Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 4 Tent

UOG TOP PICK - Big Agnes Copper Spur Series - Best for ultralight internal height and volume - We've singled out 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.

Big Agnes says:

These full-featured, ultralight backpacking shelters are truly easy to pack, setup, and inhabit. Dual doors and steep, vertical walls make long trips with a smelly partner - or three - bearable, and there’s enough internal space to ensure that windy, rainy afternoons spent playing dominoes will be comfortable. Media pockets located above the sleeping area enable clean earbud cord routing from phones or other devices.

We really like Big Agnes's 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 4 is a big tent and as such doesn't quite achieve the same vertical walls associated with the other Copper Spurs, but its a big tent that's also very lightweight so there has to be some compromises somewhere. External storm guying points at the business end give reassurance for windy conditions.

- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

• Three season, free standing, ultralight backpacking tent
• Drawing inspiration from our best-selling Fly Creek HV tents, the Copper Spur HV design allows for high volume pole architecture resulting in steeper walls
• High volume angle hub (UL1), 4-way high volume hub design (UL2, UL3, UL4) increases stability and strength while creating optimal livable space where you need it most
• UL2, UL3 & UL4 feature two doors and two vestibules with storm flaps on the vestibule zippers
• Large dual zipper door with discrete seams allows for easy entry and smooth closure while creating a clean, modern design
• Quick stash on tent body door makes stowing unzipped door quick and easy
• Proprietary double rip-stop pattern nylon is 20% stronger providing maximum durability
• Two-tone mesh provides privacy while allowing for star-gazing transparency
• Massive ceiling pocket provides great storage space
• Media pockets located above sleeping area enable clear earbud cord routing from phones or other devices
• One fly vent
• Velcro tabs connect fly to pole structure providing perfect pitch; with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
• Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guylines and tensioners attached to fly
• Reflective guy lines and webbing on tent corners
• Easy grip zipper pulls
• Fly and floor feature a unique proprietary random rip-stop pattern nylon which increases fabric tear strength by 25%
• Tent body is proprietary patterned double rip-stop nylon breathable and polyester mesh
• All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane tape (no PVC or VOC's)
• DAC Featherlite NFL pole system
• Ultralight plastic clips attach tent body to pole frame for a quick and intuitive set up
• 4-way high volume hub pole design increases strength by 25% and usable interior volume by 20% compared to previous versions of Copper Spur
• UL4: 8 interior mesh pockets, 4 media pockets and 10 super-light aluminum J stakes
• Footprint sold separately

UOG specs:

• Inner tent weighs: 772g
• Flysheet weighs: 770g
• Poleset weighs: 838g
• Total weight for comparison: 2380g (excludes pegs and bags)
• 10 pegs supplied weigh: 110g
• Footprint sold separately

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