Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 Tent Review
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3: The Lightest and Most Spacious Tent Available
The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 is an ultra light tent for backpacking that allows a lot of space for 2 people to fit comfortably (the tent can hold up to 3 people), while it is light enough that it can be carried by only one person. Because of this, it has won Backpacker Magazine's Editors' Choice award.
Before reviewing at the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3, lets review some important points to consider when selecting a tent.
Picking the right 3 season tent can be a tough choice. Tents range between $100 to $600 and you don't want to spend more money getting features you don't need or even worse, not spending enough and getting a poor tent. Most 3 season tent sell anywhere from $100 to six hundred dollars so you don't want to spend too little and ending up with a bad tent or spend too much and get a tent that is way too overbuilt.
Weight and size are key features to keep in mind. 3 season tents can weigh anywhere between 4 to 9 pounds, and can sleep 2-3 people. If you're going backpacking or camping by yourself, you want want to think about getting an ultralight shelter which only weighs 1-2 pounds. Family camping tents are anywhere from 10 to 20 pounds.
While 3 season tents are lighter and easier to carry around, they may sacrifice some features. Ultralight tents (those in the 4-5 pound range) have fewer number of zippers, fewer and lighter poles and smaller vestibules and rain flies. Now we can take a look at the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 tent.
The first thing you'll notice about the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 tent is that it is incredibly light. It features a unique A-frame which provides a great balance between privacy and ventilation. Entering and exiting the tent is convenient since it has 2 doorsas well as 2 vestibules for more room to carrt your items. You will find that the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 provides plenty of room to keep all of your gear. Its side walls are steep, so it's comfortable to sit inside or get dressed without hitting the walls..
Some noticible features of the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 include:
- Great space:weight ratio
- Two vestibules
- Two doors
- Light weight (merely 4.3 lbs)
- Mesh provides terrific air flow
- Very waterproof
- Single pole design makes set up extremely easy
The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 tent has a good amount of versitility. It is unbelievably sturdy and almost immune to harsh weather conditions. It has solid wind and rain resistance in particular. Owners have camped with the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 in all sorts of weather- from hot to down pours to windy (The tent remains tough in thirty MPH winds). The tent provides comfortable and safe shelter in all these conditions. Tests have also shown that the tent is 100% water proof.
Big Agnes is renouned for the quality of their tents and camping gear and has manufactured many award-winning camping equiptment.
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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 Tent Review
By: Jeff Walters
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