Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Platinum Review

The big agnes copper spur 2 platinum is a lightweight freestanding two person backpacking tent that s for anyone willing to spend 600 on their miniature house for the outdoors or as i like to call it my palace.

Big agnes copper spur 2 platinum review.

The result is an outstanding balance of comfort and function in what i consider one of the best three season lightweight tents available today. When i found the copper spur 2 platinum it seemed like the perfect solution a copper spur tent that would save me nearly a pound off the weight of my older copper spur ul 2. Will the copper spur 2 platinum make your friends. The copper spur ul2 platinum is one of the lightest freestanding two person tents on the market.

With features previously only found in heavier counterparts the copper spur 2 platinum s comforts include a nylon rip stop fly with two vestibules interior storage pock. Copper spur 2 platinum review. It wins our editors choice award because of its excellent execution on a solid design creating a roomy lightweight shelter. 9 x 9 feet peak height.

The design remains largely the same across all three capacities although the tents vary in weight interior and vestibule space and peak. Even looking at big agnes own copper spur hv ul3 3 pounds 7 ounces and fly creek hv ul3 2 pounds 15 ounces it s tough to beat the space to weight ratio of the platinum. Tent body rain fly dac pole system stakes guy lines stuff sack weight. I ll also review my first impressions and the tents performance during the hike.

29 square feet vestibule area. The big agnes copper spur hv ul 2 is the latest generation in the ultralight copper spur line of tents boasting increased interior volume and livability by integrating steeper sides walls into the inner tent. We put the 2020 copper spur hv ul2 through its paces for this review and big agnes also makes the same tent in one three and four person versions. However i love big agnes and the copper spur s free standing double wall design keeps me coming back so i was always hesitant to try something new.

Other capacities of the big agnes copper spur hv ul. It is a great choice for those looking to either take it for a weekend or a couple of weeks. Our lightest full featured free standing tent with two doors the copper spur 2 platinum is the gram counter s epitome of having cake and eating it too. The semi freestanding big agnes tiger wall ul3 is 4 ounces lighter but that tent comes with compromises in interior space and ease of use.

I ll discuss why i chose this tent for my two week colorado trail hike. The big agnes copper spur hv ul2 is a high performance two door backpacking tent for people that want more space and comfort than lighter models offer.