Copper Spur HV UL Bikepacking 1

I had a hubba Hubba nx2 but wanted lighter so I got a hornet osmo 2P. Returned it because I couldn’t get in the tent during rain without the poorly designed fly dropping water on tent body mesh. Now I have a Durston xmid2 pro for most trips and a BA copper spur 1 if its platform tenting. I love the hubba. Old style was just too heavy. All the Durston products are fantastic!

Just get the Copper Spur. It’s the gold standard for a reason. Use it for a few seasons and you’ll have enough experience to know exactly what you want out of your next tent. I have a 3-person Copper Hotel bike packing tent which has been amazing for 6 years and a BA Tiger Wall UL2 which I hate only because I know what I’m missing having not gotten a Copper Spur UL2 instead. My next tent will be a CS UL2.

I run a Copper Spur 1p in NH. It’s very robust, and being compact and freestanding, allows me to squeeze into tight spots. If that’s less of an issue and you prefer to make the space tradeoff the 2p is a good bet. I do find the vestibules cramped on the 1p; the 2p I’d be more inclined to keep gear inside. If weather is bad I’ll keep gear at my feet in the 1p just because the vestibules are so tight. BA opted for this weird trekking pole porch-thing with their fly design. Quite frankly, it’s the thing I hate most, but the tent is well-designed and suits my needs regardless. The whole reason I pack a freestanding tent is because I *don’t* use poles.

Big Agnes specs 53oz for the copper spur ul3 at trail weight. The copper spur 1p is 32oz. Durston really shines with it's space for value, the xmid 1 has the same footprint as many lightweight 2 person shelters. Which is good and bad. You'd be hard pressed to find a comparable combination of weight/price/living space.

What kind of trips? Weekend beginner or planning a thru-hike? I’ve had copper spur (for solo, my fav tent ever) and hubba hubba (for two people) and loved both. I also have a Marmot out and do not recommend. They make great sleeping bags, not tents. I’ve been eyeing Durston recently as many people seem to recommend.

I love my Big Agnes Copper Spur 1p. Would get the 2p in a heartbeat. Pitched it on bare, rolling rock in 30 knot head-on winds no problem.

love my big Agnes copper spur 1. im small, though, so find it plenty roomy for just me (and some stuff). i asked them to show me how it went together then I climbed in it at the store. i camp a lot and the durston is raved about due to the packability (when it’s wet/raining). good luck.