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Roll out on a bikepacking adventure with this 2-person Big Agnes tent. The poles sections are shorter so the tent can fit within handlebars or on a bike frame. And it comes with a dry bag stuff sack.




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View the Big Agnes Copper Spur Product LineView all Big Agnes Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Bikepacking |
|---|---|
| Sleeping Capacity | 2-person |
| Weight | 3 lbs. 11 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 3 lbs. 11 oz. |
| Packed Size | 5.5 x 16 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 88 x 52/42 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area | 29 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | 9 + 9 square feet |
| Peak Height | 40 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 2 (1 hubbed poleset + 1 cross pole) |
| Pole Material | DAC Featherlite NSL |
| Pole Diameter | 8.5 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | Breathable 15-denier nylon with 20-denier solution dyed ripstop and 15-denier polyester mesh |
| Floor Fabric | Proprietary HyperBead fabric; 15-denier ripstop nylon with 20-denier solution-dyed ripstop grid and 1,500 mm waterproof rating without intentionally added PFAS |
| Rainfly Fabric | Proprietary HyperBead fabric; 15-denier ripstop nylon with 20-denier solution-dyed ripstop grid and 1,500 mm waterproof rating without intentionally added PFAS |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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I had borrowed the UL1 from a friend and it was a tad small for me at 6'3". The length was fine but I kept cramping getting in and out of it. I couldn't fit much gear in the tent with me. This one is better for my size. It feels super delicate. Not sure of it's longevity, I am going on 1 year and 6 nights. The poles are pretty tricky by yourself, more than once it launched out of its mounting holes and I had to walk around multiple times to re-seat the poles. Once up, it is rather sturdy, dries out quick. I would get wet at my feet where I would be touching the rainfly, recommend staking the foot of the rainfly up. Overall, light and seems very strong once set up. The cloth feels very delicate though.
We use this tent for backpacking trips. It is for bike packing which haven't used it for (yet, maybe someday). The only difference between this one and the regular Copper Spur is the color and how short the tent poles break down. I think they are easier to pack in my backcountry pack with the shorter poles. We do a lot of flyfishing and keeping the poles inside my pack allows me to utilize the outside space for a spare fly rod instead. My only complaint about this tent is that the material seems to stretch and sag a bit when it gets wet.
I've used this tent on a couple bikepacking trips so far, and it is excellent. It straps to the handlebars well, and it's light, so there aren't any issues carrying it. Setting up the tent is fairly easy, but it does take a bit of getting used to. The inside of the tent is cramped, and it would be a tight fit to get 2 people into the 2 person tent comfortably.