BIG AGNES Copper Spur UL3 - this 3-person tent weighs the same or less than most 2-person tents, and is incredibly spacious and roomy for its weight and packed volume - both of which are incredibly minimal.
The newest 2025 modelfeatures proprietary HyperBead™ fabric engineered to perform season after season. Strongest and most durable HyperBead™ fabric is6% lighter, 25% more waterproof and 50% stronger than traditional fabrics, without added water repellent chemicals. 3-person is perfect also for two people with gear inside. The additional grams are very worthwhile in comfort so you can get your gear inside at night. By splitting the weight between two campers there is nothing to carry. Copper Spur HV UL3 is the latest improved version of Big Agnes’ best selling tent. Is one of the highest quality freestanding ultralight backpacking shelter on the market. If you’re looking for a new tent, we highly recommend Copper Spur.
The Copper Spur is a fully freestanding tent, is easy and fast to set up and take down. With trail weight 1.53 kg (including stakes, guy lines, etc.) is among the lightest double-wall freestanding tents on the market. The Copper Spur is a 3-season tent, built to be comfortable in Spring, Summer and Fall. The double vestibule awnings on either side of the tent provide customized options to suit your mood. Pitch these spacious awnings when you need additional shade or just to chill zone around your tent. Use your trekking poles or accessory tent poles and stabilize with the extra guylines.
Proprietary corner construction of the Copper Spur UL series is built around the TipLok Tent Buckle.™ To simplify your tent setup they combined three functions into one mechanism: secure pole-tip capture, rainfly attachment, and stakeout loop. New pre-bent span pole with high volume angle hub and 4-way volume hub design increases strength, stability and shedding.
The high-volume pole architecture was designed to provide maximum usable space and strength without adding weight to your pack. The Fast-fly setup is available with the footprint sold separately.
The manufacturer paid attention to detail and used the material with the highest quality. Tent belongs to the more expensive one, but it is definitely worth it.
Big Agnes says:
"Already one of our best-selling, full-featured, ultralight backpacking tents, the Copper Spur HV UL series just got better. Redesigned with new features inside and out, using proprietary materials that are lighter, stronger, and equipped with hardware that makes set-up even easier. The high volume design provides ample living space in this freestanding structure. Traditional, media, and 3D bin pockets help to organize your gear without cramping your sleep space or capacity to sit up inside. Awning-style vestibules can be customized to expand living space, great for both drizzle and sun protection. Your ultimate UL home away from home"
We also offer accessories for the Cooper Spur tent: Footprint, Gear Lofts for organizing your gear in the tent and mtnGLO®Tent and Camp Lights (See below RELATED PRODUCTS).
Trail Weight: 1.52kg (3lb 6oz) is the weight of the tent components necessary for setup and function
Total Weight: 1.72kg (3lb 13oz) is the weight with everything included with purchase
Fast Fly Weight: 1.23kg (2lb 11oz) is the weight of the tent in Fast Fly mode; fly, footprint, poles, stakes, footprint sold separately
Packed Size: 53 x 13cm (21" x 5")
Floor Area: 3.8 m² (41 ft²)
Head Height: 109cm (43")
Vestibule Area: 0.8 / 0.8 m² (9 / 9 sq ft)
Data sheet
Weight
1560 g
Warranty
2 years
FEATURES
Featuring our strongest and most durable HyperBead™ fabric technology in our UL tent line. Engineered to perform season after season.
Proprietary HyperBead™ fabric is 6% lighter, 25% more waterproof and 50% stronger than traditional fabrics, without added water repellent chemicals
EZ Pack Stuff Sack with large length-wise opening and compression closure makes packing up simple and easy
High volume, freestanding architecture provides generous livable space and stability - no need to stake out corners for a full pitch!
Large, easy egress door design featuring dry entry/exit vestibules to keep gear dry
Side entry, dual-door design features a door and generous vestibule on both sides of the tent
Expanded coverage with awning-style doors that can be supported with trekking poles (sold separately) or included extra guylines
Oversized, 3D bin pocket provides massive, off-the-floor storage, ceiling and side pockets provide additional organization
Increased airflow with Low Vent capability on the vestibule doors and a high vent on fly, combined with double sliders on the vestibule zippers for venting from the top or bottom