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This is a shot of the unique hub that makes setting the Big Agnes up so easy. It's very convenient, but it's a little awkward to pack into the pole sleeve. Overall, I'd give this tent an excellent rating. I'll be using it a lot between now and the long trek this fall, comparing it to the Zoid for lightness and comfort. Right now, I figure that this will be the tent that goes to Yellowstone and the Teton Crest trail with me. For more detailed information, visit the Big Agnes website. By the way, there is an SL model of the Seedhouse 1 that knocks off another 17 ounces of weight for another $60 or so. 2 lbs. 14 oz. is a pretty light all-weather tent. Of course, if you have the fitted footprint, both tents can be used with only the fly and 6.5 oz. footprint. The Zoid is shown in the photo below, sans fly, set up for a crystal clear night under the stars in the Vedauwoo region of the Medicine Bow National Forest of Wyoming. Except for the lack of headroom, the Zoid is incredible for use under those conditions. Lots of ventilations, easy pitching, and light weight make it one that won't get left in the closet on a lot of my dry weather trips. My biggest complaint with the Zoid is its flat roof, which tends to collect, in large amounts, any precipitation that falls. It then dumps said precip in your face when you open the fly, soaking the interior of the tent. If not for that, I probably wouldn't have been shopping for the Big Agnes. |
