Big Agnes - Copper Spur HV UL2

Copper spur hv ul2 right where it should be. Surprised Nemo doesn't appear more. Neat chart.

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!

Great tent. But make sure your pads fit width wise. It’s pretty uncomfortable if you have pads overlapping.

I 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!

Big 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.

I like my Copper Spur HV UL 2 as a solo tent.

Big 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.

Another vote for this tent! I was camping in a spot that I didn’t realize was going to collect water. Woke up to find the tent was in about 2 inches of water but I was nice and dry inside - no leaks! Weight is not bad at all and setup is super simple as others have said. I use it solo, but the two vestibules and two doors are a plus as well in giving flexibility for positioning. The material is very thin, so be sure to spend the extra on the proper ground tarp. Only complaint I’ve had is that one of the zippers is occasionally likes to be difficult and the others are easy to snag.

I've used the Copper Spur HV UL2 for quite a few years. Unless they updated it, it does require re-waterproofing every year or two. There are tents with better materials that have essentially permanent waterproofing. The tent setup is fairly straightforward, no complaints. It's not the fastest to set up but there's nothing particularly annoying about it. You could probably find a lighter weight tent as well. I like the space of the UL2 compared to the UL1, but I do sometimes wish I had a lighter tent overall. You will want to most likely buy a ground sheet. I've used DUCK brand "MAX Insulating Film" for mine, cut to shape, though whenever I buy another one I'm probably going with something like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K9XZ1JT?smid=AP1AW6G204RCT&th=1 . Big Agnes sells a fitted one I think, but last I checked it was needlessly expensive. So overall, it's a good tent, has got the job done for 5-6 years now, but I don't particularly love it or anything to completely recommend it above others. I have no idea about the SlingFin ones. My brother has used a Durston tent that uses trekking poles for the frame, and that style has become increasingly popular. The weight savings seems nice, but I'm not sure if I'd use it with carbon fiber trekking poles in higher winds.

When pitched properly, it's fine for most weather. I wouldn't use it in super high winds though. I didn't have any problems in Patagonia with it but I also didn't run into incredibly windy weather at any campsites. The windiest campsites I was at also had windbreaks. I've used it in other moderately high winds without issues, just have to take the extra steps to put extra stakes in. I haven't had any problems with rain. I did have to reapply waterproofing, but I had a lot of warning before it would've become an issue. You see the outer shell fabric start holding more water than it should. Again, it's not a tent that I consider to be so great that you should immediately buy it, it's just *fine*. I haven't had any real problems with it. The other ones you're considering might simply be better, but I haven't used them. I don't think you'll regret buying it, but you might not love it.

Me and my girlfriend both have a copper spur hv ul 2. Absolutely great tents but I would definitely not consider them the most durable. We both use a ground cloth and have had no issues, but it is “ultralight” material.

Me and my girlfriend both have our own Copper Spur HV UL 2 tents. Can't say enough good things about it. I would recommend the BA groundsheet for it but it is pretty overpriced. My girlfriend got a tyvek one for 20$ and while it works fine it can be annoying at times. If you do get a[ tyvek groundsheet](https://campvek.com/) I would suggest doing [this mod](https://youtu.be/5nfJvTCoAOo?si=06Yasyqb4r1ZMdzD) to allow it to pitch fly first. I like my BA groundsheet since it clips in easy and you can pitch fly first if it's raining. I did just order a Durston X-Dome 1+(about 1lb lighter, more compressible, big vestibule space, only one door/vestibule, I like the shape of the floor to give you internal space, and a few other small things) to replace mine but that's not to say there is anything wrong with the Copper Spur. I just wanted the lighter weight tent at the end of the day. If I kept my Copper Spur for the rest of my life I would be perfectly fine. I will say it would help to add a bit longer of guyline to the vestibule tie downs to get a really tight vestibule or for uneven ground pitches. Getting it from REI if you are a member also gives you that sweet 1 year return policy. It's quick and easy to setup, pretty light for what it is, and the internal pockets are great. The big pocket is a dream for stuffing clothing up there. People think it doesn't come with enough stakes for all the guylines but they are actually not pitching it correctly. Per BA instruction, the three guylines at the head and foot of the tent all come to one stake, so you only need one stake for the head and one for the foot since they all tie into the same point on the ground. Nemo Hornet and Dragonfly seems to get the most 1:1 comparisons when I was researching to the Copper Spur and Tiger Wall. The tent and rainly pack down to a decent size just stuffed into the sack and I keep the poles outside of my pack in their bag along the side in the water bottle pocket. The HV(high volume) is what we have experience with and gives a ton of room overhead. A freestanding tent will give you more internal space when sitting up vs a trekking pole tent by nature of design. If you really want to save some weight check out the Durston X-dome 1+. With groundsheet my order came to $470 with groundsheet and shipping from Canada. It saves about a 1lb of weight and pitches fly and inner at the same time since they can stay attached. It does come with carbon fiber poles which may require slightly more awareness when handling so that's something to be aware of. The downside is you lose that great 1 year REI warranty if anything happens to it. If you just want to not think too deeply into it and you're ok with the weight, just order the Copper Spur in a 2 person with their groundsheet and you'll be very happy. Edit: Just so you're aware, the BG Copper Spur 2 person tent is a 2 person tent if you both have 20" mummy shaped pads and don't mind sleeping shoulder to shoulder with no extra room. The feet on mine are tapered(not sure if they updated this since mine came out) but you would need 2 mummy shaped 20" pads. Today most people use 25" pads so that whole 2 person thing goes out the door. Companies are still pushing "2 person tents" on the old sleeping pad width standard for multiple reasons. Personally I use a 25" rectangle pad by myself in there and really enjoy the extra room I have, but I do keep my bag outside in the vestibule. My girlfriend (same 25" wide rectangle pad I have) on the other hand keeps her bag in her tent with her. If you want to go trekking pole tent I would suggest a Durston X-Mid or X-Mid pro. Personally I like freestanding and the extra weight is worth it to me. I don't like the idea of giving up my poles for day hikes and I sometimes set up my tent, lay in it to double check the ground is flat or feel around I got all the sharp stuff off the ground before I stake it down. Being able to just lift up a freestanding tent and move the whole thing is a big plus to me.

I have a copper spur 2 person for my self. It’s a retail store “ultralight” tent. If you’re backpacking and weight is a concern it’s a good tent but you will want to be careful as the material is thin. I also have the groundsheet for it to protect it. If you’re car camping just get a cheap tent from Walmart. I’d say get a 3 person tent for two people. Tent ratings for people a lot of the times still go by the old 20” wide mummy shaped pad standard but most people are using 25” rectangle pads these days. No need to save weight or spend a bunch of money for a car camping tent. Esp when ultralight tents are a thinner material to save weight.

I went from copper spur hv UL 2(girlfriend had one as well) to a x-dome 1+ solely for the weight. Both had their advantages. You can’t go wrong with either. The smartest choice if you have an REI is to become a member and get a copper spur during their sale to have a year long return policy as it will be your first tent. If you have any questions on either I’m happy to help. Copper spur feels sturdier and it’s easy to pitch. X-dome 1+ is flimsier when setting up in wind due to carbon piles but is still a strong tent. I like being able to keep the inside of the tent attached to the rainfly and pitch it that was as well. It felt just as big as a footprint as my copper spur 2 and it’s a little more finicky to pitch I find.