Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Ultra Light Tent: 2-Person 3-Season - 2008 BCS

So I have been comparing two different BA tents. One the BA Emerald Mt and the other the Copper Spur. I am looking for a good 3 season tent to go onto the AT (mid March south-north). I find that I am more inclined towards the no-see-um factor of the Emerald, but I am worried about weight, weather, wind etc. I feel like the Copper spur might have more to offer in the practicality department, but not gonna lie it is a bit, well out of my price range so I need to know if the difference is really worth the extra money. Thanks for your replies :)

So I have been comparing two different BA tents. One the BA Emerald Mt and the other the Copper Spur. I am looking for a good 3 season tent to go onto the AT (mid March south-north). I find that I am more inclined towards the no-see-um factor of the Emerald, but I am worried about weight, weather, wind etc. I feel like the Copper spur might have more to offer in the practicality department, but not gonna lie it is a bit, well out of my price range so I need to know if the difference is really worth the extra money. Thanks for your replies :)

this tent is great! so easy to set up its almost idiot proof, sturdy, and roomy, length wise. its a little on the narrow side with to people but certainly not uncomfortable. kept me and all my gear dry through a number of storms, and is my tent of choice for my PCT hike next year.

Bought this tent to replace my reliable, old, but heavy North Face tents for a recent 10-day backpack trip in the Sierra Nevada. We had quite a bit of rain (T-storms every afternoon) and the tent performed well -- very dry and condensation on the cold mornings from the fly did not drip down into the tent. Very light, easy to set up and thoughtful design -- the two doors and fly vestibules are a great feature. I am tall (6'3") still very comfortable with two people.

My buddies and I go out a lot during the snow season. We'd always used 3-season tents without any issues. I bought this one because of the weight/space ratio. I used it this season and really liked it until it started raining, then snowing. The wet snow really started sagging this tent very quickly. I was a bit nervous that it might break during the night, but luckily it stopped snowing before lights out, and didn't return until the next day.

I ended up returning this for a Black Diamond Eldorado, which is more money for sure, but will better suit me over the years for my purposes. I was very happy with the tent, which comes with a pole splint for those concerned with other reviews, but it didn't suit my specific needs.

If you're not planning any winter trips with potentially very wet snow, you should be good with this tent. Plus, it'll do very nicely in the summer when you don't need the fly.

Setup was great, and I LOVED the one-pole design. I'd never had a tent so easy to setup, although the fly pole made me a bit nervous with how tight it was...but not that nervous.

Being a very subjective thing...reviewing a tent can be difficult but here is my experience with the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2. It is super light, very easily packable and has ample space for two average people. The pole that supports the center of the fly above the doors does create an awkward exit from the tent- especially, if you have loads of condensation like we did just this morning. I have nothing to prove, but I've been camping for over 25 years and I've been in a bunch of tents...but I've never had so much condensation in a tent. Bumping the center pole caused a small rain shower on our sleeping bags and thermarests. Bummer. To be fair, I do think we are in a humid climate and we've had a boat load of rain in the past few weeks so everything is moist. My guess is that I would have had an issue with any tent last night. However, being that the tent is hard to get out of without bumping into things- if you have condensation, you will get wet. We had water droplets hitting us in the face at 2:00 AM. My son is 10 and he asked me this morning, "dad, why did you buy a tent with a built in shower?" ... I have to admit I didn't laugh cause this thing ain't cheap. I'm going to give it another go somewhere else and open up the doors etc for ventilation and see if I am going to keep the tent or return it. I will try to remember to update this later.

For the money I expect more out of this tent. This is good but too narrow - your sleeping pads will be on top of each other. Super roomy for one, not recommended for two. I really don't like the d-shape door design because it is always in the dirt or on the floor. I prefer a symmetrical design - this is not. Also, I don't trust the plastic bits that hold the awning pole in place - nothing has broken but, I don't trust it. Good colors and feel of material but...I'd skip this and save the money. If I had a choice of this tent and saving some weight and the REI Qdome 2 and having $150 dollars in my pocket, I'd take the REI tent.

I've searched for years for the perfect tent and finally found it with the BA Copper Spur UL2. It's amazingly light, yet plenty of headroom and space for your stuff - especially if you use it like I do, as a one person tent. I'm 5'11 and my feet/head rarely touch the bottom/top part of the tent wall - this was an issue with other tents. It's super easy to set up, has a relatively small footprint....and it looks cool. They engineered this one for me.

Great tent. Use as a solo shelter throughout its 3 season intended purpose. Bought as a lightweight backpacking tent that I could fit two in a pinch and the two vestibules was the kicker as I usually head out with 2 60+lb pups. Outstanding option to have the ground cloth and pitch with poles and the rain fly to save weight. Have used throughout the Uinta's, Wasatch and Tetons and encountered some extreme wind and rain. The tent has solid guy out points, but in big wind you are going to feel it. No issue with rain and due to all the mesh, venting even in extreme heat is manageable. Complaints: pole over the entrance for the rain fly, poor design; floor plan is perfect for one (6foot2) but cramped for two if using pads; stakes that come with - pitch and replace; cost - that weight savings comes with a price. Pro's: get what you pay for in quality, no issues; withstood wind when I thought it wouldn't; absolutely waterproof; vestibles - great size and very functionable. Great tent with a steep price tag.

I own this and the Emerald SL2. Both tents are nearly the same with the Emerald having slightly larger vestibule on one side. The CS UL2 is great for a weight-saving tent. I consider this my one-man tent. I do not want to use a one-man bivvy, I would rather carry a little more weight, such as this tent, and have the live-able space that I prefer. I do not want to use a tent this size for two-person sleeping, since I am a thrasher and I don't like to be crowded. The wind will howl under the fly and chill you, so I choose a heavier, winter two-wall tent (one where the inner wall is not just mesh) for winter camping. I would buy this tent again.

I got this tent after comparing it to the BA Seedhouse 2 and the MSR Hubba Hubba. I ruled the Hubba Hubba out for weight, and picked this over the Seedhouse for the increased comfort (dual doors, extra vestibule space, longer length, brow pole) for minimal increase in weight. Picked up the footprint as well to protect the floor (haven't used the fast fly on the trail, did enjoy setting it up in the backyard.)

Very happy with the performance of the tent. Great ventilation, guy lines are easy and lightweight, minimal condensation. Solid protection from rain, and great amount of living space (enough for either my girlfriend or a buddy). Solid overall design, and has held up well for the year that I've had it.

One small complaint. I bought the tent in '08, which came with X-stakes. While they're uber strong, they're somewhat uncomfortable to handle. I use the new J-stakes that come with BA tents instead (got some when I purchased the Fly Creek). I'm sure the '09 tents come with the J-stakes, so it shouldn't be a problem.

Used for 3 nights in Yosemite. Extremely light. Easy to set up. Lots of interior room.

The one downside is one of the poles hangs directly over both doors, making it a bit awkward to exit the tent.

I bought this based principally on the reviews I read in magazines and on the internet. This was my first purchase of any Big Agnes product—I was not disappointed. The tent is light, very easy to set up, the double doors and double vestibule are great, the stakes are well-made and light. I accidentally stepped on one of the guy lines and snapped it, Big Agnes sent me a few new sets all at their cost. I have really enjoyed this tent.

This tent is alright. It IS super light, easy to set up and has a good amount of room, but it wasn't as tough as I hoped it would be. I lived in my copperspur for six months and it wasn't leaky, but the rainfly was eaten away by UV rays within two months, so I had to get a replacement. That was my fault, but I didn't have any shade to be in. After I got my replacement, I made sure to keep it in the shade, but by the sixth month, it had already begun to get a few more little holes. Big Agnes has got a pretty good warranty, and they'll fix it up no prob, but it's a pain to have to send things back and forth. In conclusion!, maybe not so good for extended periods of time, and keep it out of the sun!

So I camped in this tent for a week and I loved it. It's super easy to set up and take down and it's small packing size makes it convenient for already cramped camping trips. It has plenty of interior room for a two man tent and is pretty comfortable for chillin in. The only down side i can think of is that one of the two poles required to set up this tent runs directly over the exits making it a little awkward to exit the tent. On the whole though I would definitely rec this tent to anyone looking for a comfortable lightweight, easy setup, easy packing tent.

I highly recommend the Copper Spur tents for backpacking. They are very lightweight while retaining some nice features (such as double doors and vestibules). The Copper Spur also seems better made than some of Big Agnes's other tents. The tent has pretty good height for one of it's size and weight, and is comfortable for two people, though you do sleep close together. I prefer something a bit bigger for car camping, but this is a great tent where weight is a concern. The fly does the job and the overall design seems like it will do decently in light to moderate breezes.

I have only a couple of complaints. It takes a bit of getting used to the cross pole sticking out when you don't have the fly up as it's easy to bump into. I would also like a couple more or bigger side pockets for stashing your sleeping bag and pad stuff sacks, and any layers you remove when getting into your sleeping bag for the night. The tent has two fairly small pockets on both side of the tent near the head end.