Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 Bikepacking Tent

We love Big Agnes's Copper Spur HV UL series because they are truly freestanding with excellent headroom, near vertical walls and two decent sized porches (except Copper Spur HV UL1) for this class of tent. The Bikepacking title relates to shorter pack size for the tent poles and a bag that you can strap to your bike.

Big Agnes says:

Three season, free standing, ultralight bikepacking tents.

From our award-winning, best-selling line of Copper Spur HV UL tents comes a bikepacking tent designed for on and off-road, two-wheeled travel. The pole segments have been shortened for optimal handlebar, pannier, and saddlebag storage. The burly compression stuff sack with a daisy chain makes storing these tents anywhere, a cinch. Enjoy the comforts of extras like an oversized storage pocket, webbing for dry helmet storage, and all the other features that make two-door Copper Spur HV UL tents the bomb.

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We really like Big Agnes' Copper Spur series of tents because they are not much heavier than the Fly Creek but they are truly freestanding and you get a good head height which is maintained over a wide area due to the cross pole arrangement. This 4-way high volume hub pole design increases it's strength by 25% and it's usable interior volume by 20% compared to previous versions of the Copper Spur.

The walls are nearly vertical and there is a good mix of fabric and mesh on the inner tent - this give a good compromise between privacy, warmth and wind resistance - making it suitable for a wide range of conditions.

The Copper Spur HV UL 2 has two doors and two decent sized porches for a tent in this category with internal mesh pockets for bits and bobs. External storm guying points at the business end give reassurance for windy conditions.

This tent is designed for bikepackers, the short pole sections and custom storage bag let you stow the tent away on your bike. You can strap it to your handlesbars or stuff it in a pannier, even the poles will fit at only 12" long.

- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Help and advice:

• Singletrack, two-track, and roadie riders rejoice! Our two-door Copper Spur Bikepack tents are perfectly equipped for packing on all two-wheeled, overnight adventures.
• 12" Shortstik Poleset is ideal for packing onto handlebars, panniers and saddlebags, or just saving space in any pack
• Don’t hesitate to get dirty. This burly compression stuff sack is designed to withstand all the rigors of trail travel
• Compression stuff sack with daisy-chain webbing system for multiple bike-frame attachment configurations
• High-volume Angle Hub increases strength by 25% and the useable interior volume by 20% when compared to previous versions of the Copper Spur
• Features one door and one vestibule with storm flaps on the vestibule zippers
• Dual-zipper door is smooth closing and the discrete seam design creates a clean, modern aesthetic
• Dual-zipper door allows for easy entry. Use only one zipper for quick reach-through access
• Quick Stash door keeper on tent body door makes stowing unzipped door quick and easy
• Proprietary random ripstop pattern nylon is 25% stronger providing maximum durability
• Daisy-chain webbing loops on the fly's exterior for drying wet clothes and gear
• 3-D shelf is ideal for stashing your helmet and oversized gear, utilizing dead space above your feet
• Elastic webbing securely stores your helmet on top of tent body
• Oversized ceiling pocket provides great storage space
• Media pockets located above sleeping area enable clean earbud-cord routing from phones or other devices
• Extended footprint creates a vestibule floor for dry, dirt-free changing and gear storage
• One fly vent for increased air flow and reduced condensation
• Low Vent feature on the vestibule doors for more air flow while still providing vestibule coverage
• Velcro tabs connect fly to pole structure providing perfect pitch and extra stability
• Color-coded webbing and buckles make set up easy
• Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
• Reflective guylines and reflective webbing
• Easy-grip zipper pulls
• To extend the life of your tent floor we recommend using a Big Agnes footprint - sold separately
• Multiple interior loops for use with gear lofts or for attaching other accessories
• Your Copper Spur HV UL Bikepack comes complete with the standard fly

UOG Specs:

• Inner tent weighs: 336g
• Flysheet weighs: 344g
• Poleset weighs: 374g
• Total weight for comparison: 1054g (excludes pegs and bags)
• x7 pegs supplied weigh: 72g

Big Agnes Specs:

• Trail weight (excludes pegs): 2lb 5oz / 1.05kg
• Packed weight: 2lb 12oz / 1.25kg
• Fast fly weight: 1lb 15oz / 879g
• Packed size: 5.5" x 13" / 14 x 33cm
• Floor size: 20 sq ft / 1.9 m²
• Floor length: 88" / 224cm
• Floor width: 38-28" / 97-71cm
• Head height: 38" / 97cm
• Vestibule area: 9 sq ft / 0.8 m²

Construction + Materials

• Fly and floor are silicone treated proprietary patterned random rip-stop nylon with 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
• Fly and floor feature a unique weave made with a high-tenacity yarn and high-filament count which increases fabric tear strength by 25%, decreases weight of the material and improves water resistance
• Tent body is proprietary patterned random rip-stop nylon breathable and polyester mesh
• All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape (No PVC or VOC's)
• DAC Featherlite NSL pole system
• Ultralight plastic clips attach tent body to pole frame
• High-volume Angle Hub
• 1 3-D bin pocket, 4 interior mesh pockets, 1 media pocket & 7 DAC superlight aluminum J stakes
• Gear loft loops included
• Footprint - sold separately
• Fast Fly setup available
• Fits the Triangle gear loft -sold separately