Gear Review
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
Adequate...awkward...not the best for humid climates
By Scott Smith
Ranked #622 - 3-Season Tents
October 3, 2009
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.
View Details: Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly and floor] silicone treated nylon rip-stop, PU coating (1200mm); [body] nylon, polyester mesh
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Number of Vestibules:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL
- Pole Attachment:
- clip
- Floor Space:
- 29 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- (length) 90 in, (head width) 52 in, (foot width) 42 in
- Interior Height:
- (head height) 42 in, (foot height) 22 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:
- 3 lb 2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: July 27, 2010 By: Scott Smith
Hey just saw this post...they seemed to come from the center of the tent right over my head at a seam joint. It was quite frustrating. I did return the tent and bought the MSR Hubba Hubba.
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Scott - did you end up returning the tent or did you solve the condensation problem? Also, I'm wondering where the drips were coming from. From the pics it seems that if there was any significant condensation that it would drip down the sides of the fly onto the ground. Is there a place on the fly where the condensation gathers enough to make a drip spot?
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