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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 1 Tent
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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 1 Tent

Item # 779610

$349.95

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The Big Agnes Copper Spur 1 is a freestanding, 3-season backpacking shelter for a single backpacker—this is a very livable, roomy tent, made with the latest ultralight fabric.

  • Single vestibule and D-shaped door provide easy access and gear storage
  • 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 is made from ultralight silicone-treated, ripstop nylon with a waterproof polyurethane coating
  • Fabric is lighter than anything BA has used before but a high thread count and double twisted thread offers strength and durability
  • All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape
  • Interior mesh pockets keep your gear organized and up off the tent floor; gear loft loops allow you to add your own gear loft
  • Reflective guyline and reflective webbing on tent corners enhance nighttime visibility
  • Includes stuff sacks, stakes and guyline/tighteners
  • For a lightweight set up during nice weather, leave tent body behind; use footprint (sold separately) with poles, fly and stakes
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 1 Tent Specs

Specification

Description

Season3-season
Design typeFreestanding tent
Sleeping capacity1
Fly / footprint pitch weight31 ounces
Average minimum weight2 lbs. 11 oz.
Average packaged weight3 pounds
Average weight - metric1.4 kilograms
Floor dimensions90 x 42 inches
Floor dimensions - metric229 x 107 centimeters
Floor area22 square feet
Vestibule area10 square feet
Peak height37 inches
Peak height - metric94 centimeters
Doors1
Canopy fabricRipstop nylon/polyester mesh
Floor fabricCoated ripstop nylon
Rainfly fabricCoated ripstop nylon
Number of poles1 pole assembly w/2 hubs
Pole materialAluminum DAC Featherlite NSL
Pole diameter9.0 millimeters
Packed size6 x 18 inches

Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 1 Tent Customer Reviews

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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 1 Tent
 
3.5

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (4)
  • Easy to set up (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Sturdy (4)
  • Fly works well (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (4)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Apr

    6

    2009

    (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Amazing

    By Jon AKA WRECKLESS

    from Steamboat Springs, CO

    About Me Outdoor Professional

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Beach
      • Car Camping
      • Hiking

      Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 1 Tent:

      This tent is great. I've used it for car camping only as of now. I got it to replace my seedhouse sl1. That thing says it's freestanding but takes at least six stakes to set it up "Properly" but, it requires even more. The UL1 sets up with only two if you want to be that lazy. Also this thing is super roomy. I have actually fit in here with my girl and my dog. Great tent. Just wish the door opening on the fly was higher. Also the extra room in the back vestibule is nice for storing gear when you need that little extra amount of room.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      15

      2009

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Absolutely love this tent.

      By Uncle Been

      from Bay Area, CA

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking

        Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 1 Tent:

        I went from a Quarter Dome solo tent to this, because the Quarter Dome was too small to comfortably reside in during rain (taking off wet clothes was a nightmare). I was looking at the Big Agnes Seedhouse line to gain some living room but not pick up any pack-weight, but the vestibule on those seem a little awkward for storing gear and cooking in, especially when it is raining.

        The solo Copper Spur has so much room, it feels like a two person tent and probably could work as one if you didn't mind your feet touching your tent-mates. The main vestibule is very roomy, and fits a 65liter pack in one half along with boots, cooking gear, and with room to spare, giving me a clear path in and out of the tent during the night. However, with all the room inside the tent, I've started keeping a lot of stuff in it with me that I normally wouldn't of had room for. By the way, this tent is amazingly simple and quick to setup and is truly freestanding.

        My only complaint would be that it is a tad pricey, which almost made me go with something else. However, a few nights in this tent made me forget all about the hit on my pocket book.

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Aug

        28

        2009

        (1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Sleeping in a plastic bag is better

        By Luminator

        from Maple Valley, WA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Lightweight
        • Sturdy

        Cons

        • Collects Condensation
        • Poor Fly Design
        • Very poor ventilation

        Best Uses

        • Fresh Water Condenser

        Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 1 Tent:

        Being fair, let me cover the PROS of the tent:
        - it is very sturdy
        - it is light weight
        - it is very easy to set up
        - the vestibule is roomy
        - I had plenty of room inside and could really strech out
        - vent by your head is a nice touch
        - it kept the 4 days of pouring rain on the Wonderland trail out of my tent

        And now for the CONS:
        - ventilation is non-existant. A vent at the top of the tent is very much in need as it becomes a humidor without it. Granted I was on the wet side of the Wonderland trail yet, in the 20+ years of backcountry backpacking I have NEVER been in a tent with a condesation issue like this. I would have thought that with so much noseeum netting and the head vent that air would have flowed through it better. I had to open the small half dome vent and the door about 1/3 in order to get air flow. On the down side Mike the Mosquito + his entire family and biting/sucking friends used the 'open door' policy to reduce my blood level by a pint.
        - cannot set up the fly independently of the body. Having this capability is nice as it provides one with the ability to hike ultra light with just the fly; put up and take down the body in the rain while under the fly.

        I've just purchased a tarp-styled tent which is 1/4 pound lighter, has more room, has independent fly/body and, has two roof peak vents. I met a family on the Wonderland trail at Mowich who had a 1 and 2 person version and both had very little condensation issues which was impressive considering we were camping fully engulfed in heavy mist, rain and smack at cloud formation level.

        Service and delivery comments:

        The customer service on the return of the tent was very, very poor.

        • 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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        Oct

        31

        2009

         
        4.0

        Good Light Double Wall Tent

        By tbonehiker

        from Florida

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

        • Pricey

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Hiking

        Comments about Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 1 Tent:

        Used it during my 300 mile AT section hike through PA, NJ to Bear Mtn NY. I have used several single and double wall tents since leaving GA. By far this is the best tent for the weight. It is roomy and comfortable yet as dry as one can expect from living in a tent in the rain and humidly of the Appalachians. I felt ventilation was adequate. Virtually all condensation was confined to the fly. Tent material is thin, but well constructed. I am 6' 175lbs and was able to comfortably fit myself and my gear inside the tent. I typically put my pack by my head and use it as a pillow...but there is still room for those that do not. No tent is perfect in a wet climate...but this tent has performed the best overall of all the tents I have used to date.

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

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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