Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3

Priced: $499.90 - $499.95 Rated:   - 5 stars out of 5 by 7 reviews.
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 - Boasting an impressive interior space-to-weight ratio, the 3-person Copper Spur UL 3 is perfect for backpackers who like to stay light on the trail. Slightly tapered from the head to the foot of the tent, the interior measures 70" at its widest point and stretches a full 90" in length. With 44 sq. ft. of interior space can accommodate two or serve as a spacious solo tent. Dual integrated vestibules offer 18 total sq. ft. of additional weather-protected external storage space. Integrated gear loft loops offer a connection point for the Big Agnes Copper Spur Gear Loft (not included). Lightweight, durable, anodized DAC Featherlite NSL poles (TH72M aluminum) in a single hub/pole design work in conjunction with integrated DAC Twist Clips to make setup fast and easy. Ample mesh on the tent body and the large D-shaped doors maximizes cross ventilation and provides circulation to fight condensation build-up. Coated with waterproof polyurethane, the rip-stop nylon floor and rainfly are lightweight and durable. All seams are tape-sealed to further protect the tent from the elements. Includes super-light x-peg stakes.
• Sleeping Capacity: 2-3.
• Average Packed Weight: 4 lbs. 12 oz.
• Interior Height: 44"
• Floor Area: 44 sq. ft.
• Floor Dimensions: 90" x 70" (at widest point)
• Vestibule Area: 18 sq. ft.
• Packed Size: 7" x 22"
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Insulation:

  • TH72M Aluminum DAC Featherlite NSL pole system provides amazing strength and durability without weighing down your pack

Weather and Wind:

  • All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC's) tape
  • Eight super-light J stakes secure the tent to the Earth during wind storms
  • All the tent's seams are taped without using solvents (PVC or VOC) to effectively lock out heavy rain and help protect wilderness watersheds at the same time
  • Freestanding, dome-like structure withstands harsh weather and wind while its DAC HClip attaches the tent body to the cross pole to provide more interior headroom

Zippers:

  • Two vestibules with D-shaped doors and storm flap over zipper
  • Staked-out vestibules and zippered storm flaps on the vestibules seal out nasty three-season weather

Pockets:

  • Interior mesh pockets hold your headlamps, map, or other small accessories close at hand
  • One (UL1), two (UL2 and UL3), eight (UL4) interior mesh pockets
  • Interior mesh pockets for storing essentials

Fabric:

  • Lightweight, durable polyester mesh and nylon body keep the weight down for longer weekend backpacking excursions
  • Fabrics used on our tents include silicone treated nylon rip-stop and polyester depending on the model
  • Polyurethane-coated, silicone-treated nylon ripstop floor and fly help rain bead off instead of soaking you and your gear inside
  • CORDURAr fabrics used in our Mountaineering line
  • Fabrics and mesh used on the inner tents are made from breathable lightweight nylon or polyester
  • Floor is ultralight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating
  • Waterproof PU coating on floor and fly fabrics

Fit:

  • DAC Featherlite NSL pole system with press fit connectors, and lightweight hubs - featuring eco-friendly anodizing
  • Simple design uses press fit connectors, hubs, and twist clips that are easy to assemble while reflective details on guylines and webbing keep the tent visible in the dark
  • Rectangular 44sq ft (70in-90in) floor area provides enough space to fit three adults comfortably, and its 44in ceiling height allows sitting up and crouching when you get stir-crazy in a storm
  • Once packed into its included sack, the entire tent package is only 7in-22in for easy lashing to a pack or fitting inside a dry bag

Ventilation:

  • Fly vents improve ventilation to reduce condensation
  • Mesh body designs offer excellent ventilation

Webbing:

  • Color-coded pole ends, webbing and buckles for ease of set up

Manufactured:

  • All DAC poles made from TH72M aluminum: the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durability.
  • All Big Agnes tents feature poles and stakes made with DAC's Green Anodizing process, which eliminates the chemical polishing stage, reduces the need for hazardous chemicals, and recycles water throughout the rinsing process

Features:

  • Tent body has two rainbow doors
  • Slightly tapered from head to foot
  • Gear loft loops let you attach a gear loft (sold separately) for even more convenient gear storage
  • 8 (UL1,UL2 and UL3), 10 (UL4) Superlight aluminum J stakes
  • Mesh body lets fresh air in and lets hot air out during hot nights or muggy mornings
  • Cross pole increases head room
  • Fast fly set-up option with Copper Spur UL 3 footprint (sold separately)
  • Fly Fast pitching option lets you carry just the poles, fly, and footprint (sold separately) for a lightweight (3lb 1oz) trek in mild climates
  • 8 Superlight aluminum J stakes - featuring eco-friendly anodizing - included
  • Compatible with Big Agnes Wall Gear Loft (sold separately)
  • 14 lightweight aluminum hook stakes included
  • Oversized stake-out loops
  • 44 sq. ft. of interior space
  • Free standing structures reduce the number of stakes
  • Three season, free standing, ultralight backpacking tent
  • Entire tent weighs less than four pounds for easy hauling in the backcountry, especially when you split the weight between partners
  • Double vestibules (9sq ft each) and double doors give you and your buddies room to stow your gear and escape easily for midnight bathroom breaks
  • Footprints extend the life of your tent floor and can be used in the fast fly setup option on some models
  • Hub/pole design makes set up quick and easy
  • UL2, UL3, UL4 feature double doors and vestibules
FontanaSports.com
Big Agnes Copper Spur Ultralight 3 Person Tent.

Features:
• Updated for 2012, this tent is now lighter than before!
• All DAC poles made from TH72M aluminum: the latest technology in lightweight tent poles featuring improved durability.
for quick and easy set-up.
• All seams taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane (No PVC or VOC`s) tape.
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.
Specs:
• Trail Weight: 3lb 14oz.
• Packed Weight: 4lb 6oz.
•Fast Fly Weight: 3lb 1oz.
•Packed Size: 7` x 22`
•Floor Area: 44sq ft.
•Vestibule Area: 9/9sq ft.
•Head Height: 44`


Cabelas
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 camping tents are full-featured, ultralight shelters that provide simple, hassle-free setup. Dual doors and steep vertical walls make long trips with a friend or two an enjoyable experience. Aluminum DAC Featherlite NSL™ pole system with Pressfit™ connectors and lightweight hubs makes setup easier than ever. Mesh body provides added ventilation. Fly and floor are constructed of lightweight silicone nylon ripstop that's been treated with a 1,200mm waterproof-rated polyurethane coating. The tent body is made of a lightweight nylon and polyester mesh. Reflective guylines and reflective webbing on tent corners provide nighttime visibility. Interior mesh pockets. All seams are taped with waterproof, solvent-free polyurethane. Gear-loft loops and eight aluminum stakes included. Imported.
Color: Cool Gray/Terra Cotta.

Mountain Gear

Just because you have an ultralight tent doesn't mean you have to give up on comfort. The Copper Spur UL 3 from Big Agnes blends light weight efficiency with the comfort of dual vestibules, 2 door entry, and 42 inches of head room. The unique hub pole system has a cross bar in the middle, providing more space for you to sit up and move about the tent. For warmer trips, use the Fast Fly setup which uses the poles, footprint, and fly to create an even lighter tarp shelter.


Backcountry.com (Fall 2013)
Keep the comfort—ditch the weight.

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.


Ramsey Outdoor
Our lightest backpacking tents yet! Copper Spur UL tents truly redefine lightweight with their interior space to weight ratio. New fabric is lighter than anything we've used before but a high thread count and double twisted thread offers strength and durability. Copper Spur tents feature DAC Featherlite NSL poles - featuring eco-friendly anodizing. DAC poles are superlight and strong with press fit connectors, and lightweight hubs.
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
Superlight weight with stacks of room, the freestanding Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 will keep you, your partner and all the gear you can haul dry. And the third wheel too, but only if it is raining hard.

Country of Origin: Imported


O2GearShop.com (Spring 2013)
We make Copper Spur tents a risk-free investment:full-featured, ultralight backpacking shelters that are truly easy to pack, set-up and inhabit. Dual doors and steep vertical walls make long trips with a partner or two comfortable. There’s enough internal space to ensure that windy, rainy afternoons spent playing dominoes will be easy like Sunday morning.

Backcountry Edge

The award-winning Copper Spur UL 3 3-season backpacking tent boasts an impressive interior space-to-weight ratio. The balance of weight and performance is sure to appeal to ounce-counting backpackers who don't want to skimp entirely on creature comforts.


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# Fly/Vestibule Poles:0
# Main Poles:1
Activity:Ultralight
Average Min Weight:4 lb 0 oz
Average Packed Weight:4 lb 7 oz
Body Material:Nylon
Canopy Fabric:Nylon and polyester mesh
Capacity:3 Person
Clips or Sleeves:Clips
Color:Cool Gray/ Terra Cotta
Dimensions:90" x 70" x 44"
Doors:2
Fast Fly Weight:3 lbs 1 oz / 1.39 kg
Fast-pitch Option:yes, footprint not included
Floor Area:44 sq. ft.
Floor Coating:Polyurethane
Floor Dimensions:90 x 70 in
Floor Fabric:Silicone-treated nylon ripstop
Floor Length:90" / 229 cm
Floor Material:Nylon PU
Floor Size:44 square feet / 4.1 square meter
Floor Space:44 sq ft
Floor Width:70" / 178 cm
Fly Included:yes
Fly Material:Nylon PU
Footprint Included:no
Footprint Weight:7 oz / 198 g
Free Standing:yes
Gear loft Included:no
Gear loft loops included:Big Agnes gear loft sold separately
Head Height:44" / 112 cm
Interior Height:44" (highest point)
Interior Storage:2 Mesh Pockets
Material:Walls: Nylon and Polyester Mesh Floor and Fly: Silicone-treated Nylon Rip-Stop with 1200mm PU Coating
Max. Weight:4 lb. 6 oz.
Min. Weight:3 lb. 14 oz.
Minimum Weight:62
Number of Doors:2
Number of People:3
Number of Poles:2
Number of Vestibules:2
Other:Stuff Sack Included
Packaged Weight:70
Packed Size:7" x 22" / 18 x 56 cm
Packed Weight:4 lbs 6 oz / 1.98 kg
Peak Height:44 in.
Pole Attachment:clip
Pole Frame:Clips
Pole Material:DAC Featherlite aluminum
Pole Type:DAC Featherlite NSL Aluminum
Poles:6
Rainfly Coating:Polyurethane
Rainfly Fabric:Silicone-treated nylon ripstop
Recommended Use:camping, backpacking
Seam Sealed:Taped Seams
Seams:[floor & fly] fully taped (PVC free)
Season Rating:3 Season
Seasons:Spring-Fall
Sleeps:3
Stuff Sack Dimensions:7" x 22"
Taped Seams:yes
Tent Weight:4-6lbs
Trail Weight:3 lbs 14 oz / 1.76 g
Ventilation:mesh
Vestibule Area:9/9 square feet / 0.8/ 0.8 square meter
Vestibule Space:(front) 9 sq ft, (rear) 9 sq ft
Wall Type:Double
Warranty:Lifetime
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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 Reviews:

Reviews:

I have bought this tent (2008 version but the differences are small) for a two weeks hiking trip in the norwegian wilderness. The weight of the tent is a dream, it fits three persons perfectly wit enough room for the packs in the vestibules.
Although ultralight the tent withstood thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain without any problem. It was our save and reliable have under all conditions. Even considering the rather stiff price I would definitely buy it again.
With three people inside we experienced some condensation on the outer tent in humid weather, as to expected. But the inner tent never got wet and the venting is excellent thanks to the large mesh area in the inner tent. One thing you have to keep in mind is that in colder conditions you still have a constant airflow the tent. There the large mesh area is then a downside. Even with three people in it, the air in the tent will not get warmer than the outside air. Therefore I rate it as a 2.5 season tent instead of 3 seasons. If you plan to use it in cold weather adjust your sleeping bag choice accordingly.
The tent really is free standing, however I would highly recommend to tie it down with some lines in windy conditions.
I recommend the use of the footprint! Due to the lightweight design the floor is rather thin and I would not like to have it damaged by rough floor conditions.
Have fun
Chris

Chris at Backcountry.com on 07/13/2012

I bought this tent when it was on sale at REI for $350 (2008 version) and I am glad I did. I had been looking around at tents to find one similar to my MSR Hubba Hubba in terms of structure and this one sets up very close to it. I wanted a comfortable 2-person tent and this does the trick (I use my MSR as a solo).
The tent is versatile and about as light-weight as you are going to get for the size and price. I haven't been through any storms with this one yet, only sunny warm weather. I do recommend getting the footprint, as I do with every tent I own to increase the longevity of the floor.

Vincent Lanctot at Backcountry.com on 07/18/2012

Used this tent on tons of backpacking trips, in pretty much all weather conditions except super heavy snow. When properly staked out, this tent is bombproof. Wind/Rain are not a problem at all. It also breathes really well, so you don't wake up to an inside full of condensation. Sleeps three average sized humans comfortably, and the twin doors and vestibules are awesome for easy access, day or night.
Super easy to set up and take down and stow, the tent is super light on the trail and is easily distributed amongst 2-3 people without loading anyone down or taking up much volume. Can also be carried by one person just as easily.
Fantastic tent from a fantastic company.

Andrew Mark at Backcountry.com on 10/22/2012

Initial impressions of the Copper Spur UL3 after a long weekend trip. We didn't have significant weather, but had both sun and rain. The tent was exceptionally room for 2 people with packs in the vestibules. Set up is a snap and the tent was sturdy and solid. Appreciated the height - we were able to sit up comfortably and enjoy time in the tent during a rainy spell. No condensation at night (used the fly, reluctantly, but wisely) which was a problem in my previous tent. As expected, it is a very light and easily packable tent. Footprint highly recommended as the floor of the tent is thin.

tjm5121033 at Backcountry.com on 08/29/2012

AWESOMENESS!

Bought this tent last spring after doing a bit of research... ok a ton. We wanted a durable, lightweight for backpacking, easy/quick to set up (loved the 2 pole system), well ventilated (mesh top), spacious, and that would get the job done right and this tent does it! This tent is right in line with all the rest of Big Agnes products, so the quality is excellent. Compared to other tents in it's category, it was lighter and roomier. The two vestibules was also a bonus, we use one for wet gear, and the other for our dog. This tent is the bees knees. Get it.
Lindsey at Moosejaw on 09/10/2012

Absolutely Love It

This is our go-to tent (also have a Hilleberg and Terra Nova) for 3 season backpacking. Of course it is fine for winter as well if weather is clear. Pretty light, huge interior space, pitches so easily and quickly, free-standing, and easily cleaned (pick it up and shake it out). Not too slope-y at the ends so I am comfortable with my large-size Neoair pad. If I could only own one tent, this would be it.
Joshua at Moosejaw on 03/08/2013

It's really great, I have no complaints.

min5676254 at Backcountry.com on 07/08/2012