Better than...

By reachout Ranked #461 - 3-Season Tents October 20, 2011

I have a Slide Mountain SL3 - the big brother of the SL2. I think that these tents are well made, technical, and more robust than the current crop of lightweight tents out on the trail. I had a Copper Spur UL3 and returned it because of the super slick coating on the floor of the tent and for how thin the material was. Yeah I know the Copper Spur is an ultra lightweight tent, but I think too many compromises are being made for weight savings. I am pretty rough on my gear and I feel more comfortable with the Slide Mountain 2 or 3.

These slide mountain tents are a little heavier - a few ounces, but in my opinion the extra durability and the fact that I don't slide across the floor is worth the weight. I have a neoair sleeping pad and if I was on the slightest slope, I would end up piled against the wall of the tent continuously through the night in the CS UL3.

Also I noticed that rain seemed to more easliy penetrate the fabric with the Copper Spur. It didn't leak, but it just seeped through easier. And finally the fabric stretches a LOT with the Copper Spur.

Too bad these tents have been discontinued. BTW, it takes a little longer to set the tent up because of the BOA laces - but I think they are pretty neat and useful. The vestibules, doors, and internal pockets are great also. Everyone has their own favorite equipment, but I think these strike a great balance between usability, durability, and lightweight.

View Details: Big Agnes Slide Mountain SL2 Super Light Tent: 2-Person 3-Season

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