I have been in the middle of wind and hail storm in Texas in the Copper Spur and it held up perfectly. Not sure the issues they had, but wind can dramatically vary.
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.
Tent, for sure. TarpTent Moment DW takes 2 or 3 minutes to pitch. My wife is currently using one a tour from SF Bay to Iowa. Big Agnes Cooper Spur UL 1 or UL 2 is another option, although they do not pitch as quickly. Yet another option is a 'mid shelter, but that may not be a good idea if you lack experience using one.
As a current thru hiker, I would sell both those tents and buy something different with a 2.5lb max weight. Your bivy and tent are too heavy. Save tent weight and reallocate that weight to food.
If you can’t stomach a trekking pole tent in either DCF or Sil, then the Big Agnes copper spur UL 2 is all over the trail. The people with Durston trekking pole tents complained for weeks about getting a good pitch, but the people with the x dome do alright with the pitch.
Another vote for the BA Copper Spur UL line!! We have the 2 person and now as a family of 3 plus two mini Aussies we have the 4P. Love these tents, so spacious!!
I’m 6’3”. I’ve used a Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 1, UL 2, and last several years a Tiger Wall UL 2.
All for through hiking or 6 night backpacking trips. Including many in the Winds for the TW.
All three fit. CS 1 doesn’t have much/any interior storage space.
TW is slightly shorter than CS models. I’ve been happy w TW.
BA Tiger Wall UL2 or Copper Spur UL2. I’ve owned and used both extensively on long trails.
TW, is light, seems flimsy, but has stood up to some horrendous storms while dry and solid throughout. Including a brutal storm in the Winds.
I get years and many nights and miles fr Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1/2 and Tiger Wall UL 2. My TW fr 2017.
History: UL1 zippers wore out after about 3,000 miles. UL2 was stolen.
Without extra care, the zippers and poles wear out; after talking years of hard use in wind, rain, hail, sand, snow, mud, rocks…
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