Big Agnes - Copper Spur UL2 XL
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Last updated: Aug 13, 2025 Scoring
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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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"it's hard to change or get dressed when you can't sit up. ... Copper Spur FTW"
"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’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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"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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"The Copper Spur can also be pitched with the footprint and rain fly if you want a more open, or lighter tent. ... So you do have some flexibility if you want to go lighter weight and leave the inner at the car."
"and it's not heavy, especially split up between two people. ... But, I'd still carry it into the field if I had one solo and was looking for a freestanding tent."
"The Big Agnes Copper Spur is the best lightweight tent I’ve ever had by a country mile."
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"Sort of semi freestanding so you don't have to go to much effort to secure it"
"I use a free standing because I normally need my hands free for kiddos (or even when I camp with the Boy Scouts) so no poles I like my BA copper spur"
"it was a breeze to replace"
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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"
"it would be pretty cramped if I had to bring my 60L pack inside with me…"
"we wanted to be able to stand and get dressed, as well as have room for an air mattress and a cot"
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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."
"I wouldnt use one above the treeline, or in a really exposed, windy location."
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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 had a copper spur for two seasons and had to patch the floor multiple times."
"WRT durability the fabric is quite thin so I always carry a footprint"
"They are lightweight tents and are not that durable unless you treat them that carefully--then it's worth it."
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"I have the copper spur and my brother has the dan durston xmid. The xmid is better. It has more room inside and it’s lighter"
"has a larger footprint and is bulkier than what I want for 5-6 weeks on trail."
"You would, however, save over a pound by switching to the TarpTent Hogback."
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