Description
The Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 Tent is a premium ultralight backpacking tent designed for outdoor enthusiasts who want comfort without extra weight. Built for three people, it features a spacious interior, dual doors, and large vestibules for easy access and convenient gear storage. Its durable weather-resistant construction, excellent ventilation, and quick setup design make it ideal for backpacking trips, hiking adventures, and weekend camping. Lightweight yet reliable, the Copper Spur UL3 delivers the perfect balance of performance, comfort, and packability.
- Ultralight and fully featured to make backcountry camping more comfortable
- Strongest and most durable HyperBead™ fabric technology in the Big Agnes UL tent line is 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
- High-volume, freestanding design provides ample interior room 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
- Expanded coverage with awning-style doors that can be supported with trekking poles (not included) or with the included extra guylines
- Oversize, 3D bin pocket provides generous off-the-floor storage; ceiling and side pockets provide additional organization
- Low Vent capability on the vestibule doors and a high vent on fly along with double sliders on the vestibule zippers for venting and increased airflow from the top or bottom
- TipLok™ tent buckle provides secure pole-tip capture, rainfly attachment, tensioner and stake-out loop
- Easy-to-use, injection-molded cross pole socket makes setup a breeze
- Quick Stash door keeper on tent body makes stowing the unzipped door quick and easy
- Multiple interior loops provide a place to attach gear lofts, accessories and mtnGLO® tent and camp lights (gear lofts, accessories and lights not included)
- Fits Big Agnes Large Trapezoid, Wall, Large Wall, Square and Triangle gear lofts (not included)
- Precut reflective guylines and reflective webbing shine in the light of a headlamp to help prevent tripping
- Includes eight 6 in. Dirt Dagger™ UL stakes
- Included EZ Pack stuff sack with large lengthwise opening and compression closure makes packing up simple and easy
- To extend the life of your tent floor and enable Fast Fly compatibility, Big Agnes recommends using a Big Agnes footprint (not included)
Technical Specs
| Best Use |
Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Seasons |
3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity |
3-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight |
3 lbs. 6 oz. |
| Fly / Footprint Pitch Weight |
2 lbs 11 oz. |
| Packaged Weight |
3 lbs. 13 oz. |
| Packed Size |
5 x 21 inches |
| Floor Dimensions |
90 x 70/62 (L x W head/foot) inches |
| Floor Area |
41 square feet |
| Vestibule Area |
9 + 9 square feet |
| Peak Height |
43 inches |
| Number of Doors |
2 doors |
| Number of Poles |
2 |
| Pole Material |
DAC NFL |
| Pole Diameter |
9.3 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric |
Breathable 15-denier nylon with 20-denier solution-dyed ripstop and 15-denier polyester mesh |
| Floor Fabric |
Proprietary HyperBead fabric; 15-denier nylon with 20-denier solution-dyed ripstop and 1,500 mm waterproof coating without intentionally added PFAS |
| Rainfly Fabric |
Proprietary HyperBead fabric; 15-denier nylon with 20-denier solution-dyed ripstop and 1,500 mm waterproof coating without intentionally added PFAS |
| Footprint Included |
No |
| Ultralight |
Yes |
| Design Type |
Freestanding |
Kenneth –
Fast setup, excellent ventilation, and kept us dry through an overnight storm. Highly recommended.
Ludavic –
It’s a premium-priced tent, but the quality and lightweight build make it worth the investment.
Hiddleston –
Incredibly lightweight and surprisingly spacious. Perfect for backpacking without sacrificing comfort.
Mike –
The roomy interior and large vestibules easily fit three people and all our gear. Great design overall.