Copper Spur HV UL3 Bikepack

Big Agnes, Kelty, Nemo, sea to summit are good reputable brands. I think you can find something under 200$ but you really do get what you pay for. I have a 3p bike packing tent from big Agnes (copper spur). The reason for the “bike packing tent” is because the poles are shorter sections so it fits into a backpack way easier. It wasn’t cheap but I go at least once a month so it’s been worth the money for me

big agnes copper spur HV UL3 is probably the move here. decent headroom bc of the hubbed design so tall adults don't feel like they're constantly hunching, and at like 4lbs it's not gonna destroy your back on trail. three person rating w a 1 year old basically means you actually have room to move around vs feeling like sardines. if budget's flexible the nemo dagger osmo 3p is solid too, slightly heavier but the livable space is genuinely better than the specs suggest. one thing worth knowing — "3 person" ratings are pretty optimistic from most brands so if you've got two tall adults i'd honestly lean toward a 4p if weight isn't a dealbreaker. the rei co-op trail hut 4 is a budget-friendly option that's not ultralight but gives you real space for a family setup.

I was not a fan of pricey tents (who is?) but after spending 9 days living in Big Agnes Coper Spur UL3 Bikepack I really can see myself dropping the same kind of money, if not slightly more, for a next tent. Materials, R&D and manufacturing to a standard cost and you really do get what you pay for whether you go with cheap or expensive tent.

Sooooo worth it though ! Copper spur hv ul3 is the best upgrade I have EVER made to my gear set. My husband fits in his marmot tungsten quite well too that he had prior.

It's partly being Canadian. I have a copper spur hvul3, and sure, they are 550usd, but it was 800 CAD (camping gear has gone down a bit since then) and I have the hotel fly. So yeah, 650-700usd, and 1000+ in Canada. Just depends on where you are. He edited with 1400, so 1000usd. If you camp all the time and will use it for years, it's honestly not bad for hobby/sports gear.

I recently bought a Big Agnes "bikepacking" tent. the tent poles are shorter sections so its much easier to pack in side bags or strapped on top as it's shorter overall. BA is a top quality tent- buy the size you need. I bought the 3 person so I would have plenty of room with 2 people in the tent.

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.

Also have the Hotel 3 Bikepack version that I picked up on clearance from REI. Compared to the Eureka Solitaire I bought in 2003 that is still going strong, it's montrously huge, but still fits comfortably in my 18L Kriega bag with room to cram my pad and sleeping bag. Nice thing is that with the footprint, if you don't expect the bugs to be too bad, you can leave the mesh tent body at home and save a TON of room just bringing the footprint, fly, and poles.