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Incredibly lightweight without skimping on features, the Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Platinum tent has a ripstop nylon fly with 2 vestibules and a colored mesh body that allows for stargazing and privacy.
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View the Big Agnes Copper Spur Product LineView all Big Agnes Backpacking TentsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Seasons | 3-season |
Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
Minimum Trail Weight | 2 lbs. 5 oz. |
Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight | 1 lb. 14 oz. |
Packaged Weight | 2 lbs. 10 oz. |
Packed Size | 5 x 17 inches |
Floor Dimensions | 90 x 52/42 (L x W head/foot) inches |
Floor Area | 29 square feet |
Vestibule Area | 18 square feet |
Peak Height | 40 inches |
Number of Doors | 2 doors |
Number of Poles | 2 |
Pole Material | DAC Featherlite NFL |
Pole Diameter | 8.7 millimeters |
Canopy Fabric | Polyester mesh |
Floor Fabric | Silicone-treated nylon ripstop with 1,200 mm waterproof polyurethane (PU) coating |
Rainfly Fabric | Silicone-treated nylon ripstop with 1,200 mm waterproof PU coating |
Footprint Included | No |
Ultralight | Yes |
Design Type | Freestanding |
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I’ve used this tent for several years and hundreds of miles. It’s always performed without issue in all conditions. Very easy setup and roomy for 1 person. Expensive, but holds a place of its own for both weight, ease, and comfort.
I've been a Big Agnes fan for quite a while ever since buying my Seedhouse 2 tent many, many years ago. As I've been considering replacing that tent (which is still performing well) with a new one, Big Agnes was at the top of my list for consideration but sadly that's changing. As I've looked at the newer tents I questioned the plastic pole/stake system they've started to use in place of the good old grommets of old. I questioned the sturdiness of it and it kept me from buying - and now I'm very glad I've waited it out. This past weekend I was with two people who had just purchased the Spur 2 - and both of them had a buckle break on the very first set up. Two people, two tents, two failures. That's unacceptable and it was - fortunately for me, unfortunately for them - a chance to see the tent in action. And while they both managed to make it work for the weekend, they'll also both be returning their new tents they were initially very excited about. I wish I would have taken pictures of the broken clips but did not. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. While the tents looked great, a broken clip that can't be field replaced or repaired makes for a very weak link in an otherwise great looking tent that I'm sure performs well in all other aspects.