Big Agnes - Copper Spur HV UL2
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Last updated: Dec 5, 2025 Scoring
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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"
"They’re the best for the price."
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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."
"packs down super small for backpacking"
"I think it's right around 3lbs total and is fairly small ... I just strap it on my rear rack"
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"I've had mine for over ten years and still use it."
"Took it on the Uinta Highline Trail in Utah this past August, where the afternoon hailstorms were mind blowing. ... This tent is a freaking bomb shelter."
"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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"I use the 2P and am 6’2” without it being too short."
"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 a big Agnes copper spur 2. I'm 6 foot 3 and fit comfortably with my gear."
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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."
"I went with this tent because it was freestanding. I had treking pole tents, but they didn't always work where I wanted to setup."
"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."
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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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"I seriously can’t imagine two people squeezed in there!"
"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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"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."
"I just got the copper spur today and was disappointed to see how thin it is, especially on the bottom. ... I was thinking of returning it bc I ’m fearful it will rip while I’m out on a 500 mile thru hike."
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"In my opinion, the Copper Spur’s design becomes less stable as it scales up in size, particularly in windy conditions. ... For example, the UL1 is quite wind-resistant when staked and guyed out properly, but I wouldn’t expect the UL5 to handle adverse weather with the same performance."
"Big Agnes Copper Spur is a pound lighter, just not as sturdy."
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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."
Copper spur hv ul2 right where it should be. Surprised Nemo doesn't appear more. Neat chart.
r/CampingGear • I analyzed Reddit data for the 25 most recommended camping tents (in the past year) ->If 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!
r/hikinggear • 2p backpacking tent lightweight ->Great tent. But make sure your pads fit width wise. It’s pretty uncomfortable if you have pads overlapping.
r/backpacking • What's the best 2 person backpacking tent that won't make me hate my partner? ->I just bought this tent online for 284.99 which included tax. That's us dollars though.
r/Ultralight • Is Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2 still a good buy in 2025 for $509 CAD? ->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!
r/Ultralight • Is Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2 still a good buy in 2025 for $509 CAD? ->I've been using a Copper Spur HV UL2 since 2018, but as a solo tent. But I'm 6' tall and 230 pounds.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Keep Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 or return and find a better tent/deal? ->Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2
r/CampingandHiking • Novice looking for advice about tents. ->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.
r/CampingandHiking • Novice looking for advice about tents. ->Wickiup 3 is an awesome tent for 2 adults and a kid, so it should also work for 1 adult and 2 teenagers.. not ultralight but stormproof and plenty of room to sit or half stand in it. You can also get a half inner for it or just use the fly alone. Plus you can pitch it in less than 3 minutes, just put in the 6 pegs, insert the main pole and its ready, inner can bet kept attached to the fly and if you do not expect any storms or heavy rain no more guylines are needed. Only downside is, it's not freestanding, on wood platforms or rocky terrain I grab my big agnes copper spur 2 hv (if we are only two, for 3 its too small)
r/Ultralight • 3 person ultralight tent with KIDS? ->I have a ba HV UL 2 long and love the thing. It’s my goto freestanding at the moment.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Keep Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 or return and find a better tent/deal? ->I own a copper spur hvul2 long and love it. It’s my goto freestanding.
r/Ultralight • Is Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2 still a good buy in 2025 for $509 CAD? ->I 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.
r/bicycletouring • How feasible is bringing a tent while wanting to pack as light as possible? ->I 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.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Keep Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 or return and find a better tent/deal? ->Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 UL HV. Go with the footprint option. It allows you to set up the fly without the canopy when conditions warrant. On sale at REI right now.
r/backpacking • 2-person tent for one person ->Big Agnes’s Copper Spur HV UL. Great tent. The foot print is extra but is really nice as it allows you to set up the fly without the tent canopy. Then it serves more like a tarp when appropriate and saves you weight. Nice option. You can find them in the upper end of your price range if you watch the sales.
r/backpacking • Does anyone have 2 person Tent recommendations? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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