Big Agnes Sarvis SL1+ w/ eVent Review

"This tent rocks! Okay, so once you get past the sheer beauty of this tent, it has so much to offer. I am 6'2, and weigh in currently at about 280. I took this tent out last weekend, and I was the most comfortable I have been in a long time in a solo shelter. I have tried the Kelty Dart, a Hennessey Hammock, an REI Taj 3 just for me, and so on, and this tent has the best combination of any I've ever used of size, weight, comfort, etc... I showed this tent to a few of my co-workers, and they couldn't believe the size of the tent stuff sack. When I let them hold it, their jaws dropped! Yeah, this tent is that light. If you aren't willing to give up insect protection for a tarp, this is about the next best thing. The length is adequate for someone my height, something unusual in solo and UL gear. The width is nice - 45" in the middle and 43" at the front. The height is above average, but not outstanding. I can sit up hunched over, but if I try to sit up straight, my head does touch. Maybe that wouldn't be an issue for a shorter camper. The night I took it out, the temperature got down into the 40's on the AT in N Georgia. I was able to stay comfortable, and in the morning, the only condensation I could feel was so slight that I could not see any on my hand after wiping the inside of the tent. I also like how short the pole sections are. It really helps in stuffing my backpack that they are probably less than a foot long folded up. I could go on and on. For $150 (50% off since eVent fabric was discontinued), this tent is a steal. For $280 (full price for tent minus eVent), this tent is a good value - at $150, this is my best gear buy ever!"