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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack Tent
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Create a home away from home on 2-wheeled adventures with the redesigned Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack tent. It boasts a roomier interior and a lighter, stronger fabrication than before.
- 12 in. Shortstik poleset is ideal for packing onto handlebars, panniers and saddlebags—or saving space in any pack
- Compression stuff-sack with daisy-chain webbing system allows for multiple bike-frame attachment configurations
- Lightweight double ripstop nylon; mixed-denier fabric offers extra tear-strength and puncture-resistance without adding weight
- All seams are taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape (free of PVCs and VOCs)
- 2 awning-style vestibules expand covered living space, which is great for both drizzle and sun protection
- Low-vent vestibule door coupled with high-fly vent maximize options for both active and passive airflow, reducing condensation in all weather conditions
- Tent corner construction with TipLok Tent Buckleâ„¢ design streamlines and combines 3 functions: secure pole-tip capture, rainfly attachment and tensioner, and stake-out loop
- TipLok buckles have a keyed hole to securely lock pole tip in place during setup; hinged design stabilizes structure by equalizing forces between tent body, rainfly and stake
- Dual-zipper doors with easy-grip zipper pulls are smooth-closing and allow for easy entry and exit; use only one zipper for quick, reach-through access
- Quick Stash door-keeper on tent body door makes stowing an unzipped door quick and easy
- 3D shelf in the foot provides massive, off-the-floor storage; oversized ceiling pocket in the head; media pockets provide earbud cord-routing
- Elastic webbing allows for secure helmet storage on top of tent body
- Use the daisy-chain webbing loops on the fly exterior to dry wet clothes and gear
- Multiple interior loops make it easy to attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® tent and camp lights (not included
- Hook-and-loop closure tabs connect fly to pole structure, providing perfect pitch and extra stability
- Precut guylines and tensioners are attached to fly; reflective guylines and webbing on tent corners make them easy to see at night
- Includes 8 new lighter, yet stronger, Dirt Dagger UL Tent Stakes with patent-pending I-Beam aluminum construction
- Extend the life of your tent floor with the compatible Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack footprint featuring TipLok Tent Bucklesâ„¢ (footprint not included)
- Fast Fly set up available with footprint (not included)
- 3-season use
- Minimum trail weight: 3 lbs.
Imported.
View the Big Agnes Copper Spur Product LineView all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Bikepacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Packaged Weight | 3 lbs. 8 oz. |
| Packed Size | 7 x 13.5 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 52/42 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 29 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | (per vestibule) 9 square feet |
| Peak Height | 40 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | Aluminum DAC Featherlite NSL |
| Pole Diameter | 8.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Double ripstop nylon/solution-dyed ripstop grid/polyester mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Silicone-treated double ripstop nylon/solution-dyed ripstop grid/1,200 mm waterproof polyurethane coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | Silicone-treated double ripstop nylon/solution-dyed ripstop grid/1,200 mm waterproof polyurethane coating |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 3 pounds |
| Seasons | 3-season |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Plan bike camping
PD20214 years ago
Camped solo 3 times so far and the pole/tent color coding makes for easy set up. Would recommend UL2 perfect for solo trip and gear storage. If planning 2 person need to want to cuddle all night but great feature separate doors if planning most trips 2 people splurge and go to UL3, if most trips solo still get UL2 not UL1 for some indoor gear space. Outside storage under fly very spacious. Inside Vent feature to close or open small roof vent nice extra, as temps were 31F-39F overnight and don't want extra ventilation on cold nights but could see hot night wanting that open. Gear storage is awesome with oversized above your feet and side pockets by head on each side walls plus another storage overhead great place to put flex light for reading, glasses wallet. etc. Didn't know to get the separate oversized foot print and just got the standard footprint. Get an oversized footprint or tarp to protect tent floor and so you don't have to step out in the dirt. I use a padded gym roll-out mat to have padding as you sit or kneel to get in and out at the door because I didn't get the oversized footprint and that works but do get occasional debris between this pad and the standard footprint because of the gap. At 6' head does rub on ceiling when fully up on knees but have to make sacrifices if you want light weight to bike camp. They claim you can set up fly first on rainy days so tested this and yes you can do this to keep tent dry.
One complaint, stuff sack has set up directions but did not include directions of where the four corner pre-attached mid height lines connect to. Not explained and watched several on-line reviews/videos and everybody left them coiled up. Suggest further video showing how these and how to set up the lines for awning feature.
PD2021
Charlotte, NC
41 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
I Did Not Like This Tent
Blah3 years ago
Some things I didn't like about this tent. I do not understand the point of the white mesh and would much rather have black mesh. I do not like the awning design, especially for a bikepacking tent. Having the awning makes it harder to close or tie back the front door. It's much more of a hassle than it is worth and doesn't get used. The floor material feels like very thin plastic. I do not like the tapered floor. I definitely do not like that both sides of inner tent does not have a door. Makes other vestibule useless. I took this tent on the Colorado Trail and swore the person who designed it has never slept in a tent. I like the poles and the pole length.
Blah
46 people found this review helpful
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Robin
Ireland
Review after 2-months of continuous use
1 year ago
I have quite a lot to say about this tent. First, I have just finished living in it for 2 months while on a bike tour in the U.S. where I experienced weather from blazing hot, to hailstones and thunderstorms, high winds and heavy rains. There were a few nights that got cold, but not below 25F, and the tent was very cozy and cocoon-like with the rainfly down. In rain and wind it is very important to use the guylines on the middle ends of the rainfly to pull the rainfly out and channel water away from the groundcloth. When that is done this tent held up to high winds and rain and I stayed completely dry inside. I've previously thought that the groundcloth had failed to keep water out but now realize it was my fault for not using the guylines. Also I discovered that using reusable twist ties through the daisy chain loops on the bag was a great way to secure the tent to my handlebars, leaving enough space for my hands to be there. If I used the straps on the bag for this purpose I lost that handlebar position. The only quibbles I have about this tent is that I wish I could open the zipper of the screen from the top for extra ventilation. You can only do this from the bottom which isn't great because then critters can join you in the night. I also have a really hard time using the toggles for holding the rainfly back. Other than that it is a great tent. It held up fantastic over the 2-months of use and cleaned up to look brand new when I brought it home. I absolutely love the size and weight of it, and the color. It is super stealthy, practically disappearing as soon as it gets dusk. Also Big Agnes customer service stood by their product 100%. I had a materials issue with the first rainfly and Big Agnes replaced the entire tent for me.
Age:45–54
Height:5'5"
Yes , I recommend this product
Harleyjohn
Indiana
Excellent Moto-Camping Tent
3 years ago
I prefer to hammock tent when I go on my moto-camping adventures but, as I was going to spend some time in the Southwest desert, I needed a shelter option for locations without any trees. The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack Tent checked all of the boxes. Lightweight. Compact enough to fit in my panniers next to my hammock. Quality build with more than enough storage (inside pockets and vestibules). Easy to set up. It used to be I would move on to the next campsite if I could not find a spot to hang. Now, I have no problem going to the ground in my Big Agnes tent if I an unable to hang for any reason!
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Yes , I recommend this product
Wade
Bigfork MT
Great tent for bikepacking the Great Divide
2 years ago
I’ve used this tent on weekend trips, part of the Great Divide route (MT, ID, WY), and a Europe trip from Istanbul to Barcelona. I’ve packed the tent in parts in my fork packs, and in rear Tailfin packs. The short poles are the obvious benefit, but the big vestibule is notable, and the footprint providing a vestibule floor is great. The tent is not the lightest ever, witch I see as a benefit. This tent meets the right balance of weight and functionality that I search for. It’s expensive, but I looked at it as an investment, and don’t regret my decision (3 yrs ago now!) one bit.
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Yes , I recommend this product
Blah
I Did Not Like This Tent
3 years ago
Some things I didn't like about this tent. I do not understand the point of the white mesh and would much rather have black mesh. I do not like the awning design, especially for a bikepacking tent. Having the awning makes it harder to close or tie back the front door. It's much more of a hassle than it is worth and doesn't get used. The floor material feels like very thin plastic. I do not like the tapered floor. I definitely do not like that both sides of inner tent does not have a door. Makes other vestibule useless. I took this tent on the Colorado Trail and swore the person who designed it has never slept in a tent. I like the poles and the pole length.
No, I do not recommend this product
misspuff
San Francisco, CA
4 years and counting
4 years ago
This was my first tent. I wanted it to be an investment, so picked Big Agnes over other less pricey options. WORTH IT. Surprisingly durable for how delicate the material appears. It took four years for me to get a rip in the rainfly. It holds up well in rain and mist—the rainfly will soak, but the inside will stay dry (unless there's high wind, then droplets will flick). Super packable thanks to the shorter poles. And finally, the storage compartments are really thoughtfully done. Love.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Yes , I recommend this product
James
Spokane, WA
Questionable Durability
2 years ago
I bought the original version of the tent (prior to a couple upgrades). I've taken it on several bike tours. It stood up to high winds, rain. It's super easy to back in a pannier. After maybe 10 nights of use, I have a couple small holes forming in the mesh. More concerning is that the tent poles show signs of failure at the joints. The metal is warped, discolored, and is some cases cracked. There is no outright failure at any of the points. I reinforced several of the joints with zip ties. I haven't reached out to BA customer service with this yet.
Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:6'3"
Yes , I recommend this product
PD2021
Charlotte, NC
Plan bike camping
4 years ago
Camped solo 3 times so far and the pole/tent color coding makes for easy set up. Would recommend UL2 perfect for solo trip and gear storage. If planning 2 person need to want to cuddle all night but great feature separate doors if planning most trips 2 people splurge and go to UL3, if most trips solo still get UL2 not UL1 for some indoor gear space. Outside storage under fly very spacious. Inside Vent feature to close or open small roof vent nice extra, as temps were 31F-39F overnight and don't want extra ventilation on cold nights but could see hot night wanting that open. Gear storage is awesome with oversized above your feet and side pockets by head on each side walls plus another storage overhead great place to put flex light for reading, glasses wallet. etc. Didn't know to get the separate oversized foot print and just got the standard footprint. Get an oversized footprint or tarp to protect tent floor and so you don't have to step out in the dirt. I use a padded gym roll-out mat to have padding as you sit or kneel to get in and out at the door because I didn't get the oversized footprint and that works but do get occasional debris between this pad and the standard footprint because of the gap. At 6' head does rub on ceiling when fully up on knees but have to make sacrifices if you want light weight to bike camp. They claim you can set up fly first on rainy days so tested this and yes you can do this to keep tent dry. One complaint, stuff sack has set up directions but did not include directions of where the four corner pre-attached mid height lines connect to. Not explained and watched several on-line reviews/videos and everybody left them coiled up. Suggest further video showing how these and how to set up the lines for awning feature.
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Yes , I recommend this product
Segreto Bello
North East, PA
Big Agnes Customer Service
2 years ago
This is my go Tent for bicycle touring. After torching my tent body with a candle, I called Big Agnes and they went beyond to find a replacement body at a reasonable replacement price. I am a happy camper now. Thank You B.A. If considering between BikePack UL2 and UL3, go with the 3 for more room for the dog.
Age:55–64
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Yes , I recommend this product
Koltron
Richmond, IN
I wanted to love it
2 years ago
I've used this tent quite a bit for motocamping, bikepacking, and backpacking. Most of time I was in dry conditions and I loved it, but hated it the second it started raining. The first time I set it up I noticed the shape of the footprint, and thought, this doesn't seem like a very smart design. Initially it seems like a nice idea to have the footprint cover the vestibule area, but in reality it allows for more areas for water to pool up. Even staking out every point of the rainfly, water weighs down the doors, and pools up on the FP. I've been camping my whole life, and never disliked a tent so much, that I so badly wanted to love. It's a shame because there are so many features I liked, and it was really hard to decide to return it, until last weekend. If I hadn't been on a cot, I would have woken up in a soaking wet sleeping bag in a puddle. I tried everything I could think of, even tied the vestibule corners of the FP together, but the shape is just not designed correctly. I ensured I had the right FP to match the tent, even set it up in store to show the employee. We both came up with some ideas to fix it, agreed it was a great tent, and I ultimately convinced me to not return it. I used it for the rest of the summer, and actually really enjoyed it, for packability and weight and ease of setup. I am SO GLAD I used it one more time before the 1 year mark, so I can exchange for something else. The foot long tent poles aren't worth waking up in a soaking wet tent. Maybe I could do some research, and find or make a FP that fits better. Truthfully though, I'd rather just try another product that works out of the box. Who gave this an award?
Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'8"
No, I do not recommend this product
csmith6
Seattle, WA
Mostly disappointed in myself
2 years ago
Relatively lightweight considering it has poles and a rainfly. I like that it can fit between my bike's drop bars and I like the internal pouches for storage, but there are some big misses with this tent. First, it is sold WITHOUT A FOOTPRINT (caps to catch an eye, not frustration). This is fairly standard for high-end tents because they either A. have a durable enough floor to not necessitate a FP, or B. a non-proprietary FP can be used. This tent, however, has A. the least durable floor of all time, and B. requires a highly specific FP. I learned the importance of the Big Agnes FP the hard way, because - and I cannot fathom why this is the case - the grommets you secure the tent poles in are... plastic *gasp*. That's right, the piece you stick the end of the pole into is an incredibly weak oval of plastic. In the least surprising turn of events, I had one break on the second use. Now - in the designer's defense. If you lay the (proprietary) FP out first, then the tent on top of it, and install the poles through both the tent's plastic grommets and the FP's metal grommets simultaneously - you shouldn't have any problems. But this raises the next logical point - if the proprietary FP is necessary for a long, safe life of the tent, you can't sell the tent without the FP. But no, this $600 piece of equipment is only step 1. You need to spend another $97 on a FP so you don't break a tiny piece of plastic rendering the $600 part useless. Lastly - a shout out to REI. When I (inevitably) broke the plastic grommet, REI replaced the whole tent on the spot. I'm mostly disappointed in myself for tying myself to such a finicky and expensive tent.
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'9"
No, I do not recommend this product
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