Big Agnes

Copper Spur HV UL3 Long Tent: 3-Person 3-Season

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Long Tent: 3-Person 3-Season

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TL;DR: Freestanding ultralight 3P, spacious, but thin floor.

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Sentiment score79% positive
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Last updated: Oct 15, 2026

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Reddit IconDIY14410
8 months ago

Although they may not qualify as ultralight, Big Agnes UL2 XL and UL3 XL have 96" of interior length, and they are quite lightweight for freestanders.

Reddit IconDrew1231
6 months ago

I’m considering trading mine in for an xmid to cut some weights

5 months ago

Awesome, I’m really leaning towards getting one of these instead of our copper spur. We have the same deal and last trip we used a UL3, but the damn thing is so heavy compared to a durston

8 months ago

All copper spurs can pitch fly first with the footprint.

Reddit IconFigwit_
10 months ago

Definitely 3. I have a Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 long and it’s the perfect size for my wife and I and our clothes, etc. 

Reddit Iconjoelbutonline
6 months ago

I suggest [Copper Spur UL3](https://www.bigagnes.com/collections/copper-spur-ul-series/products/copper-spur-ul-three). Heaps of headroom and a good size footprint. While not the lightest ultralight on the market, at 3lb 13oz for two people it’s a good choice.

6 months ago

Re: UL3 vs UL2 (or UL4) - I was surprised by how much room the UL3 has. We can fit 2 people plus packs. Huge vestibules as well

Reddit IconOG_Wafster
9 months ago

I would buy another copper spur, and in fact have over the years starting with the UL3, then HVUL3, and now HVUL3 long. Love the tents. Good size for me and my now 6'+ teenage son who was i think 2yo when he first slept in one. I took the HVUL3 Long to Philmont last summer for just myself. Oh the luxurious room! 😀 The only issue I've had is the shock cord deteriorated after a number of years, but I bought a spool off Amazon for $20 and restrung the poles for the first 2 tents. Pretty easy.

9 months ago

I would buy another copper spur, and in fact have over the years starting with the UL3, then HVUL3, and now HVUL3 long. Love the tents. Good size for me and my now 6'+ teenage son who was i think 2yo when he first slept in one. I took the HVUL3 Long to Philmont last summer for just myself. Oh the luxurious room! 😀 The only issue I've had is the shock cord deteriorated after a number of years, but I bought a spool off Amazon for $20 and restrung the poles for the first 2 tents. Pretty easy.

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