Is the Copper Spur UL3 big enough for three adults?

It is officially a three-person tent with 41 sq ft of floor, but three full-width pads fit tightly. Two adults plus gear is the more comfortable setup.

How does it compare with the previous Copper Spur UL3?

The current version uses HyperBead fabric, which Big Agnes says is lighter, more waterproof and stronger than earlier fabrics. The freestanding layout and dual-door design carry over.

Can it handle winter or snow?

No. It is a three-season tent built for rain and wind, not snow loads. Look at a four-season tent for winter camping.

Does it come with a footprint?

The tent ships with its body, fly, poles and EZ Pack stuff sack. A footprint is sold separately and is worth adding to protect the ultralight floor.

How many doors and vestibules does it have?

Two side-entry doors, one on each side, each with its own vestibule for gear. Total vestibule space is 18 sq ft.

Yes. The high-volume dome pitches freestanding, so you do not need to stake the corners for a full setup, though staking it out adds stability in wind.

Where is the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 cheapest?

At eBay, for $599.95, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings.

Where can I buy the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Backcountry, Sportsman's Guide, eBay, Big Agnes, REI.

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 525 ratings

Owners rate the Copper Spur UL3 highly, praising its low weight for a three-person freestanding tent and its livable interior. Complaints center on tight floor space for three adults and the care ultralight fabrics require.

What people mention

WeightPraisedOwners say it carries light for a three-person freestanding tent.
Interior spaceMixedReviewers like the peak height and sitting room but find the floor tight for three adults.
SetupPraisedThe freestanding design goes up quickly without staking out corners.
DoorsPraisedTwo side doors and vestibules are called a real convenience for two or three campers.
DurabilityMixedOwners report the ultralight fabric holds up in rain but needs care around sharp ground and stakes.
Weather protectionPraisedReviewers say the fly and HyperBead fabric keep the interior dry in steady rain.

About the Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3

The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 is a freestanding, 3-person, 3-season dome tent for ultralight backpacking. The rainfly and floor use proprietary HyperBead fabric, which is 6% lighter, 25% more waterproof and 50% stronger than traditional fabrics, without added water repellent chemicals.

The freestanding, high-volume design gives generous living space, and the corners don't need to be staked out for a full pitch. It has two side-entry doors, each with its own vestibule. The awning-style doors can be propped with trekking poles (sold separately) or the included extra guylines. Dry entry and exit vestibules keep gear dry.

Inside, an oversized 3D bin pocket provides off-the-floor storage, and ceiling and side pockets add more. Multiple interior loops hold gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO Tent & Camp Lights. The vestibule doors have low vent capability, there is a high vent on the fly, and double sliders on the vestibule zippers allow venting from the top or bottom. Reflective pre-cut guylines and reflective webbing show up in headlamp light.

Tent type

Freestanding dome tent, 3-season

Sleeps

3 people

Trail weight

3 lb 6 oz

Total weight

3 lb 13 oz (listed as 3.8 lbs)

Fast fly weight

2 lb 11 oz

Packed size

21" x 5"