 3-person tents, and it could be a little cramped for you and, up to two other campers all through the 3-seasons, this tent is suggested for use in, smaller tents similar to this one generally make a suitable choice for people who appreciate spending lots of hours outside exploring the great outdoors.

Some of the cool things about dome tents are, that they are under normal circumstances not too heavy, making them easy to carry. In most all cases, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are generally speaking, freestanding and very easy to set up. In good weather, you could do without securing the tent with stakes and ropes, not that this is recommended.

Dome tents are the most common of all the various sorts of tents you will see when camping. They tend to do better in the rain than other types, allowing water to roll off the slanted sides, unlike cabin tents that have flat tops, allowing the rain to pool on the top. The most basic dome tent should have a rectangular floor, slanted walls two or more poles which cross in the center of the roof. Because of their construction, it is typically considered that they are best for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

Beneath you can check out a list of the tent's pros and cons.

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• 8 add_circle_outline PROS

• 5 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Seedhouse SL can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not even have to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the ground with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Vestibule. Having one vestibule. Gives you somewhere to store shoes and other things that can get dirty, muddy, this is a huge plus.
3. Internal storage. It is good to see Big Agnes has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your things.
4. Breathable. The Seedhouse SL's interior uses a mesh fabric on the inside of the tent, and this helps maximize the flow of air. With the extra ventilation, and this tent is great for use in the warmer months.
5. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the entire body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 1200mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy rain.
6. Other sizes are available. Big Agnes has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
7. Low price. It is a great deal for a 3 person dome tent that provides this much room. Not many tents available on the market give this level of quality for only $349.95

CONS

1. Not roomy. With a floor area of 43 square feet, the Seedhouse SL 3 is smaller than quite a few of the 139 other 3 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 11% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative factor for some people.
3. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, there is one available separately designed for the Seedhouse SL 3 footprint Even though the floor may be made of Coated ripstop nylon, it is still better to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
4. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have lots of things to rave about. The sloping sides do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Big Agnes's Seedhouse SL 3 tent is suitable for backpacking. Here are a few other nice points not mentioned above which, were found and liked, while reviewing the model: Sidecar vestibules provide extra storage that is easily accessible from the interior of your tent , 3-D shelf is ideal for stashing oversized gear, utilizing dead space above your feet and Velcro tabs connect fly to pole structure providing perfect pitch and extra stability.

With wonderful ratings, a couple of reviews and a peak height of 3' and 43 square feet of space for sleeping, this tent is like your very own little home away from home. This enables you to enjoy some delightful time in the outdoors. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can read through above.

If you came to this page looking for recommendations about this actual tent, we think, it should make for a good buy. If you simply happened to land on this website while browsing for a new tent having not heard of this manufacurer or this tent model before, it is possibly a good thing to look at a few more comparable tents also.

Value for money: When considering value for your money, this tent is cheaper than the usual cost of all the one hundred and ninety-three, three-person tents we have taken a look at, this itself does not make it good value for money. One should also look at other areas in-depth, as we do with every tent.

When we tally up the ratings of an individual tent, we consider plenty of things, finding areas where the tent could excel against other very similar tents and where it is not quite as good. On this occasion, with an overall rating of 4.6 and the price details above, It is simple enough to see that with a price of $349.95 The Seedhouse SL 3 is a decent deal and competitively priced when compared with similar tents.

Its overall score shows that the quality and size the tent provides were not skimped on to arrive at a price tag undoubtedly below the normal price for comparable tents. It should make a superb choice for most people looking for an adequate three-season backpacking tent to camp in, that will serve you well for years to come.