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Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent
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Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent

Item # 764119

$399.95

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Enjoy a fantastically light load and plenty of living space with the Copper Spur tent from Big Agnes—its trail weight is only 3 lbs. 6 oz.!

  • Two doors and two vestibules provide private entrances and gear storage for each person
  • By using poles of differing diameters, the DAC® reverse-combi pole system maximizes headroom and comfort
  • Light yet strong DAC Featherlite® NSL poles are anodized without the use of harmful acids
  • Setup is simplified through the use of a DAC Swivel Hub pole connector and DAC Twist Clips
  • New fabric is lighter than anything BA has used before but a high thread count and double twisted thread offers strength and durability
  • Opposing mesh doors provide good cross ventilation
  • Rainfly is made from extrememly light silicone-treated ripstop nylon with a waterproof polyurethane coating
  • All seams are taped
  • Interior mesh pockets keep your gear organized and up off the tent floor
  • Includes stuff sacks, stakes and guyline
  • Footprint (sold separately) extends the life of your tent by protecting it from abrasive wear and tear
  • For a lightweight setup during nice weather leave tent body behind; use the rainfly and footprint (sold separately) with the poles and stakes
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

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Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Design typeFreestanding tent
Season3-season
Sleeping capacity2
Fly / footprint pitch weight2 lbs. 8 oz.
Average minimum weight3 lbs. 6 oz.
Average packaged weight3 lbs. 13 oz.
Average weight - metric1.73 kilograms
Floor dimensions90 x 52 inches
Floor dimensions - metric228 x 132 centimeters
Floor area29 square feet
Vestibule area9 + 9 square feet
Peak height42 inches
Peak height - metric107 centimeters
Canopy fabricRipstop nylon/polyester mesh
Rainfly fabricCoated ripstop nylon
Floor fabricCoated ripstop nylon
Doors2
Number of poles1 hub system
Pole materialAluminum DAC Featherlite NSL
Pole diameter9.0 / 9.6 millimeters
Packed size7 x 22 inches

Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent Customer Reviews

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Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent
 
4.2

(based on 6 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to set up (6)
  • Fly works well (6)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Comfortable (4)
  • Waterproof (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (5)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (3), Minimalist (3)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Apr

    22

    2008

    (29 of 31 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    My new backpacking tent

    By bikechick

    from Nashville, TN

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy to set up
    • Fly Works Well
    • Lightweight
    • Two doors and vestibules
    • Vestibule space

    Cons

    • A little cramped
    • Made in china
    • Price

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Hiking

    Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent:

    I was looking for a lightweight 2 man backpacking tent and this one fits the bill. I took this on a 3 day bike trip on the White Rim Trail and it held up well. It stood up to the 20-30 mile wind gusts and was easy to put up and take down once you have done it once or twice. No problems with condensation (seems to "breath" well) and nice headroom. The floor space is a little more cramped than our 2 man REI tent, but not overly cramped and well worth the weight savings. Two Thermarests fit perfectly on the bottom - but pretty much leaves no extra room at all. LOTS of vestibule space (on both sides - large enough for 2 backpacks, boots and a little more) and the two doors were nice to have - especially when trying to pick out a spot for the tent (i.e. not stuck making sure the one door is in a specific place). When we could use both doors, it was nice to not have to crawl over your tent mate to get out. Didn't seem to have any problems with sand even though the top of the tent is mesh, but we kept the fly on and the tents were mostly set up at night when the wind pretty much dies down in the desert. Biggest drawback is I was REALLY disappointed to see this tent was made in China. I expected better out of a Colorado based company like Big Agnes - especially considering the price.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (29 of 31 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    21

    2008

    (16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Love the tent

    By geargirl1

    from Santa Ana, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

    • None so far

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking
    • Beach
    • Car Camping
    • Hiking

    Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent:

    Had to replace my REI quarterdome UL2, which I loved. The new version had many changes that I did not like. The Copper Spur has the features of the the UL2 plus more. I do not like a tent that is all mesh, because when the wind comes up I feel unprotected as it blows under the vestibule. The copper spur has just enough solid fabric around the bottom to be enclosed but enough mesh to breathe well and give great ventilation. It is a snap to set up, and I like the rainfly clipping onto the tent rather than placing the grommets under the poles of the tent. On my first trip into the desert we had monsoon rains and very powerful winds. The tent held up well and no water came inside the tent, and the vestibule provided dry protection for my gear. It weighs less than my former tent and was comfortable for two people (both female, might be a little small for large men). The crossbar on top gives more headroom than a dome tent.

    • Gift:
    • No
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

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    Apr

    15

    2009

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Very well designed

    By Riverbear

    from Camas, WA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Fly Works Well
    • Lightweight
    • Waterproof

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent:

      The Copper Spur SL 2 is a well designed and highly useful tent for those who desire a sturdy, light, but highly functional ultralight for backpacking. After copious research my decision came down to either the Hubba Hubba XP or the CS-SL2. Both tents represent some of the best overall design, performance, and functionality in a lightweight two person backpacker tent. I went with the Copper Spur SL2 and have no regret. The workmanship on both tents is of a high standard. As of this review I am still a short term user and really need a full season for a complete review but I have been backpacking since 1974 and the Copper Spur design has managed to addressed nearly all my thoughts on how to improve a lightweight 2 person tent. Several more active backpacking seasons will atest to whether this tent is as durable as it should be. Every ounce counts for me and true to form I put the CP-SL2 on a very accurate scale and found the packed weight to be 3 lbs and 12 ounces. I am 200 lbs and 6 feet 1 inches tall and it still has enough room for my teenage boy scout son and I to sleep comfortable, warm, and dry. If a backpacker desires more room they will have to settle for more weight and bulk. I have not had problems with the center tent pole extending too far out from the doors. The center pole was well designed to be optimal for rain fly coverage and gear storage under the vestibule. I agree with one of the reviews that state that it is unfortunate that such a tent of this quality is not produced in the U.S. The same can be said for nearly all of the other high grade tents too including the Hubba Hubba tents. However, Big Agnes has produced a gem of a tent. I hope this review is useful for others.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      9

      2009

      (1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Almost

      By AV2

      from San Diego, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Fly Works Well
      • Lightweight
      • Roomy for two
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • Flimsy Construction
      • Squeaky Residue on fabric

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent:

      Its only major drawback, extremely disappointing for me, and ultimately making in useless in a practical sense was some type of chemical residue coating all the fabric parts of tent. I assume it has something to do with waterproofing. You can feel it on your hands after handling the tent which was a bit disconcerting. That alone I could deal with but this residue makes the fabric stick to the poles when erected so that any light breeze makes the fabric emit popping noises as it rubs on the poles. This becomes so loud in higher winds 10mph+ that it made it literally impossible to sleep. I can only liken it to sound of very heavy water drops falling from a tree onto your tent, it was torture.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      12

      2009

       
      5.0

      Good tent

      By Joshua Buchan

      from San Diego

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Fly Works Well
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Too Cramped

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking

      Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent:

      This is a really good tent. I have used it in all configurations and it is nice and lightweight. Only gripe is it is a tight fit with 2 men. Fine for one or a couple but a little ockward spooning anotherguy.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      May

      10

      2009

      (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Awesome Tent

      By bikegeek

      from Albuquerque, NM

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

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

      Cons

      • Steaks don't work well

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Bike Touring

      Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Tent:

      Went on a week bike tour in Arizona and Utah last week and the tent was very roomy and set up quickly. We had to do some stealth camping and it was nice not having a bright rain fly for everyone to see. One draw back was that we had some high winds and the steaks didn't hold the vestibule down at all, so it was flapping in the wind. Other then that the is awesome.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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