Gear Review
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent: 1-Person 3-Season
A very nice tent!
By WallDiver7
Ranked #346 - Tents
August 30, 2009
The following is a review that is based on comparison to my Eureka SpitFire 1. I still feel that the SpitFire 1 is an excellent tent and best buy for the money!
I feel that the ventilation of the Copper Spur UL1 is superior to my SpitFire 1, it weights sligthly less, is freestanding, and has more floor space. Final Setup time is faster with this tent because I can move the tent around to find more level ground once the tent is erect. The UL1 has a nice overhang above the door that has kept my bag drier when entering/exiting in wet condtions. With a floor space of 22 sqft, it has plenty of room in it for me, my 60 dog, and few overnight extras. Since the materials of this tent are lightweight, Piper packs a small patch of sheet to protect the floor from his paws.
The small "back door" is just great! I now don't have to get out of my tent to access something under the fly on the other side! Every solo tent should have this !!
I measured the weight of the tent body, the fly, 6 stakes w sack, poles w sack, and 4 guy lines; the total was 2 lbs - 14.3oz.
Why the 4 stars? My only complaints would be the main door zipper and cost. The UL1 should have a bottom zip and we, the consumers, shouldn't be shelling out a small fortune to own this tent!
View Details: Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent: 1-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly and floor] silicone treated nylon rip-stop, PU coating (1200mm); [body] nylon, polyester mesh
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 1
- Number of Vestibules:
- 1
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL
- Pole Attachment:
- clip
- Floor Space:
- 22 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- (length) 90 in, (width at head) 42 in, (width at feet) 30 in
- Interior Height:
- (head height) 37 in, (foot height) 14 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 10 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 6 x 18 in
- Seams:
- fully taped (PVC free)
- Ventilation:
- mesh
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes, footprint not included
- Trail Weight:
- 2 lb 8 oz
- Recommended Use:
- camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.