Cabela’s clones Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 and SL3, adds vents

Nice clone- I like how they addressed the doorway by extending the pole out a few inches – BA's Seedhouse and Fly Creek both are problematic in that area and Cabelas solved the problem. Vents are always good. This appears to me to be more a clone of the Fly Creek (based on having only a single point of attachment for the pole in the back rather than a Y in the rear for two attachments). Either way, Cabelas solved a couple issues. It's somewhat heavier, but still definitely a light tent. And cheaper than the Fly Creek by $60.

That is almost an exact clone! I like that they replaced the fabric loops with actual clips on the spine pole though. Threading the pole through the loops was always a little tedious to me.

What was the problem with the door on the SL? The only issue I ever had was that there was no zipper "tab" just a zipper pull that went directly to the zipper. It was hard to get it to operate smoothly sometimes.

> This appears to me to be more a clone of the Fly Creek (based on having only
> a single point of attachment for the pole in the back rather than a Y in the
> rear for two attachments)

I see what you mean about the 2-person version. But I think the 3-person version is closer to the Seedhouse SL3, because the spreader bar is quite wide.

From the specs, the Cabela's 3-person is only 3 ounces heavier than a Seedhouse SL3.
I assume that when Cabela's has a sale, these tents can be had for a good discount. If the 3-person was on sale for $200 – $250, I think it would be a good option.

I think there is only a 1-year warranty:

"Cabela's brand clothing and footwear is guaranteed for the lifetime of the product under normal wear and tear and defects in workmanship. All other Cabela's brand merchandise and National brand boots and shoes are guaranteed for one full year under normal use and against defects in materials or workmanship."

"What was the problem with the door on the SL? The only issue I ever had was that there was no zipper "tab" just a zipper pull that went directly to the zipper. It was hard to get it to operate smoothly sometimes."

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One of the common complaints is that since the door sloped backwards that rain would fall inside the tent when the fly door was opened in the rain. The Cabela's design extends the top pole out several inches which I would guess will alleviate that issue.

My only complaint with the Fly Creek sl1 has been the zipper on the fly and on the tent body. I've babied those zippers and still had them fail. Very frustrating. Personally I think that it would be worth it to pay an ounce or two penalty for more robust zippers on this tent.

"I've babied those zippers and still had them fail."

+1

They are YKKs, no reason for them to be a problem, but my FC2 zipper died in the first week.

It could be that the pole design on the Fly Creek puts too much stress–outward stretch–on the skimpy zippers; essentially pulling the two sides of the zipper apart.

Or maybe they're just cheap zippers.

I count 13 stakes! Does it come with a CO2-power nail gun? ;)

LOL @ Dale. No kidding. My Notch takes 4 stakes and it is non freestanding.

Oh I don' know…it takes me far longer to set a good pitch for a Hexamid, for example, than for a Fly Creek, even though the Hex uses fewer stakes. I spend perhaps three minutes tops driving in stakes for this tent. And it certainly won't blow away in high winds!