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The North Face Minibus 33 Tent 3-Person 3-Season
Cant decide on big agnes copper spur ul3 or the north face minibus...
By wayne
Ranked #2303 - 3-Season Tents
May 21, 2009
Cant decide on big agnes copper spur ul3 or the north face minibus 33. any insight that may help would be appreciated. I am a newbie to camping except I know condensation a bummer. I am using motorcycle as mode of transportation so size more important than weight. Both seem good but would sacrifice durability for weight if given choice.
thanks very much
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Barry Blalock
Ranked #350 - 3-Season Tents
June 2, 2009
Big Agnes makes better lightweight tents than North Face, period. The Copper Spur is 3 lbs. lighter and gives you an extra 2 square feet of space inside. The Minibus has a bigger vestibule and 4.5 inches more of headroom. It just comes down to preference on your part, do you want a 7lb house in the Minibus or do you want an ultralight 3 person tent in the Copper Spur? If weight isn't an option, you'll have a home away from home with the Minibus. If weight is a hindrance, the Copper Spur.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly] 40D 210T nylon ripstop; [floor] 70D 210T nylon taffeta; [floor] 5000mm PU coating
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL
- Floor Space:
- 42 sq ft
- Interior Height:
- 48.5 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 28 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 15 x 7 in
- Ventilation:
- high, low vents
- Trail Weight:
- 7 lb 5 oz
- Recommended Use:
- camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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