Big Agnes - Copper Spur HV UL3 Long Tent: 3-Person 3-Season
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2025 Scoring
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"The massive Hotel vestibule makes a big difference practically and psychologically. ... I keep going back to the CS Hotel because of that fabulous vestibule. You can sit on a chair inside it. You can scatter your gear around. You can leave it open as a welcoming large entrance."
"feels incredibly roomy"
"it's hard to change or get dressed when you can't sit up. ... Copper Spur FTW"
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"ultralight of choice is Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 3P ... at 3lbs, 8oz."
"The reason our crew used them was because they weigh a combined total of 3 pounds, so it only added 1 lb to each person’s pack."
"It packed down much smaller and was half the weight of my old REI Mutha Hubba."
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"I’ve had that thing all over the most remote parts of the Colorado Rockies and it has always performed perfectly."
"My copper spur was and still is bomb proof."
"The tent is very well constructed and quite robust, with high-end materials. ... Construction quality has been much better than expected"
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"always kept me safe from the rain"
"I’ve had that thing all over the most remote parts of the Colorado Rockies and it has always performed perfectly."
"I have and it managed pouring rain and high winds without issue."
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"Our Big Agnes Copper Spur has worked well."
"Sort of semi freestanding so you don't have to go to much effort to secure it"
"They are great tents and you don’t have to use trekking poles for them. ... On the Copper Spur it’s optional. ... Otherwise it’s a normal vestibule."
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"I had a copper spur for two seasons and had to patch the floor multiple times."
"Yes the bottom is super thin. ... I always use a Gossamer Gear plastic tarp under the copper spur bottom."
"Thin fabric requires some care"
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"it would be pretty cramped if I had to bring my 60L pack inside with me…"
"Despite the name it's just big enough for 2 IMHO."
"The long version is barely long enough for me at 6 feet 5. ... I still touch the walls with head or feet occasionally."
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"weights 68 oz ... is heavy by comparison."
"I often spurn the CS Hotel because you could go lighter"
"a 3 person tent will be about 25% heavier (12 oz, 35g) ... To me, the worst part is the extra weight"
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"would fold down at half the wind speed OP is asking for"
"In my experience I found the copper spur to be a very upright & tall tent, whenever there is high wind the tent does get blown over and flattened out."
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"found it such a pain to set up"
"I totally agree. ... I only keep my Copper Spur as a backup."
"far easier than an XMID 1 or 2 which I sold off or the Copper Spur."
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