Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 Tent

Product detailed description

For 2020, the manufacturer has refined the Copper Spur series to near perfection. It now features an even more durable yet lighter material: double-ripstop nylon. A major change has been made to the tent entrance, which has been redesigned to allow for easy setup of a canopy from the entrance. Trekking poles are all you need to set it up. There have also been changes to the aluminum poles at the top of the tent; they are now pre-shaped for even better stability. Another great feature is the patented TipLok Tent Buckle™, which serves a triple function—you snap the aluminum pole into it, attach the flysheet, and it also has an integrated anchor loop. The manufacturer has also put a lot of thought into the interior storage space and introduced new 3D pockets, which can hold a whole range of small items without reducing the interior space. Of course, corner cable ports for your electronics are a must.

The Copper Spur series offers the most space and comfort—it has a side entrance and a spacious vestibule. It is definitely the most spacious lightweight one-person tent we’ve had in our hands so far. On paper, the inner tent is only 6 cm longer than the Fly Creek, but in practice it’s significantly longer—when we had it set up, the usable space seemed at least 15 cm larger. Even someone 2 meters tall would fit comfortably. Thanks to the short cross pole in the middle of the tent, the side walls of the inner tent are nearly vertical, so you won’t feel like you’re in a submarine. If you want to sleep “under the stars,” you can set up the inner tent on its own. On the other hand, if you want to minimize weight, you can use the original “footprint” to set up just the flysheet on its own, leave the inner tent at home, and effectively try out what it’s like to use a tarp.

The listed weight includes a double-wall, self-supporting structure, plenty of space for an XL sleeping pad, 8 high-quality stakes, guy lines with line locks, storage bags, and even a “repair kit.” A complete package. The same applies to setting up this tent as for all BA tents—you set up the inner tent first; the specially designed poles are color-coded so you can’t get them mixed up. You tension and stake the corners of the floor, then snap the mosquito net onto the aluminum poles. You can therefore use it for sleeping under the stars while still being protected from insects. Drape the waterproof flysheet over the inner tent and orient it correctly—the straps at the corners are again color-coded—at the top, thread a short crossbar into the “pockets” in the flysheet (there are loops that allow this without using brute force), and then secure the flysheet to the poles in several places using Velcro loops—this not only helps with proper tensioning but also significantly increases the tent’s wind resistance.

At the point where the pole attaches to the floor, simply clip the flysheet to the floor strap using a plastic buckle. You can either thread the other tensioning points onto the floor stakes, or run them through a cord and use a linelock to tighten and stake them separately. With a quick glance at the instructions, it goes smoothly and quickly even the first time. Everything is simple and well thought out. Many details of the tent show that Big Agnes knows what they’re doing—whether it’s the use of line locks or, for example, snapping the mosquito net onto the cross pole and threading it into the pockets in the flysheet. The several pockets on the sides near the head and at the top of the tent are handy for a cell phone, headlamp, etc., and the workmanship is excellent.

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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 1:

• Packed dimensions: 14 x 44 cm.
• DAC poles and stakes.
• New design for more interior space (HV stands for High Volume).
• Side entrance and spacious vestibule with the option to set up a canopy over the entrance.
• Two-way entrance zippers covered by a flap.
• Adjustable ventilation at the top of the tent.
• Large pockets on the sides and overhead.
• All guy lines and straps are reflective so you won’t trip over them in the dark with a headlamp.
• The flysheet attaches to the poles with Velcro—this ensures excellent tension and high stability of the tent.
• The sides of the inner tent around the body and head are made of fabric instead of mesh (this comes in handy in strong winds to keep dust from blowing inside, or if you toss and turn a lot at night and might touch the dew-covered flysheet, so you won’t get wet).
• Materials: floor and flysheet – siliconized double rip-stop nylon with a waterproof PU coating on the inside. Inner tent – a combination of breathable nylon and polyester mesh. All seams taped with solvent-free waterproof PU tape (PVC and VOC-free). Poles and stakes  - duralumin
• Option to purchase the original “Footprint” (113g) – with this, the tent can be used in Fast Fly mode – just the flysheet without the inner tent. It then essentially becomes a one-person tarp with an amazing weight of 737 g!!!
• Total weight, all included: 1.08 kg – inner tent, flysheet, tent poles, stakes, bags, repair kit in case of a broken pole.