In the search for a light weight but roomy one/two person tent I stumbled upon the Big Agnes Seedhouse 2. Reviews across the web highlighted a good space/weight ratio and great pack size. As the brand wasn’t very well known in the UK I was able to pick up a bargain online.

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From Big Agnes:

Seedhouse SL tents have become the signature series in our backpacking line; pieces of gear to stand the test of time. Like a gin martini or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, Seedhouse SL tents are simple, efficient and classic. If it’s your cross-country bike tour or the weekend peak you’ve been looking to bag; the Seedhouse will forever be faithful.

First impression were very good and the tent definitely fulfilled my requirements. The Seedhouse is superlight, the pole system very good and super easy to pitch/take down.

Specification:

Vestibule area: 8 square feet
Trail weight: 3 pounds 12 ounces (poles, fly, and tent body)
Packed weight: 4 pounds 3 ounces (poles, fly, tent body, stakes, guylines, stuff sacks, instructions, and packaging)
Footprint weight: 8 ounces (sold separately)
Base dimensions: 84 by 52 inches (at its widest point; not including vestibule)
Packed size: 7 by 18 inches (W x H x D)

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As a tent for two people plus kit the Seedhouse 2 is snug. Asa one person tent I found it ideal. The mesh sides make the Seedhouse feel much colder than other tents. This combined with the fly not sitting very low to the ground and you have a great tent for controlling condensation but I found protection not really adequate enough for the UK spring weather.

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The tent can stand up to some pretty harsh weather. I spent a number of night out in the English Lake District in some pretty harsh weather and the Seedhouse was solid throughout.

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It was during this trip that I found the one thing I couldn’t ignore about the Seedhouse. Due to the slope of the fly when the fly door is open water can drip straight into the sleeping area of the tent, straight through the mesh and into (in my case) my sleeping bag. This was enough for me to move the tent on. The Seedhouse 2 was replaced with a MSR Hubba Hubba.