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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent

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The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 is a freestanding, 3-season backpacking shelter for a single backpacker. This livable, roomy tent has been updated to save you precious weight.

Single vestibule and D-shape door provide easy access and gear storage; vestibule door has a single stake out and stormflaps over the zipper
Crossover pole provides roominess up high
Single hub/pole design with H-Clip connector and DAC Twist Clips makes setup quick and easy
Light yet strong, DAC Featherlite® NSL poles are anodized without the use of harmful acids
Mesh body and roof vent offers excellent ventilation to keep condensation from building up
Rainfly and floor are made from ultralight silicone-treated, ripstop nylon with a waterproof polyurethane coating
Lightweight fabric has a high thread count and double twisted thread for strength and durability
All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape
Interior mesh pocket keeps your gear organized and up off the tent floor; gear loft loops allow you to add your own gear loft (not included)
Reflective guyline and reflective webbing on tent corners enhance nighttime visibility
Includes stuff sacks and 8 superlight aluminum J-stakes
For a lightweight set up during nice weather, leave tent body behind; use footprint (sold separately) with poles, fly and stakes
Footprint (sold separarely) extends the life of the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 tent by protecting it from abrasive wear and tear

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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent Customer Reviews

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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent

4.7

(based on 22 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to set up (22)
Lightweight (20)
Comfortable (16)
Fly works well (16)
Waterproof (16)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (21)
Beach (5)
Car camping (4)
Mountaineering (4)
Backyard (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (12), Avid adventurer (9)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (13), Comfort driven (6)
- Was this a gift?:
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May

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Lots of room and lightweight

By Cindyp

from Clarkesville, Ga

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent:

I used this tent on a backpacking trip on the Chattoga River in Georgia. The light weight and easy set up of this tent makes me sure I made a great purchase. The side door and large vestibule made for easy entry/exit and convenient storage. The placement of the vent on the rainfly allowed for no condensation to build up on a rainy humid trip.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Awesome

By Retired Dude

from Idaho Falls, ID

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent:

Just took this on the Zion traverse, and it was perfect. Pricey but probably worth it. Plenty big for me (5'11" 190lbs) and other gear, and you can situp in it - nice if you have to change clothes. A little concerned about the durability - the material BA uses is amazingly light. Definitely use a ground cloth - their $50 one is ridiculously priced.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Favorite new summer home :)

By epettijo

from Snohomish, WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent:

I have been using the seedhouse SL1 for a few years and it has worked out great. I decided that I wanted to get a one person tent that the door was on the side and not in the front. For me having the door on the side just makes it easier to get in and out of. So far I really like my Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 tent it is very roomy and the setup is so quick and easy.

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Apr

2013

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent Tent, Shorter Dimensions

By Packer1706

from Appleton, WI

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent:

I bought this tent for backpacking with lighter weight and smaller pack size. It has worked very well for that. Had it out in the snow with no condensation at all. Sets up very easy and fast.
My only complaint is the floor dimensions are not what they advertised to be. Actual interior floor length is 84 inches not 90. Width is also less at head and foot by 3-4 inches. I contacted Big Agnes about this and was told the floor dimensions are measured at the stakeout points and not the actual interior floor dimensions. Their cust. svc. rep said that is the industry standard. I expressed my strong disappointment in this false advertising. I was contacted by Bill Gamber of Big Agnes and he said he would look into this. I am waiting to hear back and will update my review when I do. I am happy with the tent and it is a roomier 1 person tent, but not the size they claim. Perhaps REI could work with the tent manufacturers to establish honest usable interior floor dimensions.

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Apr

2013

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good design but not really free-standing

By Denis

from Seattle

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent:

The 2013 Copper Spur UL1 has a bunch of well-thought-out features in a very lightweight tent. I researched several tents for a year before selecting this one.

One caveat: This is described as a "free-standing" tent. I have a free-standing dome tent and it can be set up, with rain fly, using zero stakes. The Copper Spur's mesh body can be set up without stakes, which is an advantage over others in this class. However the Copper Spur's fly requires some staking-out. Without stakes it drapes very loosely over the doorway and walls. It would keep dew out, but any breeze would rustle the loose nylon. The need for stakes is obvious from examining the photos of this tent. The front vestibule requires one stake and some line to pull it away from the door. With that and a stake on the back wall, the fly still hangs somewhat limply over the tent. To pull it taut requires also using the guy points provided -- at least the 2 on the ends. That's 4 to 8 stakes needed for a "free-standing" tent.

I don't mind the "lazy D" door design because a side-hinged door would still leave a lot of loose mesh. Either way, you have to roll and stow the door if you don't want it under foot in the dirt. At least the bottom-hinged door can be tucked inside the tent for quick entrances and exits.

The vestibule is large for a small tent. I don't keep my pack inside my tent, but I do enjoy having space to get out of the rain or dripping dew while I take off boots or put on outer wear. This vestibule looks large enough to cook in, carefully, as long as a door is partially open.

Some stake points are so close to the tent that the upward tension pulls them out or pulls the line off the stake. Consider carrying a larger stake for the vestibule, one that you can pound in.

The pole clips are quick on and off. The cross pole fits into well-designed pockets in the fly and works ok without using them. There are 3 stash pockets inside, and 6 points for attaching a wall loft (an overhead loft would take away all of your headroom) and one at the peak for a lantern.

With care, my ultralight gear has proven sturdy. I've used my Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 for 3 seasons without a footprint, and the lightweight materials and zippers are the same as in the Copper Spur UL1. I've found that it's easy to avoid damage by taking some simple precautions. Clear the tent site of sharp objects, always use a mattress, take boots off inside, be patient with the zippers.

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Mar

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Darn good tent

By Liv2Ride

from Georgia

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Room For A Small Dog
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent:

I've had this tent for around 3 years and have used it at least a dozen times. It's the older model with the small extra "door" that allows storing a few items in the back vestibule. I love that feature. I concider it a 1.5 tent because it's wide enough to sleep me and my medium sized dog. It weighs more than a non-freestanding tent but that was expected. I still prefer it over the single walled trekking pole type. The only feature that I don't like is the design of the door. I would prefer a door that is a true "D" style versus a upside down "D" door that when unzipped ends up on the floor of the tent.Hence the 4 star rating. Other than that I love this tent.

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Mar

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great tent

By expatworldtraveler

from Va

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Beach
Car Camping

Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent:

I love this tent. If I went backpacking with my local club, I'd have to arrange to share a tent with someone because my two person tent is so heavy. And it was killing my back. I'm 5ft 3, 120lbs, and wanted to cut my pack weight as much as possible, so I bought this tent. I LOVE this tent. So lightweight, easy and fast to set up, I don't have to remember how to set it up--it's so easy and color coded. I set it up once at home, then once in the dark in the middle of Shenandoah National Park and had no problem setting it up. I've slept with this thing in the rain, in cold-ish temps - 30's and 40's, and slept with the rainfly off to keep cooler in hot weather. I've camped at the beach, mountains, in my back yard. I love this tent and highly recommend it to solo backpackers looking to save weight without risking comfort. I also love that the door is on the side and not the front, I don't like drawling out of my sleeping bag to pee in the middle of the night, much easier to unzip and roll out. Great sized vestibules for storage. Love it. Would buy again.

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Mar

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Easy set up for tired campers!

By Ellencyclista

from Washington, DC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent:

I am not a camper, but needed a light tent to take on a 7-day bike trip. We rode bikes all day and camped every night in a new location. Weight savings and ease of set-up were my biggest needs. This was a great tent. It stood up fine to several nights in a driving rain and did not leak at all. Nor was condensation inside an issue. Also, after riding 70 miles each day on a bike, this tent was a snap to set up. There is not much room in the tent after you insert yourself and your sleeping mat. There is room for one narrow bag at the head of the tent. Since room inside is so scarce, I would have prefered if they had designed the vestibule with a little more coverage for your gear. The vestibule will cover only one bag and then small extras like shoes, bottles, etc. That is really my only complaint--I wish the vestibule covered more space, but all in all this is a great, super lightweight tent.

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Nov

2012

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Lightweight, but pricey

By Brent PNW

from Bend, Oregon

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent:

I have had this tent for about a year now. Overall, it has been excellent. This tent is roughly 1-2 lbs lighter than most other tents in its class, allowing me to more easily justify the price tag. Experienced hikers know that cutting this kind of weight in your pack will allow you to hike farther, safer, and more comfortably. I only gave this tent 4 stars because of the price.

I have used this tent in many locations in Colorado including Great Sand Dunes NP, White Mountain NF, and Rocky Mtn. NP. It is easy to pitch and meets all other expectations.

I am 6'1" with broad shoulders. The interior and space is sufficient enough to avoid feeling closed in, but its not excessive. The vestibule can accommodate a medium-sized pack and a pair of boots, but not much else.

I have weathered some seriously averse weather in this tent. During a sudden, ~50 mph wind storm in Rocky Mtn. NP that sent other campers scrambling for their cars, a couple of my tent stakes came out, but the tent itself stood solid. I was also able to stay dry and comfortable inside during a couple of rainy evenings in the Pacific NW.

I have been very careful with the tent since lightweight items (in my experience) are sometimes less durable than their more hefty counterparts. Still, after 10-15 trips, I have noticed no signs of wear/tear. I do recommend that anyone buying this tent buys another less expensive/heavier tent for car camping in order to protect your substantial investment whenever you don't need to count ounces.

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Oct

2012

5.0

Super lightweight, quick to set up

By RyanWheale

from Boulder, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Beach
Mountaineering

Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Tent:

This thing is super light and packs down easily. I was hesitant about spending the extra money, but it was well worth it and I would recommend this to anybody.