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Reviewed by 5 Trailspace users
Really great tent. Weight is very low, space is high,…
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Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: Breezy easy
Weight: 4lb 3oz + 6 oz for footprint
Price Paid: $499
Really great tent. Weight is very low, space is high, and it's a snap to set up. Lots of space inside for two and doable for three. Plenty of ventilation and, on a clear night with low light pollution, is that mesh roof nice!
The tent came seam sealed and we put it to the test in the North Maine Woods. Through a three hour deluge at Allagash lake the tent remained almost perfectly dry inside, with only meager dampness inside the fly due to the sheer force of the rain. Haven't experienced any condensation problems. Haven't subjected it to high winds yet (i.e. 30 knots+), but the material and pole setup appear to have quite a bit of strength. I'd be comfortable giving it a go.
Only complaint is the vestibule flaps don't seem to have quite the right cut. No matter how far in or out you place the stake, there is either slight droop or an unnatural bend to the tent. Nitpicky, but seems weird on a $500 tent. (Obviously the footprint of a 3 person tent can be problematic on hillsides or where there are lots of rocks, but that's manufacturer independent:-)
Overall very happy and would recommend this tent for any weight conscious, backpacking couple with the money to burn.
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Great tent. Needed a tent that could handle 3 people…
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Design: Three season free standing
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: Very easy
Weight: 5 lbs
Great tent. Needed a tent that could handle 3 people backpacking. had done a lot of backpacking years ago as a teen, Now have two boys soon to be teens and wanted to get them some backpacking experience now that they have been camping since born.
While tight, it does work for 3 people, but must have 20 inch pads, no larger. Have used it 4 times to date, all in Florida, ranging from hot, to rainy, to a very windy trip. The tent handled it all very well.
The set up is easy, the tent is obviously very light for a 3 person tent. The last trip had winds over 30 mph coming right against the tent off the river, there was no shelter from it. Staked it and used the guy lines and had no problem throughout the night.
Only issue is limited airflow/ventilation when fly is completely set up, even with the fly vents opened; it can get warm inside. This is a positive issue on a cold night, after years camping in a large Eureka family tent with my wife and kids, this tent is at least 10 degrees warmer on a cold night than the large one.
Easy to pack and seems very strong so far. No relationship to company, really impressed with product.
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This tent is awesome! Had to replace the old 2 person…
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friendofacatahoula
May 12, 2009
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Design: freestanding
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: set up in less than 5 mins
Weight: under 5 lbs
Price Paid: less than retail
This tent is awesome! Had to replace the old 2 person walrus that is about 10 years old so the cost wasn't an issue as I take care of my gear. It actually weighs less than the tent it replaced! The full packed weight by my digital scale puts it at 4lbs 8oz. And that's perfect for us.
The floorspace is great, room enough for 3 average people. I am not a minimalist so a tarp was out of the question. This light weight could be used by 2 people with no extra bulk issues to pack as it packs down small with its ultra light fabric.
The tent hub/pole system can be a little bulky unless you collapse it perfect. The foot print is a must in any hard or rocky areas and it doesn't add much weight. 5oz I believe. Still a 5lb 3 man 3 season tent.
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This tent exceeded our expectations. At 7200' we experienced…
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Design: three-season freestanding dome
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: very easy
Weight: 4.7 pounds
Price Paid: $386.00
This tent exceeded our expectations. At 7200' we experienced a hail and rain storm that left 4" of hail that gathered at the bottom of our tent and we did not get a single leak.
The vestibules are big enough to protect our large packs and our boots. The tent is extremely easy to put up and the quality is outstanding. To all this add the lightest carry weight we've ever had and you see why we feel that this is the best tent we have ever owned and used.
We used this tent in the Pasayten Wilderness with confidence and highly recommend it. Thanks, Big Agnes!
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Light and easy to set up w/ lots of room inside. My…
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Design: three season freestanding
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: very easy
Weight: 4 lbs 12 oz packed
Price Paid: $499.95
Light and easy to set up w/ lots of room inside.
My only beef is the tent opening doesn't match up with the rain fly making it awkward to climb in and out of. And I kind of wish they used a the dry entry/exit design. The rain fly has soaked my arm every morning I've used it.
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Description
The Copper Spur UL3 is a three-season tent made by Big Agnes. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 5 user reviews
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Backpacker Magazine awarded the 2008 Editors' Choice Award to the Big Agnes Copper Spur Tent series. Updated for 2012, this tent is now lighter than before! With a packed weight of 4 lb 6 oz, double doors, and an easy setup, the Copper Spur UL3 is certainly a consideration for lightweight backpackers.
Free Shipping. Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 3 Person Tent DECENT FEATURES of the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 3 Person Tent Fabrics and mesh used on the inner tents are made from breathable lightweight nylon or polyester Mesh body designs offer excellent ventilation Color coded pole ends, webbing and buckles make set up easy Free standing structures reduce number of stakes Oversized stake out loops Interior mesh pockets for organizing gear Gear loft loops included Footprint extends the life of your tent floor and can be used in the fast fly setup option on some models Storm flap on vestibule zippers prevents drips Fabrics used on our tents include silicone treated nylon rip-stop and polyester depending on the model Cordura and eVent fabrics used in our Mountaineering line Waterproof polyurethane coating on all fly and floor fabrics Reflective guyline and reflective webbing on tent corners for nighttime visibility All seams taped with waterproof, solvent free polyurethane tape (no PVC of VOC) Fly vents improve ventilation to reduce condensation UL2, UL3, UL4 feature double doors and vestibules Fly and floor are silicone treated nylon rip-stop Fly and floor have 1 200mm waterproof polyurethane coating Tent body is nylon and polyester mesh DAC Featherlite NSL pole system with press fit connectors, and lightweight hubs DAC H Clip attaches tent body to cross pole DAC Twist Clips attach tent body to the pole frame Hub pole design 9 (UL1), 10 (UL2/UL3), 14 (UL4) Superlight aluminum J stakes One (UL1) two (UL2/UL3), eight (UL4) interior mesh pockets Gear loft loops included Footprint sold separately Fast Fly setup available Fits Wall gear loft - sold separately $22 The SPECS Capacity: 3 Person Trail Weight: 4 lbs 7 oz / 2.01 kg Packed Weight: 3 lbs 3 oz / 1.45 kg Fast Fly Weight: 3 lbs 3 oz / 1.45 kg Packed Size: 7 x 22in. / 18 x 56 cm Floor Size: 44 square feet / 4.1 square meter Vestibule Area: 9/9 square feet / 0.8/0.8 square meter Footprint Weight: 7 oz / 198 g Floor Length: 90in. / 229 cm Floor Width: 70in. / 178 cm Head Height: 44in. / 112 cm
- Moosejaw
You don't want to sleep in something the size of a tube sock, but you don't want to carry excess weight into the backcountry, either. The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 3-Person 3-Season Tent (UL stands for ultralight) gives you enough room to move at night without adding too much weight to your pack.
Updated for 2012, this tent is now lighter than before! Three season, free standing, ultralight backpacking tent DAC Featherlite NSL pole system with press fit connectors, and lightweight hubs - featuring eco-friendly anodizing All DAC poles made from TH72M aluminum: the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durability DAC HClip attaches tent body to cross pole Fly is ultralight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating Floor is ultralight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating Tent body is ultra lightweight nylon and polyester mesh Mesh body offers excellent ventilation Hub/pole design makes set up quick and easy DAC Twist Clips attach tent body to the pole frame for quick and easy set-up Tent body has two rainbow doors Two vestibules with single stake outs and storm flaps over zippers Interior mesh pockets Reflective guyline and reflective webbing on tent corners for nighttime visibility All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tape 8 Superlight aluminum J stakes - featuring eco-friendlyanodizing - included Gear loft loops included: Fits Big Agnes WALL gear loft - sold separately Color: Cool Gray/ Terra Cotta Note: We list several weights for our tents to aid your product research. Trail weight refers to poles, fly and tent body. Packed weight includes poles, fly, tent body, stakes, guy lines, stuff sacks, instructions, and packaging. Fast Fly weight refers to the poles, tent fly and accessory Fast Fly footprint. Copper Spur UL3 Trail Weight 3lb 14oz Packed Weight 4lb 6oz Footprint Weight 7oz Fast Fly Weight 3lb 1oz Packed Size 7" x 22" Floor Area 44sq ft Vestibule Area 9sq ft Head Height 44" Floor Diagram Head Height Diagram
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