Gear Review
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 Tent 3-Person 3-Season
Copper Spur UL3 Dominates the Wilderness
By Justin Altman
March 23, 2009
The Copper Spur has been a favorite in our employee Gear Closet since day 1. The tent has been used and abused by well over 50 employees and despite being an ultra light tent, it has held up incredibly well. There has been no damage done to it despite, I'm sure, many people's best attempts.
My own time in the tent has been fantastic. The interior space is vast and with the crossbar spreader pole (my name, not theirs) the walls achieve near vertical. The bathtub floor that comes up the side a few inches has kept water and dirt out of the tent in some pretty nasty weather. If you need to hunker down and ride a storm out, the fly provides excellent protection but also allows for good airflow. I can't ask for anything more from a tent. I love you Copper Spur
View Details: Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 Tent 3-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly and floor] silicone treated nylon rip-stop, PU coating (1200mm); [body] polyester mesh, nylon
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Number of Vestibules:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL
- Pole Attachment:
- clip
- Floor Space:
- 44 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 90 x 70 in
- Interior Height:
- 44 in
- Vestibule Space:
- (front) 9 sq ft, (rear) 9 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 7 x 22 in
- Seams:
- [ floor & fly ] fully taped (PVC free)
- Ventilation:
- mesh
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes, footprint not included
- Trail Weight:
- 4 lb
- Recommended Use:
- camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: August 17, 2010 By: Mike Ozeroff
Re that crossbar and fears of poking your eye out: when I want to see the stars, I unclip the fly from the ground, free the guylines, and fold/wrap it around the crossbar, securing with a few guylines. Crossbar ends are cushioned, fly virtually unnoticed while stargazing, and very quick/easy to deploy rainfly if it rains in the middle of the night.Incredible tent!
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes