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:

Three season, free standing, ultralight tents.

Winner of a 2017 Backpacker Magazine Editors' Choice Gold Award, the Copper Spur HV UL series is designed with a high volume hub to maximize strength and increase living space without adding weight. Large dual zipper doors and steep wall architecture make backcountry trips with a smelly partner - or three - more comfortable than you may have thought possible. Our proprietary patterned double rip-stop nylon fabric is incredibly durable, to stand up to your biggest adventures.

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

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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.

Help and advice:

• Based on the features of our best-selling, award-winning Copper Spur ultralight tents, the Copper Spur HV UL design allows for high volume pole architecture resulting in steeper walls without adding weight
• 4-way high volume hub design increases strength by 25% and the useable interior volume by 20% when compared to previous versions of the Copper Spur
• Features 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 random rip-stop pattern nylon is 25% 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 clean ear bud
  cord routing from phones or other devices.
• One fly vent
• Velcro tabs connect fly to pole structure providing perfect pitch and extra stability
• Ready to pitch; with pre-cut guy lines and tensioners attached to fly
• Reflective guylines and webbing on tent corners
• Easy grip zipper pulls
• 8 interior mesh pockets, 4 media pockets & 10 superlight aluminum J stakes
• Gear loft loops included
• Footprint - sold separately
• Fast Fly setup available
• Fits the Square Gear Loft - 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

Big Agnes Specs

• Trail weight (excludes pegs): 5lb 1oz / 2.30kg / 2300g
• Packed weight: 5lb 8oz / 2.49kg / 2490g
• Fast fly weight: 4lb 3oz / 1.90kg / 1900g
• Packed size: 5" x 21.5" / 13 x 55cm
• Floor size: 57 sq ft / 5.3 m2
• Floor length: 86" / 218cm
• Floor width: 96" / 244cm
• Head height: 50" / 127cm
• Foot height: n/a
• Vestibule area: 14 sq ft, 14 sq ft / 1.3 m2, 1.3 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 NFL and NSL pole system
• Ultralight plastic clips attach tent body to pole frame
• 4-way high volume hub pole design
• 10 superlight aluminum J stakes