2. Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL: Runner Up Overall Best Backpacking Tent
Big Agnes clearly understands the balance between functionality, ultra-lightweight design, and comfort. The Copper Spur is another Big Agnes tent that comes in at almost exactly three pounds for a two-person tent, which is an impressive feat.
This tent manages to offer just a little bit more headroom, floor space, and vestibule space than its little brother the Tiger Wall. The additional space isn’t much, but maybe that’s the tipping point that makes this tent big enough for you. The Copper Spur is fully free-standing, and setup is easy.
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As you might expect, the low weight of this tent makes it less durable than some of its peers. Like the Tiger Wall, the Copper Spur uses a proprietary double ripstop nylon. You really need to think about what you need your tent to do. If you’re roughing it off the beaten path, this ten’t durability may be an issue.
Despite its questionable durability, the Copper Spur is a fantastic tent midway between its lighter counterpart the Tiger Wall and the beefier/heavier tents such as the REI Half Dome and Marmot Tungsten.