# Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/tents
- Placement: #9 of 17 in Tents, D tier
- Brand: Big Agnes
- LP on this board: 306
- Last researched: 2026-08-24T14:37:53.593Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

A higher-volume version of the UL3 that adds headroom without much weight penalty.

## For

- Extra headroom compared to UL3
- Comfort and durability per RTINGS
- Top pick for backpackers needing extra space
- High volume for two people
- Moderate price point

## Against

- Higher price and weight not justified
- Prone to damage when wet
- Less reliable in heavy rain

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 2 of 8 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 31 cited sources across 27 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Worldly Adventurer | worldlyadventurer.com | C | https://worldlyadventurer.com/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2-tent-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| GearLab | Zach Lovell | C | https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/backpacking-tent/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul2 | fetched and confirmed |
| r/WildernessBackpacking | u/Patient_Bet4873 | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/WildernessBackpacking/comments/1uqywbt/big_agnes_copper_spur_ul2_believe_the_hype_or_too/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Better Trail | Multiple Authors Sarina | C | https://bettertrail.com/outdoor-gear/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul2-tent-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Live for the Outdoors | livefortheoutdoors.com | - | https://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/camping/tents/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul2-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Camped Too Hard | Owen Becker | B | https://campedtoohard.com/reviews/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2-bikepack-tent/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Broke Backpacker | thebrokebackpacker.com | B | https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul2-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Treeline Review | Amanda Jameson | B | https://www.treelinereview.com/gearreviews/best-backpacking-tents | fetched and confirmed |
| Valley and Peak | Valley and Peak | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NruObv9zeOI | fetched and confirmed |
| Ridge & River | Ridge & River | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2omuOsmcxw | fetched and confirmed |
| Backcountry | Backcountry | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OgDA4EnPjk | fetched and confirmed |
| Backcountry | Backcountry | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAWOTr662eg | fetched and confirmed |
| Hike Oregon | Hike Oregon | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP0dDX8P-V8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Donna Van Senior - DVS Outdoors. | Donna Van Senior - DVS Outdoors. | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvY6PbbjEu8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Trends | Digital Trends | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rec7V-TRCF4 | fetched and confirmed |
| 2 Wheels And A Tent Off-Road Adventures | 2 Wheels And A Tent Off-Road Adventures | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEWzoHLwWlU | fetched and confirmed |
| Backpackers.com | Backpackers.com | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iRevBbIR5k | fetched and confirmed |
| The Emporium Outdoors | The Emporium Outdoors | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD9tRaY89gE | fetched and confirmed |
| 2 Wheels And A Tent Off-Road Adventures | 2 Wheels And A Tent Off-Road Adventures | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03tI2CQJSxE | fetched and confirmed |
| campingsaga.com | Ricky Thorne | C | https://campingsaga.com/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Trail Fun | hikerevangelinafrank | B | https://trailfun.com/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2-tent-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Life Is Beta | lifeisbeta.com | S | https://www.lifeisbeta.com/reviews/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Peak Gear Guide | Peak Gear Guide Editorial Team | C | https://peakgearguide.com/best/camping-tents | fetched and confirmed |
| Gear Analytica | Matthew Renda | C | https://gearanalytica.com/2026/05/07/tnf-stormbreak-3-how-gear-reviewers-missed-the-best-backpacking-tent/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Big Outside | thebigoutside.com | B | https://thebigoutside.com/gear-review-the-5-best-backpacking-tents/ | fetched and confirmed |
| CleverHiker | Brett Kretzer | B | https://www.cleverhiker.com/backpacking/best-tents-backpacking/ | fetched and confirmed |
| OutdoorCrunch | Chris T. | B | https://outdoorcrunch.com/best-2-person-backpacking-tents/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Broke Backpacker | thebrokebackpacker.com | C | https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/msr-hubba-hubba-nx-tent-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| OutdoorCrunch | Brent B. | A | https://outdoorcrunch.com/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul-2/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Travelandleisure | travelandleisure.com | C | https://www.travelandleisure.com/best-backpacking-tents-7505856 | fetched and confirmed |
| Adventure Alan | Jaeger Shaw, Alan Dixon | D | https://www.adventurealan.com/best-backpacking-tent/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4 | North Face Wawona 6 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/north-face-wawona-6 |
| 5 | Hilleberg Allak | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/hilleberg-allak |
| 6 | NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/nemo-aurora-highrise-4p |
| 7 | Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul1 |
| 8 | NEMO Aurora Highrise 6P | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/nemo-aurora-highrise-6p |
| 10 | Fjern Gökotta 2 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/fjern-g-kotta-2 |
| 11 | Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul1 |
| 12 | Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul3 |
| 13 | Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul2 |
| 14 | Coleman Skydome 6P | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/coleman-skydome-6p |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/tents.

## What this tier means

- D: Weak. Hard to recommend when better options cost similar money.

## How to read this

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