This video is a good reminder before going hiking, on how to set my tent up right. It was also good to study before setting it up the first time.👍 Thank you!
Sometimes a company just gets things right. This is one of those times. The Copper Spur in both the 1 and 2 person(s) tent is simply the best awesome goodness.
By far, the best demo with size weight details on UA-cam! Thanks. All others just speed up the settings process and talk & talk & talk 🤧 I need it to learn how to set it up my first real camping in 10 days. Hopes it will work
Nice to see someone taking a good look at the details, showing them to those of us who have never had out hands on one of these. Good work with the whole setup too. Lets us see the snags in the build.
The tent is a beaut! I have the latest version in the Bikepacking model, it really is just spot on. I like that green colour, the Grey is good too. Well done and thank you.
Thank you, great video. I have one of these and like it a lot. Was hoping for a zoom in and detail of placing the stakes. Was camping in a windstorm on very hard substrate recently and had some difficulty with this
I had a Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 back in the day before I sold it to help fund my Hilleberg. I really liked it and it survived 2 severe thunderstorms without any rain getting inside. I'm now looking for a lightweight tent for 3 season backpacking instead of carrying the 9 1/2 pound Tarra on solo trips. I just started looking and it's good to know Big Agnes is still making quality tents that people are very happy about.
A girl I hiked with on the AT used the Seedhouse for her whole thru hike. Loved it! The Copper Spur is one of the tents I recommend the most when new backpackers ask. They are great tents!
@@ChrisGoesOutdoors I'll admit I am spoiled by the Hilleberg. Inner and outer setting up at the same time is very nice. Plus the highly durable tear resistant materials are very nice and make it strong enough to handle pretty much any storm comfortably. On one trip I slept through a big storm while everyone I was camping with were kept awake most of the night. But honestly it's total overkill for the majority of three season conditions since it was designed as a base camp tent for extreme locations around the world. I bought it mostly for winter camping in Minnesota. I'm not on the thru hiking level yet but I'm going to be going on 2 week long backpacking trips next year. First trip will be in the BWCAW and the second will be in Isle Royale National Park. Along with multiple shorter trips in State and National forests. There are so many tents to look at these days but I do know I want a 2 person tent. I find the extra space is nice when waiting out storms though I have never been in a solo tent.
The big Agnes copper spur ul2 is also phenomenal. If you are trying to ball out and have money to spend the zpacks duplex is probably one of the best two person tents on the market. But as you said soooo many options at so many price ranges. Those are the two I recommend the most to people. I had the big Agnes fly creek ul2. Hated the front entry and the fact that it’s not really free standing.
@@ChrisGoesOutdoors I'm going to just make this easier for myself and just decide between these two tents. Both of them look very good. And I just realized that my BWCAW trip will technically be a thru hike. The Sioux Hustler trail. I could do it in a couple of days but I'm extending it to a week so I can do some exploring in legit wilderness.
The ULV 1 tent is excellent. It fits in a Revelate bikepacking seat bag with alot of room to spare. The downside is the lack of a vestibule. If it’s raining you are pretty much trapped. However the newer versions appear to have more zips on the rainfly. Hey, its a tiny tent that feels roomy when sitting up. A quick shelter using the foot print and the rainfly is pretty cool.
I really like one man tents! I use a 4 season one man military style tent and it works great but my head touches the roof when i sit up and it weighs 5 pounds ughh.. I even purchased a bed net style tent to save weight the catoma raider 2.5 pounds. Its nice but cramped! So i went to the mountain man store and saw this very tent but in the mtn glow version and wow i couldnt believe how light it was!! Very quality materials and well thought out! After watching many reviews and the store visit i definitely want this tent but the normal "non mtn glow" version lol! Just have to bite the bullet and drop the money on it! I will definitely put this tent through its paces and im sure it will be a great tent! Awesome overall design in my opinion! Thanks for the review man! I hope your girl enjoys this tent! Hike on!!
I have this tent. I’ve only used it in the backyard so far but I’m planning on using it soon on the trail. I got it on sale for $288 which I thought was a good price. I got the groundsheet on sale as well somewhere else and I think I paid like $11 or something for it.
I think that is a fair price for the tent for sure! I think you'll find its a great tent. I would recommend to everyone whatever tent they may have to get used to setting it up as quickly as possible. Will help when you find yourself in some monster rain and such! Hope you enjoy it!
Very good review Chris. I am digging hammocks right now but will after your review keep this in the back of my mind if I decide to go back to the ground.
Great vid. I love my HVUL1. Hope to start using it more. The DCF stuff is intoxicating but certainly not perfect for So Cal backpacking. My last overnight trip I sure could have used a free standing shelter. But alas it was sitting at home.
I feel ya. In most places in the White Mountains I feel like a free standing tent of hammock would be like 100000% easier to find a good spot with. Luckily I have been doing pretty well with the Solplex still. It can fit into some pretty tight spaces. But for say wood tent platforms at many of the backcountry spots in NH the freestanding aspect comes in incredibly handy
Thanks, good information. Was hoping you would give us actual weights for full set up and other configurations. Good to see how the whole thing went together.
Try it in the rain for a few days. The fly on my tent soaked through. The zipper on the vestibule gets stuck and when the fly is wet, it’s difficult to open or close the zipper. Backyard testing in dry weather doesn’t really show it’s true colors.
I feel you, trail experience is definitely the best way to find the downsides. I feel like any tent in sustained rain essentially sucks. Even my Solplex on the AT would keep the rain out but then condensation could become a little bit of an issue if you didnt let it vent. I would feel random drips or spray after long periods or hard driving rain. Usually after the second of third day when it just didnt have a chance to dry out at all. It is never a good time in sustained rain. My recommending of this tent to friends getting into backpacking comes from the overall experience I had with the old copper spur. As well as the few people I know who really enjoyed theirs on the AT. Hiked for about 2 months with a couple who used the 3 person version and loved it. My GF just got back from the Long Trail (this is actually her tent in the video, I will more than likely never actually use it on trail) and thought the tent worked really well. They got pretty rocked by rain for like the last week and a half. Will definitely have to see if she has any prolonged issues with the zippers though. They are quiet small. I could see how they may get snagged especially in saggy fabric. Thanks for watching Donna!
Yes, no tent is 100%. I was disappointed in it's function. The foot area got wet from the first day of rain and my bag got wet as well. I think with all of these UL tents there is some sort of compromise. The ground sheet never stayed attached to the tent, either, so if you pick up the tent to move it, the ground sheet would fall off.
And too many reports of breaking poles and terrible customer service. Being shitty to hikers while on the trail AND whille they're blogging is a bad idea.
Thanks fir the great review. I considering this rant and the REI 1/4 dome SL. Similar tent accept the foot end only has one pole. Any thoughts on the importance since of freestanding vs. semi-freestanding? Thanks!
Looks great, im thinking of getting one soon. Have you had any issues with rain considering the floor waterproof rating is pretty low? Also the rain fly seems to leave quite a bit of the inner tent exposed at the head end- have you had issues if the rain gets blown diagonally onto that?
OK. I thought it looked pretty self-explanatory but I had to look up a video real quick because while putting my longer poles into the grommet holes at the wider head end… it started to feel like it was going to snap, it was making sounds as well :-) I did not want to break my brand new tent! It really seems like it’s not supposed to bend that much but I guess it is!
I owned the fly creek classic UL2. Not a fan. I feel like it was marketed pretty heavy at the time I bought it as a free standing tent when in actuality it is more semi free standing. You have to stake out two points at the end in order to attach the rain fly properly / have optimum space inside the inner. Was not a big fan and got rid of it. I would take the Copper Spur over the fly creek probably 99.9999 times out of 100 haha
I wouldnt go tigerwall either. Has the same issue that the fly creek does and is semi freestanding and it needs to be staked out at the end for optimum setup. If I could choose from any of the big agnes line I would choose the Copper Spur
Its the one I literally recommend to everyone who is unsure. If you can I'd try to check one out in store. Can give you a better idea without having to drop any money towards it. Best of luck with the search!
I've heard all good feedback on the Big Agnes tents. I actually switched to hammock camping back in the spring but i'm curious about winter backpacking so I may go back to a tent for the winter months. I'm planning to do a short review of my new Hennessy Hyper-lite hammock soon. thanks again for sharing this info.
Excellent review buds 🤙 I have a duplex but it would be nice to have a more free standing tent as well. So Anna banana bread is doing the LT huh, very cool. I’ve had my eyes on doing that trail myself. Do you ever have any intentions of doing the LT? Also is Anna going to be vlogging or anything??
I was actually going to do it this year but was unsure of what I had for vacation time. In all honesty I probably could have done it but didn't want to rush it. She actually just finished two days ago! (I recorded this video back in June but never edited it) so she made it the whole way and had a great time. No vlogging for her though
Ya it wouldve been cool and in all honesty probably couldve worked out time wise but I didnt want to have to pressure her into finishing in a certain time frame (I would have had 21 days total) and I think its good that she got to do it on her own. Its certainly a great accomplishment!
Cool.... only problem I have with that is that it's not free stand....so if I find a good spot with awesome views in the wild & want to set up and can't stake down due to Rock or unpenetrable terrain .... then what ?
I like to keep my gear in the tent with me. It didn't look like there was much room for that with this tent. Do you think the vestibule would have enough space?
If we are talking like full pack, possibly, depending on height. My gf is shorter. Probably 5ft 6" and can git the pad right above her head. If you are taller probably not. If you just like to keep some extra gear and stuff in there then for sure you would probably not have any issues
this is literally the tent I recommend to everyone just getting into backpacking. Its a little pricey if you pay full price but its so easy to set up and has plenty of room for one. Not to mention resale value is solid too if they find they dont enjoy backpacking. This is a great value IMO
Yeah look great easy but I've never backpacked overnight before I do wanna try it I just wanted a one person tent like this even if I go to say a campground something quick and easy to set up I did see the price but I'm sure you'll get your money's worth though looks great and plenty of room. Thanks chris stay safe keep killing those trails
For sure! I dont intend on using this tent at all personally. My GF picked it up for her usage. She loves it so far. It just got her through the Vermont Long Trail without issue. I would definitely wait to pick it up on sale. I probably shouldve mentioned that in the video. These tents are regularly on sale for 20-25% off list price.
I recommend this tent to most people. Its just a really great overall tent for the money. If you can afford it I think the Zpacks Duplex would probably be up there on the list. I dont think I have ever met anyone with one that didnt love it.
Good video. Thank you. I much prefer videos like yours to ones from the company (When I see khaki shorts and bright white teeth I feel I'm being lied to. Hammock PR photos are the worst.) I like this tent. The biggest problem I think a lot of us will have is our old Big Agnes CopperSpur tents are still in great shape. I'd always go for the 2 person. The weight is never much different, and there're doors on both sides for the view and cross ventilation. (It's been almost a year, I'll bet your girlfriend has reported that all the strange noises 'that's got to be a bear!" come from the blank side.) All the clips and hardware I see on this tent are standard Big Agnes kit: I've never had any problem with it so that's good to see. Tent zippers, most zippers (except my Levis) I'd always add at least 8 inches of cord, it just makes any zipper a lot easier to pull. For stakes, I've just de-volved into 1. All my mini-stakes have loops of orange cord on them. Since doing this I haven't lost any. 2. My all my tent lines have bowline loops on the end, some still have the adjusters. Mostly I just insert a stake in a loop turn it around a couple of times to get a few warps of string gripping the stake. Then I push them in the ground with my foot. If they need adjusting, I might use an adjuster if it's there, but mostly I just move the stake. (The string helps pulling them out). I can't remember the last time I needed to hammer in a stake or fiddle with a knot. I stopped using a ground sheet when I had to carry everything on my back. I've got probably 200 nights since then, no holes, no gooey stuff. The color coding is good, but it's more of an About Time Already. Whenever I buy a tent I set it up and spray paint code the corners. Tip: Don't bother writing left and right, and don't code anything until it's all set-up ( you may not make mistakes, but I did) Instead set it up, and mark the corners when it's all set up, or as you take each corner apart. You don't need to do a neat job, just a mist is good enough. Krylon spray paint for plastic is good. Keep in mind you'll probably be doing set-ups when it's dark, you're tired, the batteries in your headlamp are weak... so green and blue that are close in shade? probably not a good idea. White, black, Red and Yellow. (Orange? is that the yellow or the red?) Make sure to paint the tent poles. With this tent you don't need to and the two color system just might work. (if the poles are symmetrical then make one end the B&W end and the other the Red/Yellow end, then when you start with red corner tent, fly and the pole is yellow, you know you're good to go.) At home I code my fitted bed sheets with color thread or a sharpie and I do it on two kitty-corners. Anytime you have to turn anything around and think about it, code it.
I had one of these for a few days before returning it to REI. I was actually quite impressed but it but, taking into consideration that this tent is already expensive and that it needs foot print (also expensive if you buy the want the BA one so you fast fly setup) that it is heavier than a few other one person tents, I just went ahead and bought the completely waterproof Solplex. Even with the heavy DCF material, it weighs 17 ounces.
I never had issues with or used a foot print with the 2 person Copper Spur I had. The floor is thin but I think people worry a bit too much about poking holes through tent floors. I regularly use and love the Solplex. Used it on the AT and still use it now and the thing has held up great so far. The floor on it still looks new hah! If I were picking up one of the Copper Spur UL1s I always tell people to wait until they are on sale. You can definitely snag one easily for 20-25% off regular price. At that price its a steal IMO
ChrisGoesOutdoors my son has the CS HVUL2 and has had moisture come up through the floor on a few occasions.twice when it wasn't raining. The moisture in the ground soaked up through the floor onto his gear.
Interesting, I wonder if there is something wrong with the actual fabric they used on the floor? I would call Big Agnes and ask them whats up. I dont believe that should be happening at all. There warranty and customer service is pretty top notch. I am going to be making a video eventually about a sleeping pad issue. I was kind of surprised they actually called me to ask me more info about the issues I was experiencing.
I would take this over both the Tiger Wall and the Fly Creek. Both of those tents are touted as free standing when in actuality they are semi free standing (At least the fly creek UL1 and 2 and I think all the tiger wall tents). Both of the fly creek and Tiger wall require staking out the foot end corners in order to setup properly. Its an additional step and its not always ideal to do so. If I buy a tent marketed as free standing it should be free standing. I actually wanted to make a follow up review of the fly creek when I bought it complaining about this but I returned after the first use. I hated having to stake out the ends. The Copper Spur appeals to me much more being a legit free standing tent (besides the vestibule)
When you shoot these videos, please use your camera's zoom. It doesn't help to see how you're connecting the rods to the gromets if your hands are 10' away from the camera. Off to search for another video...
went thru 2 tarptents before I bought the one U have... luv it, but, still, a little heavy, might go w/ Zpacks to finish the AT...zippers r a little pain in the butt, but, you'll learn the little secret on those...lol
This tent comes with 7 stakes...that is not enough to pitch properly. If you follow BA instructions and peg the inner down at each corner, then the 3 mid points, then the door- it needs a minimum of 8, preferably 10 for the 2 long guys. I notice you didn’t peg the inner 4 corners down? BA also suggest attaching the 2 long guys to the mid point- so 3 attachments on 1 stake!! Appalling idea in wind! I contacted them to ask them to send me a diagram of how to pitch this tent with 7 stakes- it’s gone very quiet .....🤔. Their tone was condescending with a mix of irritation....sorry BA- have I pointed out an inconvenient fact? I have no doubt it is to advertise a lower packweight. It is the only tent maker I have come across in many many years that do not included sufficient stakes/pegs to pitch properly. Other than that I agree with you- it’s a great tent- although only used in the garden as no staying away from home yet where I am. Has anyone else noticed this? I’m assuming people don’t peg the inner down?
Ya one of the downsides for sure. If you end up picking up the footprint to this one you can actually set the foot print and fly up first and then setup the inner. Either way its definitely not ideal in the rain. Just got to get REAL quick with setup I suppose!
This video is a good reminder before going hiking, on how to set my tent up right. It was also good to study before setting it up the first time.👍 Thank you!
I suggest you place the lateral pole on top of the main pole instead under it (less tension on the plastic attachement).
Sometimes a company just gets things right. This is one of those times. The Copper Spur in both the 1 and 2 person(s) tent is simply the best awesome goodness.
By far, the best demo with size weight details on UA-cam! Thanks.
All others just speed up the settings process and talk & talk & talk 🤧 I need it to learn how to set it up my first real camping in 10 days. Hopes it will work
Nice to see someone taking a good look at the details, showing them to those of us who have never had out hands on one of these.
Good work with the whole setup too. Lets us see the snags in the build.
Just got mine in the mail yesterday, set it up and for sure loving it. Great video thanks
Thank you so much. Getting ready for my first solo trip and wanted to be sure I had it right!
The tent is a beaut! I have the latest version in the Bikepacking model, it really is just spot on. I like that green colour, the Grey is good too. Well done and thank you.
Thank you, great video. I have one of these and like it a lot. Was hoping for a zoom in and detail of placing the stakes. Was camping in a windstorm on very hard substrate recently and had some difficulty with this
I had a Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 back in the day before I sold it to help fund my Hilleberg. I really liked it and it survived 2 severe thunderstorms without any rain getting inside. I'm now looking for a lightweight tent for 3 season backpacking instead of carrying the 9 1/2 pound Tarra on solo trips. I just started looking and it's good to know Big Agnes is still making quality tents that people are very happy about.
A girl I hiked with on the AT used the Seedhouse for her whole thru hike. Loved it! The Copper Spur is one of the tents I recommend the most when new backpackers ask. They are great tents!
@@ChrisGoesOutdoors I'll admit I am spoiled by the Hilleberg. Inner and outer setting up at the same time is very nice. Plus the highly durable tear resistant materials are very nice and make it strong enough to handle pretty much any storm comfortably. On one trip I slept through a big storm while everyone I was camping with were kept awake most of the night. But honestly it's total overkill for the majority of three season conditions since it was designed as a base camp tent for extreme locations around the world. I bought it mostly for winter camping in Minnesota.
I'm not on the thru hiking level yet but I'm going to be going on 2 week long backpacking trips next year. First trip will be in the BWCAW and the second will be in Isle Royale National Park. Along with multiple shorter trips in State and National forests. There are so many tents to look at these days but I do know I want a 2 person tent. I find the extra space is nice when waiting out storms though I have never been in a solo tent.
The big Agnes copper spur ul2 is also phenomenal. If you are trying to ball out and have money to spend the zpacks duplex is probably one of the best two person tents on the market. But as you said soooo many options at so many price ranges. Those are the two I recommend the most to people. I had the big Agnes fly creek ul2. Hated the front entry and the fact that it’s not really free standing.
@@ChrisGoesOutdoors With the zpacks I would be going from 155oz to roughly 24oz. That would be awesome!
@@ChrisGoesOutdoors I'm going to just make this easier for myself and just decide between these two tents. Both of them look very good.
And I just realized that my BWCAW trip will technically be a thru hike. The Sioux Hustler trail. I could do it in a couple of days but I'm extending it to a week so I can do some exploring in legit wilderness.
The ULV 1 tent is excellent. It fits in a Revelate bikepacking seat bag with alot of room to spare. The downside is the lack of a vestibule. If it’s raining you are pretty much trapped. However the newer versions appear to have more zips on the rainfly. Hey, its a tiny tent that feels roomy when sitting up. A quick shelter using the foot print and the rainfly is pretty cool.
I really like one man tents! I use a 4 season one man military style tent and it works great but my head touches the roof when i sit up and it weighs 5 pounds ughh.. I even purchased a bed net style tent to save weight the catoma raider 2.5 pounds. Its nice but cramped! So i went to the mountain man store and saw this very tent but in the mtn glow version and wow i couldnt believe how light it was!! Very quality materials and well thought out! After watching many reviews and the store visit i definitely want this tent but the normal "non mtn glow" version lol! Just have to bite the bullet and drop the money on it! I will definitely put this tent through its paces and im sure it will be a great tent! Awesome overall design in my opinion! Thanks for the review man! I hope your girl enjoys this tent! Hike on!!
REI will be having their labor day sale soon. Can get the copper spur line of tents for 25% off. Just so you know!
I just bought this tent a couple of months ago so I'm glad the review was favourable 😁.
😂 hope it works well for you!
I have this tent. I’ve only used it in the backyard so far but I’m planning on using it soon on the trail. I got it on sale for $288 which I thought was a good price. I got the groundsheet on sale as well somewhere else and I think I paid like $11 or something for it.
I think that is a fair price for the tent for sure! I think you'll find its a great tent. I would recommend to everyone whatever tent they may have to get used to setting it up as quickly as possible. Will help when you find yourself in some monster rain and such! Hope you enjoy it!
Nice review. I love my Big Agnes copper spur hv ul2. If I was a much thinner guy I would consider this one person tent.
Whatever works for ya Paul! Awaiting the AT start videos with Grumpy. HV2 is solid too. I really enjoy the entire copper spur line.
thanks for video. I don't seem to have the bikepacking handle bar bag with loops. Do you know where I can find that?
Very good review Chris. I am digging hammocks right now but will after your review keep this in the back of my mind if I decide to go back to the ground.
This is a pretty decent choice sir! Looking forward to seeing you and Paul back out on the trail!
Great vid. I love my HVUL1. Hope to start using it more. The DCF stuff is intoxicating but certainly not perfect for So Cal backpacking. My last overnight trip I sure could have used a free standing shelter. But alas it was sitting at home.
I feel ya. In most places in the White Mountains I feel like a free standing tent of hammock would be like 100000% easier to find a good spot with. Luckily I have been doing pretty well with the Solplex still. It can fit into some pretty tight spaces. But for say wood tent platforms at many of the backcountry spots in NH the freestanding aspect comes in incredibly handy
Can you use this tent in the winter with a buddy heater inside
Looks a good tent to be fair and I like the dome effect, allowing you to sit up. Good review, cheers Alan
Ya its a pretty roomy setup for how light and packable it all is. Thanks for watching Alan!
Thanks, good information. Was hoping you would give us actual weights for full set up and other configurations. Good to see how the whole thing went together.
Try it in the rain for a few days. The fly on my tent soaked through. The zipper on the vestibule gets stuck and when the fly is wet, it’s difficult to open or close the zipper. Backyard testing in dry weather doesn’t really show it’s true colors.
I feel you, trail experience is definitely the best way to find the downsides. I feel like any tent in sustained rain essentially sucks. Even my Solplex on the AT would keep the rain out but then condensation could become a little bit of an issue if you didnt let it vent. I would feel random drips or spray after long periods or hard driving rain. Usually after the second of third day when it just didnt have a chance to dry out at all. It is never a good time in sustained rain.
My recommending of this tent to friends getting into backpacking comes from the overall experience I had with the old copper spur. As well as the few people I know who really enjoyed theirs on the AT. Hiked for about 2 months with a couple who used the 3 person version and loved it. My GF just got back from the Long Trail (this is actually her tent in the video, I will more than likely never actually use it on trail) and thought the tent worked really well. They got pretty rocked by rain for like the last week and a half.
Will definitely have to see if she has any prolonged issues with the zippers though. They are quiet small. I could see how they may get snagged especially in saggy fabric. Thanks for watching Donna!
Yes, no tent is 100%. I was disappointed in it's function. The foot area got wet from the first day of rain and my bag got wet as well. I think with all of these UL tents there is some sort of compromise. The ground sheet never stayed attached to the tent, either, so if you pick up the tent to move it, the ground sheet would fall off.
when it is raining the tent will be totally wet inside before the outside tent is built up
And too many reports of breaking poles and terrible customer service. Being shitty to hikers while on the trail AND whille they're blogging is a bad idea.
Thanks fir the great review. I considering this rant and the REI 1/4 dome SL. Similar tent accept the foot end only has one pole. Any thoughts on the importance since of freestanding vs. semi-freestanding? Thanks!
Looks great, im thinking of getting one soon. Have you had any issues with rain considering the floor waterproof rating is pretty low? Also the rain fly seems to leave quite a bit of the inner tent exposed at the head end- have you had issues if the rain gets blown diagonally onto that?
Did you notice a lot nosie from the sleeping pads rubbing on the floor? I thought it was my big agnes pad but therm a rest does it too.
OK. I thought it looked pretty self-explanatory but I had to look up a video real quick because while putting my longer poles into the grommet holes at the wider head end… it started to feel like it was going to snap, it was making sounds as well :-) I did not want to break my brand new tent! It really seems like it’s not supposed to bend that much but I guess it is!
Great review. I'm trying to figure out whether to go with this or the Fly Creek UL2. I'm 6'2" and want to make sure I can sit up comfortably.
I owned the fly creek classic UL2. Not a fan. I feel like it was marketed pretty heavy at the time I bought it as a free standing tent when in actuality it is more semi free standing. You have to stake out two points at the end in order to attach the rain fly properly / have optimum space inside the inner. Was not a big fan and got rid of it. I would take the Copper Spur over the fly creek probably 99.9999 times out of 100 haha
Good to know. I was thinking of the weight savings. Thanks! Any thoughts on the Tiger Wall UL2?@@ChrisGoesOutdoors
I wouldnt go tigerwall either. Has the same issue that the fly creek does and is semi freestanding and it needs to be staked out at the end for optimum setup. If I could choose from any of the big agnes line I would choose the Copper Spur
@@ChrisGoesOutdoorsThank you for the input. Not being able to try in person makes videos like yours invaluable!
Could you also introduce your sandals? Looks nice pair
They are the Bedrock Cairn Sandals
Great review Chris! I've been in-between on "tent vs hammock" I just purchased a new hammock last week. but i'm interested in this tent... thanks!
Its the one I literally recommend to everyone who is unsure. If you can I'd try to check one out in store. Can give you a better idea without having to drop any money towards it. Best of luck with the search!
I've heard all good feedback on the Big Agnes tents. I actually switched to hammock camping back in the spring but i'm curious about winter backpacking so I may go back to a tent for the winter months. I'm planning to do a short review of my new Hennessy Hyper-lite hammock soon. thanks again for sharing this info.
Nice review. Thanks!
Actual measured weights and actual measured interior dimensions?
I'm wondering at $340. how much better the Big Agnes is compared to a similar design Hyke & Byke 1p Zion at $125.?
Just bought one
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Hope it works out well for you!
Thanks!
Wish you would have mentioned if there was a vestibule, which they claim there is.
You can see the vestibule, it's the space when the rain fly is pegged out, outside the mesh. Mine fits a 60L backpack in there quite easily.
Awesome video and great setup bud
Thanks for watching Kirk!
Excellent review buds 🤙 I have a duplex but it would be nice to have a more free standing tent as well. So Anna banana bread is doing the LT huh, very cool. I’ve had my eyes on doing that trail myself. Do you ever have any intentions of doing the LT? Also is Anna going to be vlogging or anything??
I was actually going to do it this year but was unsure of what I had for vacation time. In all honesty I probably could have done it but didn't want to rush it. She actually just finished two days ago! (I recorded this video back in June but never edited it) so she made it the whole way and had a great time. No vlogging for her though
ChrisGoesOutdoors awe, gotch ya. That would have been cool if you two got to do it together. Congratulations to her though, that is awesome!
Ya it wouldve been cool and in all honesty probably couldve worked out time wise but I didnt want to have to pressure her into finishing in a certain time frame (I would have had 21 days total) and I think its good that she got to do it on her own. Its certainly a great accomplishment!
Awesome review!
Thanks Rick!
great tent but i fell on love with my tiger wall.
Cool.... only problem I have with that is that it's not free stand....so if I find a good spot with awesome views in the wild & want to set up and can't stake down due to Rock or unpenetrable terrain .... then what ?
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Another great vid. Thanks!
Thanks Steve, appreciate you watching!
I like to keep my gear in the tent with me. It didn't look like there was much room for that with this tent. Do you think the vestibule would have enough space?
If we are talking like full pack, possibly, depending on height. My gf is shorter. Probably 5ft 6" and can git the pad right above her head. If you are taller probably not. If you just like to keep some extra gear and stuff in there then for sure you would probably not have any issues
Appreciate you bro
That's awesome I need a one person tent
this is literally the tent I recommend to everyone just getting into backpacking. Its a little pricey if you pay full price but its so easy to set up and has plenty of room for one. Not to mention resale value is solid too if they find they dont enjoy backpacking. This is a great value IMO
Yeah look great easy but I've never backpacked overnight before I do wanna try it I just wanted a one person tent like this even if I go to say a campground something quick and easy to set up I did see the price but I'm sure you'll get your money's worth though looks great and plenty of room. Thanks chris stay safe keep killing those trails
For sure! I dont intend on using this tent at all personally. My GF picked it up for her usage. She loves it so far. It just got her through the Vermont Long Trail without issue. I would definitely wait to pick it up on sale. I probably shouldve mentioned that in the video. These tents are regularly on sale for 20-25% off list price.
Oh that's awesome hey it works and it's only me so maybe soon I'll grab one or do you recommend another brand.?
I recommend this tent to most people. Its just a really great overall tent for the money. If you can afford it I think the Zpacks Duplex would probably be up there on the list. I dont think I have ever met anyone with one that didnt love it.
Good review Chris
Thanks Ken, Appreciate it!
Great video ! That my friend is a nice piece of gear. Congratulations to your GF , that’s awesome ! Peace ✌️
Solid tent for sure. She killed the Long Trail. Pumped for her!
How many guy lines with this tent?
Nice review but it seems a bit heavy at that price point. The Tiger Wall UL2 is only 20 dollars more, comes in at the same weight and has 2 doors.
Not totally free-standing though: have to stake down the toe-box on both sides. Sometimes that can be an issue.
Great that you always focus on height and size! Sadly enough an other tent I can remove from my list ;-((
Good video. Thank you. I much prefer videos like yours to ones from the company (When I see khaki shorts and bright white teeth I feel I'm being lied to. Hammock PR photos are the worst.) I like this tent. The biggest problem I think a lot of us will have is our old Big Agnes CopperSpur tents are still in great shape.
I'd always go for the 2 person. The weight is never much different, and there're doors on both sides for the view and cross ventilation. (It's been almost a year, I'll bet your girlfriend has reported that all the strange noises 'that's got to be a bear!" come from the blank side.)
All the clips and hardware I see on this tent are standard Big Agnes kit: I've never had any problem with it so that's good to see. Tent zippers, most zippers (except my Levis) I'd always add at least 8 inches of cord, it just makes any zipper a lot easier to pull.
For stakes, I've just de-volved into 1. All my mini-stakes have loops of orange cord on them. Since doing this I haven't lost any. 2. My all my tent lines have bowline loops on the end, some still have the adjusters. Mostly I just insert a stake in a loop turn it around a couple of times to get a few warps of string gripping the stake. Then I push them in the ground with my foot. If they need adjusting, I might use an adjuster if it's there, but mostly I just move the stake. (The string helps pulling them out). I can't remember the last time I needed to hammer in a stake or fiddle with a knot. I stopped using a ground sheet when I had to carry everything on my back. I've got probably 200 nights since then, no holes, no gooey stuff.
The color coding is good, but it's more of an About Time Already. Whenever I buy a tent I set it up and spray paint code the corners. Tip: Don't bother writing left and right, and don't code anything until it's all set-up ( you may not make mistakes, but I did) Instead set it up, and mark the corners when it's all set up, or as you take each corner apart. You don't need to do a neat job, just a mist is good enough. Krylon spray paint for plastic is good. Keep in mind you'll probably be doing set-ups when it's dark, you're tired, the batteries in your headlamp are weak... so green and blue that are close in shade? probably not a good idea. White, black, Red and Yellow. (Orange? is that the yellow or the red?) Make sure to paint the tent poles. With this tent you don't need to and the two color system just might work. (if the poles are symmetrical then make one end the B&W end and the other the Red/Yellow end, then when you start with red corner tent, fly and the pole is yellow, you know you're good to go.) At home I code my fitted bed sheets with color thread or a sharpie and I do it on two kitty-corners. Anytime you have to turn anything around and think about it, code it.
I had one of these for a few days before returning it to REI. I was actually quite impressed but it but, taking into consideration that this tent is already expensive and that it needs foot print (also expensive if you buy the want the BA one so you fast fly setup) that it is heavier than a few other one person tents, I just went ahead and bought the completely waterproof Solplex. Even with the heavy DCF material, it weighs 17 ounces.
I never had issues with or used a foot print with the 2 person Copper Spur I had. The floor is thin but I think people worry a bit too much about poking holes through tent floors. I regularly use and love the Solplex. Used it on the AT and still use it now and the thing has held up great so far. The floor on it still looks new hah!
If I were picking up one of the Copper Spur UL1s I always tell people to wait until they are on sale. You can definitely snag one easily for 20-25% off regular price. At that price its a steal IMO
ChrisGoesOutdoors my son has the CS HVUL2 and has had moisture come up through the floor on a few occasions.twice when it wasn't raining. The moisture in the ground soaked up through the floor onto his gear.
Interesting, I wonder if there is something wrong with the actual fabric they used on the floor? I would call Big Agnes and ask them whats up. I dont believe that should be happening at all. There warranty and customer service is pretty top notch. I am going to be making a video eventually about a sleeping pad issue. I was kind of surprised they actually called me to ask me more info about the issues I was experiencing.
Nice vid Man
Thanks dude. Look familiar? haha
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No Tigerwall? That's supposed to be the BA tent to get.
I would take this over both the Tiger Wall and the Fly Creek. Both of those tents are touted as free standing when in actuality they are semi free standing (At least the fly creek UL1 and 2 and I think all the tiger wall tents). Both of the fly creek and Tiger wall require staking out the foot end corners in order to setup properly. Its an additional step and its not always ideal to do so. If I buy a tent marketed as free standing it should be free standing. I actually wanted to make a follow up review of the fly creek when I bought it complaining about this but I returned after the first use. I hated having to stake out the ends. The Copper Spur appeals to me much more being a legit free standing tent (besides the vestibule)
I'd take this one as well the rain fly on the TW is pretty much transparent no privacy in that thing
When you shoot these videos, please use your camera's zoom. It doesn't help to see how you're connecting the rods to the gromets if your hands are 10' away from the camera. Off to search for another video...
went thru 2 tarptents before I bought the one U have... luv it, but, still, a little heavy, might go w/ Zpacks to finish the AT...zippers r a little pain in the butt, but, you'll learn the little secret on those...lol
Excellent review, but it would have been nice to have the UL2/Classic link in the notes..... otherwise 5 stars!!!!
added links to the Copper Spur UL2 Classic review and product in the description. Thanks for watching!
This tent comes with 7 stakes...that is not enough to pitch properly. If you follow BA instructions and peg the inner down at each corner, then the 3 mid points, then the door- it needs a minimum of 8, preferably 10 for the 2 long guys. I notice you didn’t peg the inner 4 corners down? BA also suggest attaching the 2 long guys to the mid point- so 3 attachments on 1 stake!! Appalling idea in wind! I contacted them to ask them to send me a diagram of how to pitch this tent with 7 stakes- it’s gone very quiet .....🤔. Their tone was condescending with a mix of irritation....sorry BA- have I pointed out an inconvenient fact? I have no doubt it is to advertise a lower packweight. It is the only tent maker I have come across in many many years that do not included sufficient stakes/pegs to pitch properly. Other than that I agree with you- it’s a great tent- although only used in the garden as no staying away from home yet where I am. Has anyone else noticed this? I’m assuming people don’t peg the inner down?
Yes, I noticed this also. Figured I will buy a few more stakes if I'm going to camp in a windy place...
Any tent that sets up inner first is not good to set up in the rain.
Ya one of the downsides for sure. If you end up picking up the footprint to this one you can actually set the foot print and fly up first and then setup the inner. Either way its definitely not ideal in the rain. Just got to get REAL quick with setup I suppose!
Awesome review!