Big Agnes - Copper Spur HV UL2
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"I’m 6’4 240 and I use the 3 man for backpacking with 1 other person and a dog and it’s great."
"I use the 2P and am 6’2” without it being too short."
"I like the extra room. ... The extra room is why I've always use a 2P tent."
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"Personally I just like the simplicity and easy setup of a free standing tent ... I can pick the entire thing up and flip it upside down to dry it out in the sun, or easily pick it up and move it, etc, and if you're calling on rocky or hard ground you don't need to pound stakes in."
"A freestanding tent is a bit easier if you aren’t used to trekking pole tents. ... My first outing with my xmid was on hard packed ground in the desert where it was really difficult to get stakes in the ground. The tent blew over during a thunderstorm that evening. If I were going on the same trip again I’d probably just take the copper spur."
"I love free standing tents."
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"The tent is very well constructed and quite robust, with high-end materials. ... Construction quality has been much better than expected"
"I have and it managed pouring rain and high winds without issue."
"I’ve had that thing all over the most remote parts of the Colorado Rockies and it has always performed perfectly."
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"Copper Spur is perfect though I have also used a 20+ pound REI Kingdome when space was less of an issue. ... I do a fair amount of trips that start with a flight so a lighter tent that takes up less room is a must."
"I think it's right around 3lbs total and is fairly small ... I just strap it on my rear rack"
"packs down super small for backpacking"
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"I bought a BA Copper Spur 2L about four years ago. ... Best piece of camping/backpacking equipment I ever purchased."
"not crazy expensive (when compared to UL tents) ... great tent that will last forever if you take care of it"
"I got a Big Agnes tent that retails for $499 for $134."
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"Even if you only have one I regret going with the two person over the three when I take my girlfriend camping with me"
"it’s great for one person but a bit cramped for two. ... It will fit two but I hope you’re very good friends, which apparently you are."
"a two- person tent could only very tightly fit two people; in reality, it is more of a one-and-a-half person tent."
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"a two- person tent could only very tightly fit two people; in reality, it is more of a one-and-a-half person tent."
"I had the BA copper spur UL2 prior and it was ok but the xmid is another level."
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"1 of them lasted under 2 years with CONSTANT HEAVY USE, until the rain fly started leaking a lot and the zippers broke."
"The only downside is the zippers are very easy to get caught, at least on the older models."
"I’ve had trouble with zippers on Big Agnes tents, but I’am in the sand often."
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"My only comment on Big Agnes in my experience is that the tents are fragile because they are so ultralight. ... I’ve had my Copper Spur poles snap twice. ... it’s not great when you’re in the back country and you’ve got to hold everything together with duck tape just to make it through the rest of the trip."
"1 of them lasted under 2 years with CONSTANT HEAVY USE, until the rain fly started leaking a lot and the zippers broke."
"But if you have an ultralight tent, the fabric is much lighter and thinner: way easier for ants, mice, etc. to chew into."
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"Big Agnes Copper Spur is a pound lighter, just not as sturdy."
adeadhead 1.0Copper spur hv ul2 right where it should be. Surprised Nemo doesn't appear more. Neat chart.
Alaskanarrowusa 1.0If you can stretch the budget just a llittle or do some sales hunting, consider the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 OR MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 OR Durston X-Mid 2. [11 Best 2-Persons Tent for Camping and Backpacking](https://alaskanarrows.com/11-best-2-person-tent-camping-and-backpacking/) can help with the others. They’re are all 3-season tents with better fabrics, stronger pole architecture, roomier vestibules and more thoughtful details (doors, vents, zips) than budget models. They’ll be heavier and cost more than the Cloud-Up versions but they’re way more durable and comfortable long term, take it from me, I’ve gone on countless trips with various types of tents so yeah! If $300 is a hard cap, watch for sales or used tents online, you’ll find something!
Alone_Indication_272 1.0Great tent. But make sure your pads fit width wise. It’s pretty uncomfortable if you have pads overlapping.
AmazingExperiance 1.0I just bought this tent online for 284.99 which included tax. That's us dollars though.
I thought so too. I received it. Has tags. The credit card charge shows as Cao Ky Duyen and not Simolary(business name). I wish the tag specifically said copper spur hv ul 2. Instead it says copper spur hv ul Then the various options they offer with a check mark next to 2 person and a check mark next to orange. I'm going to set it up now in the kitchen to verify it's the right one!
anonyngineer 1.0I've been using a Copper Spur HV UL2 since 2018, but as a solo tent. But I'm 6' tall and 230 pounds.
ClearBlueWaters1974 1.0Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2
I thought about the UL3, but I'm always alone, so the 2 was fine for me. A big one person tent, then. Plenty of room for just one. And, you're right. They aren't cheap. I got mine on a light sale for $469.95 from $529.95. The best gear never is cheap, but I'm at the age (51) where I can buy the best of the best. So, I do. I don't buy new cars, though I could, or waste money on anything else, but I buy the best gear. That's what I spend my money on. The rest I save so when I hit retirement age, I'll just travel, hike, pack, climb, paddle, ski, bike, kite surf (something new I'm picking up), and whatever else I want without much concern because I'll be geared up for it. I went through enough cheap stuff in my 20's and 30's. I'm good with that.
gregn8r1 1.0I have a Big Agnes copper spur hv ul2 tent. I think it's right around 3lbs total and is fairly small; I just strap it on my rear rack although in the future I may try to pack it in a waterproof bag and tie the poles to the top-tube. I was also really tempted by the even smaller Nemo dragonfly bikepack, which is super compact and has some nicer features, including a great waterproof bag that is built to fit between drop bars, but it was almost $200 more. I'm also trying to get a smaller sleeping bag. I just bought a synthetic-fill bag, but it doesn't compress as much as I'd prefer and I was still cold in 45-degree (Fahrenheit) weather, which according to the rating it should be very comfortable in. So I may look at down bags, which supposedly can pack very small, but are expensive.
hikerjer 1.0I have that tent and it’s great for one person but a bit cramped for two. It will fit two but I hope you’re very good friends, which apparently you are. The only downside is the zippers are very easy to get caught, at least on the older models. Still, a great tent. Spend the extra bucks and get the foot print so you can pitch it only using the fly. Nice option when conditions warrant it.
I like my Copper Spur HV UL 2 as a solo tent.
Hiker_Trash12 1.0Big Agnes copper spur HVUL2. My wife and I have hiked well over 3,000 miles in this tent and still happily married.
I’m just going to chime back in since a few people have recommended a 3p tent. We actually bought the BA copper spur HVUL3 at first and returned after our first trip it as it was too big for us as a backpacking tent. We downgraded to the HVUL2 and with each of us having our own door and vestibule it’s plenty big enough. If you are looking for a 3p tent then go for it. It’s big.
HikingWiththeHuskies 1.0I backpack with one of our Siberian Huskies (one is 45lbs, other is 55lbs) using either and XMid Pro 2 or Copper Spur HV UL2. I'm about 5'10". I like having some room in the tent for stuff or just hanging out. Both of the above tents work great for this.
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