Big Agnes - Copper Spur UL2 Expedition
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Last updated: Dec 13, 2025 Scoring
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"Copper Spur is perfect though I have also used a 20+ pound REI Kingdome when space was less of an issue. ... I do a fair amount of trips that start with a flight so a lighter tent that takes up less room is a must."
"the Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 is similar price to the MSR tent and slightly lighter so may be worth your consideration. ... weight is a concern for me so I go with the lightest option I feel safe and comfortable in."
"Looks like 3 lbs. 13 oz packed weight. We usually split it between us."
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"I have a Big Agnes tent that’s at least 10 years old, we use it regularly and only have to hose the dirt off. It’s amazing."
"Ive had my big agnes longer than any other tent ive owned so far! ... I think its at least ten years old."
"I’ve had that thing all over the most remote parts of the Colorado Rockies and it has always performed perfectly."
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"I have and it managed pouring rain and high winds without issue."
"Took it on the Uinta Highline Trail in Utah this past August, where the afternoon hailstorms were mind blowing. ... This tent is a freaking bomb shelter."
"I have a one year old big Agnes copper spur UL and it kept me dry when it was absolutely pissing down."
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"The extra space will mean so much as you move through various conditions and needs. ... The extra space allows you to bring all or most of your gear inside, with an area for boots/shoes etc."
"I use a big Agnes copper spur 2. I'm 6 foot 3 and fit comfortably with my gear."
"I’m 6’4 240 and I use the 3 man for backpacking with 1 other person and a dog and it’s great."
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"Easy setup"
"ease of setup... was worth every penny."
"I prefer having a tent with poles because it's easy to set up"
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"found it such a pain to set up"
"I totally agree. ... I only keep my Copper Spur as a backup."
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"I wouldn’t call any version of it ultralight."
"Ultralight materials are very light, yes, but they are very delicate and tear and/or get holes easily. Ask me how I know..."
"You would, however, save over a pound by switching to the TarpTent Hogback."
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"Even if you only have one I regret going with the two person over the three when I take my girlfriend camping with me"
"2p is way too small for two people unless you like sleeping on top of each other or maybe you’re both 5’ and 100lbs?"
"My partner has a big Agnes, which is great, a little lighter but super tight for both of us."
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"Big Agnes Copper Spur is a pound lighter, just not as sturdy."
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"My tents are UL backpacking (Durston XDome and BA Copper). The BA wets out too easily ... It’s the floor that starts to wet out- it doesn’t become completely wet, but if there’s a hard rain, patches of the floor will start to darken and become damp bc water is underneath. ... Except I lifted the floor of the tent up to see what was going on and saw water had gathered, not dew."
"Ultralight materials are very light, yes, but they are very delicate and tear and/or get holes easily. Ask me how I know..."
"But if you have an ultralight tent, the fabric is much lighter and thinner: way easier for ants, mice, etc. to chew into."
BA CSs are awesome. I have an Expedition version for canoeing, but I wouldn’t call any version of it ultralight. For UL I’d recommend a single pole tent. More aerodynamic and you have an extra pole if one breaks ( which happened to me when I got caught in unexpected deep snow).
r/Ultralight • Need help picking a budget ultralight tent ->I have the UL2 and it’s a great tent. It looks like the design of both is very similar, but the tiger wall is slightly lighter. WRT durability the fabric is quite thin so I always carry a footprint, but no durability issues with about 2 weeks total use time. All that being said if you have multiple little ones both of these tents are probably going to be quite cramped for you. Even if you only have one I regret going with the two person over the three when I take my girlfriend camping with me.
r/CampingGear • Marmot superalloy 3p vs big agnes tiger wall ul3 ->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.
r/backpacking • Best lightweight 3P tent ->As someone who is 6’ 10”. I have the Xmid pro 2 and it’s a game changer. I finally can fit without needing to curl up. I had the BA copper spur UL2 prior and it was ok but the xmid is another level.
r/backpacking • Backpacking tent for a tall person ->Another vote for copper spur ul 2. Very light and packable with plenty of features and decently roomy. Based on the measurements, it should accommodate 2 25 inch sleeping pads. For two people, thought, you might consider a 3 person. Nemo dragonfly is another option to consider. I have a 3 person dragonfly to go bikepacking with my wife, but we’ve yet to go so I’ve never even used it in the field. But I’ve set it up and it checks a lot for boxes.
r/backpacking • Tent recommendations ->I used the Copper Spur UL2 on my hike of the AT 10 years ago. It's a great tent & over the years has been given great updates. After putting tons of miles on it, I gave it to a buddy & he's still using it today. I currently have one of the Copper Spur UL1's as well & really dig it for certain hikes. On my PCT hike, I used a Zpacks Duplex. Also a great tent & was perfect for that hike. Still have it, but haven't really used it since. That being said, I've used a single wall DCF trekking pole on ALL of my other thru-hikes since. The only downside to using an UL DCF trekking pole tent on a thru-hike is that "most" folks will wear one out over 3-4K miles. So, if you plan on only doing the one trail (PCT), an UL trekking pole tent is the clear winner for its simplicity & weight. If you're planning to do a bunch of thru-hikes due to getting the "bug" & can really only justify buying one tent/ aren't as weight conscious... I think a tent like the Copper Spur or Tiger wall would be a great choice. \- Darwin
r/Ultralight • Looking for a PCT tent, any major differences between these two? ->I think it’s worth looking at a trekking pole tent instead. It can be harder to pitch in some scenarios (rock in particular), but I ended up cowboy camping for the vast majority of nights, so the lighter the better for me. That said, it’s obviously personal preference and if you think you’ll be using your tent every night and are more comfortable with a freestanding then there’s nothing wrong with these. I backpacked for years before the PCT with the copper spur and it’s a great tent. Haven’t tried the tiger wall so can’t compare the 2 for you.
r/Ultralight • Looking for a PCT tent, any major differences between these two? ->Op asked about none of that. I based my recommendation off of ops question. Full stop. You don’t need to answer questions people aren’t asking. Also don’t really agree with your negative points as they’re really mostly non issues. Campsite space is not a thing to worry about. It will almost never come up, especially on the pct. Space in pack also nothing. I used my tiger wall with a 40L pack easy, could for sure go smaller. Also sacrificing 2” in length for more overall space is a perfectly reasonable trade off. I genuinely do not believe that you saw no one using a 2p tents you just didn’t notice.
r/Ultralight • Looking for a PCT tent, any major differences between these two? ->If it has to be between these two, tiger wall no contest. Copper spur is fine tent but the extra weight is pointless. I used my tiger wall for the azt and at, wouldn’t hesitate to take it on the pct. I used a fly creek for two pct thrus.
r/Ultralight • Looking for a PCT tent, any major differences between these two? ->Ditto on the BA Copper Spur UL 2. Purchased mine in '18 for the JMT. Tried to go UL, but have gone full circle back to this tent. Took it on the Uinta Highline Trail in Utah this past August, where the afternoon hailstorms were mind blowing. This tent is a freaking bomb shelter.
r/backpacking • Does anyone have 2 person Tent recommendations? ->The Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL1 weighs around 29 oz, while the UL2 is roughly 35 oz, meaning you're only adding about 6 oz to your pack. The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 is 38 oz and the UL2 is 42 oz, the UL2 adding a quarter pound. I've been using the Copper Spur UL2 for about 4 years and am quite happy with it. I prefer to have a larger-than-bare-minimum sized tent with some flexibility— when solo, I put my pack next to me and when my son comes along, it's a tight fit but doable.
r/Ultralight • Looking for a PCT tent, any major differences between these two? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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