# Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul2
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/tents
- Placement: #13 of 17 in Tents, F tier
- Brand: Big Agnes
- LP on this board: 137
- Last researched: 2026-08-24T14:37:53.593Z
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## Verdict

A two-person ultralight that offers excellent comfort and durability.

## For

- Comfortable design per RTINGS
- Long-term reliability
- Top pick for backpackers needing extra headroom
- Ultralight weight
- Good interior space

## Against

- Heavier and less compact than UL3
- Fragile nylon
- Lower durability than comparable models

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 2 of 7 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 27 cited sources across 23 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Better Trail | Multiple Authors David | B | https://bettertrail.com/outdoor-gear/big-agnes-backpacking-tents | fetched and confirmed |
| Adventure Alan | Jaeger Shaw | C | https://www.adventurealan.com/best-big-agnes-tent/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Treeline Review | Amanda Jameson | B | https://www.treelinereview.com/gearreviews/best-backpacking-tents | fetched and confirmed |
| CleverHiker | Brett Kretzer | B | https://www.cleverhiker.com/backpacking/best-tents-backpacking/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Adventure Alan | Jaeger Shaw | - | https://www.adventurealan.com/copper-spur-vs-tiger-wall/ | fetched and confirmed |
| GearLab | Zach Lovell | B | https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-backpacking-tent | 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 |
| GearLab | Zach Lovell | C | https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/camping-and-hiking/backpacking-tent/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul2 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Hike Oregon | Hike Oregon | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP0dDX8P-V8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Backcountry | Backcountry | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAWOTr662eg | 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 |
| Adventure Alan & Co | Adventure Alan & Co | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dulT09VxpdU | fetched and confirmed |
| Dork in the Road | Dork in the Road | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcQ-sfBST-s | fetched and confirmed |
| Carnivore Expeditions | Carnivore Expeditions | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO0Mm0VRN3E | fetched and confirmed |
| Backpackers.com | Backpackers.com | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iRevBbIR5k | fetched and confirmed |
| Peak Gear Guide | Peak Gear Guide Editorial Team | B | https://peakgearguide.com/best/camping-tents | fetched and confirmed |
| Bike Gear Database | Team BGDB | B | https://www.bikegeardatabase.com/gear/team-tested-bikepacking-shelters | fetched and confirmed |
| The Big Outside | thebigoutside.com | B | https://thebigoutside.com/gear-review-the-5-best-backpacking-tents/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Worldly Adventurer | worldlyadventurer.com | - | https://worldlyadventurer.com/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2-tent-review/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul3 |
| 8 | NEMO Aurora Highrise 6P | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/nemo-aurora-highrise-6p |
| 9 | Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2 |
| 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 |
| 14 | Coleman Skydome 6P | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/coleman-skydome-6p |
| 15 | Big Agnes Sting | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-sting |
| 16 | Simond MT900 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/simond-mt900 |
| 17 | Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul |

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

## What this tier means

- F: Avoid. The evidence points you elsewhere.

## How to read this

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- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

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