Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent: 3-Person 3-Season

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent: 3-Person 3-Season and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 90 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.6 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.2 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 138

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Easy to set up quickly, since the ends of the poles match the colors of the tent and rain fly.
  • Big and roomy, providing ample comfort.
  • Lightweight for how big of a tent it is.
  • Large side openings are good for ventilation.
  • Properly protects against heavy rains.
  • Interior height is impressive for a 3 person tent.
  • Holds up in high winds and inclement weather.

Expert Reviews

  • Five storage pockets for plenty of spaces to keep your items
  • Two vestibules that are 9 square feet allow for ample ventilation.
  • Able to put into a canopy-only mode, letting in natural light and more space.
  • Can withstand almost four-season conditions, despite being labeled as a 3-season tent, since it can withstand high winds and snow.
  • Easy to set-up, even with just one person.
  • The light weight of the tent makes it not unreasonable for only 2 people to carry.
  • As comfortable and spacious as lightweight tents can be.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • The flaps can get caught in the zippers due to the material being lightweight.
  • Some may not like the footprint, since it is lightweight and somewhat flimsy.

Expert Reviews

  • Expensive, but if you take long trips and need a quality tent, this is a good option.
  • The two zippers on the vestibules takes a little more time to open than a single zipper.
  • The taper is a bit tight, limiting the inside dimensions of the tent despite feeling roomy.
  • The stakes are grey and don’t come with any reflective colors, like some of the other tent pieces.

Summary:

The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent: 3-Person 3-Season is a spacious, weather-protective, and lightweight option that is best for two or three people on any type of outdoor trip. The lighter weight for being such a protective and roomy tent makes this a great option for backpackers. Despite the inner dimensions being a bit small for 3 people, the adjustability of using canopy-only mode, big vestibules, and tall height of the tent allows for a spacious feel, making this a good option for two or three travelers.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.