Copper Spur Platinum

Keep your eyes on sites like Geartrade and Steep & Cheap or even FB Marketplace. I bought a BA Copper Spur 2L about four years ago. Best piece of camping/backpacking equipment I ever purchased.

That’s an easy one. Get the Big Agnus Copper Spur two person tent. It’s not cheap. Going to run you $500. It is as light as they come for a two person backpack tent. I recently used mine while summiting Mt Adams. https://preview.redd.it/69w2unzvg6uf1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e882044157945db76c6ae2eb5d72bc63a27d6e13

I used a 1P tent (X-Mid 1) on the PCT, but upon experiencing the others' tents, decided to upgrade to a 2P (BA Copper Spur UL2). I think it is well worth the added weight, and I pack (almost) ultra-light.

Trekking pole tents are the way to go. They’re less intimidating than they seem, are lighter, pack smaller and have way quicker set up. I went from a BA CS UL 2 to an X-Mid 1 P Pro and wouldn’t recommend the BA because of how long it took to set up. Being able to sleep under the stars was nice with a double wall, but not worth taking 20-30 mins to set up and breakdown vs 5 with my new tent.

They are all very good tents. Some do things a little better than others, but weight vs price is a very common primary consideration. Unless you have a specific requirement (you are tall, have a dog, or similar) they are all very good tents. I have older versions of the copper spur and the hubba, the xdome is highly recommended and my buddy just bought the nemo and really likes it (he got it on a huge discount, I assume on an order model?). One consideration is to go with a trekking pole tent.

I can only recommend what I’ve got, which is a Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3. Mine is extra long. I love it! I’ve also got the 2P variant, which can fit 2 comfortably, if slightly snugly, though I am 193 cm.

Plus one to this. I have this one and the ul2 for regular backpacking. Such a great tent.