Now that’s a good, no nonsense review. Like you, I’m impressed with the pegs too, I agree that there’s no need for retro reflective bits n’bobs on the tent, I like that it’s free standing and the poles are a nice manageable length for us bike packers. You’ve sold it to me, thank you.
@@buckroger6456 I bought it. It is very good. Stands up to the worst of weather, with minimal condensation. It is a well put together tent, oozes quality in my view. I love it!
I think you will appreciate the second zipper on the door in a rainy day as you can make kind of roof near entrance. I don't have this tent yet but I like that idea and hope it can provide protection from rain when you pack/unpack stuff in the tent while you outside (like inflating a mat) or cook.
Yeah. I may try that this fall. Not really sure how I would support it. I don't carry poles and other options seem limited. I could make some carbon poles out of arrows....
Awesome review! I'm definitely sold on this tent. Seems like a lot of bike camping guys use this tent. It was funny hearing you talk about grams and ounces but all that really adds up on a bike, so being able to save a little weight here and there can help.
This is a great review. I like your zipper access idea for the side. You should give BA your design feedback. Also get in touch with them about your missing stake. You should have received 8. I have the previous iteration, so far about 600 hiking miles on it, and I absolutely swear by it. The best tip I can give you is to flip your sleeping bag so your head is in the small end. This provides ample room for you to put your gear/full backpack in the bigger end at the corner opposite the door. You can also always try a little black sharpie to mute the reflectors on the tabs as well. Welcome to Oregon if you're passing through and safe travels.
It's a big agnes insulated Axl air. I don't really use it anymore. I've settled on exped pads lately. It is lightweight but it's not very warm for fall and spring. It is fine for summer use but I have an uninsulated exped that seems just as good but weighs less and packs smaller. For a swing season pad now I like the exped ultra 3r. It is warmer and really seems as comfortable, if not more.
Thanks for the review! Do you think the bikepacking $50 premium is worth it? Like you say, you want to keep more things in your handlebar bag anyway, so you're not using the bag. Is the bag and the pole length really the reason for the extra $50? In which case I'd probably save $50 and get the regular non-bikepack version.
Yeah I think the pole length and bag are the reason it's more expensive. It's also heavier. I prefer the small size and think it's worth it but some people would rather have lighter and cheaper. Weight is not really my primary concern.
@@dirtsurf1 gotcha. Yes agree, space is more important than ounces. And something I hadn't considered, if you ever take someone bikepacking that doesn't have gear/bags, it can be convenient that the tent doubles as a bag to strap to their bike. Otherwise, for solo rides I imagine just taking the tent out of the big agnes bag and stuffing it into my handlebar bag. So $50 for a spare bag and shorter poles.
Have you or anyone else using the Copper Spur 1 had problems with condensation or getting the inner tent wet during heavy rain. bit I'm a little concerned that my down sleeping bag will get wet.
I can't really say. I use this pretty strictly in summer and/or good weather. I suspect it will do fairly well in poor weather I just like more space in foul weather.
Question -- I just noticed you did a review of the 2P Hornet as well. I've pretty much narrowed my choice down to the Hornet 2P and CS HV UL1. This will be for solo motorcycle camping and I won't need to put gear in the tent itself. I'll leave bags on the bike and use a bike cover. I have a long/wide pad that I use. Based on that, which would you recommend? I'm leaning toward the CS. Thanks again!
I'd go with the copper spur. The only advantage the hornet has is more floor space and lighter weight. The advatages of the copper spur are color(imho), length of poles, and freestanding.
Thorough review. Thanks! So are you getting a lot of condensation under those conditions? Debating other BA but no top vent. Would a backpack fit under the vestibule And you still have enough room to enter the tent? Thanks again!
It seems to vent as well as most of my other tents. There is that one vent near the head. As far as a pack goes I am not sure without setting it up but going from memory I would say you could fit a small pack like 30-40 liters in the vestibule part not used for entry. Anything bigger and I might guess you'd be better off getting the 2 person version of the tent and putting gear inside. You could always bring a small sheet of sylnylon to wrap your bag up and leave outside.
@@dirtsurf1 knowing what you know, would you have bought the Nemo ul1 bikepack tent instead or stuck with the Big Agnes? What you think effects my buying this evening.
@@josephhaddakin7095 I did make a video exusively on that question you could watch. Basically I still prefer my big agnes because of floor shape. But really they are both very cool.
@@dirtsurf1 already bought thru rei. I'm a member. I'll get it in 4 days. I'm gonna make my own footprint like you with thick cheap tarp. We got sticker burrs everywhere in SoCal. P.S. don't ever shop online when you're drinkin' beer. $467.57 w/tax.
really useful review.
i did not realise how much room there actually is inside.
Now that’s a good, no nonsense review. Like you, I’m impressed with the pegs too, I agree that there’s no need for retro reflective bits n’bobs on the tent, I like that it’s free standing and the poles are a nice manageable length for us bike packers. You’ve sold it to me, thank you.
Thank you:)
Same here. I'm looking at gear for bike packing and this tent always comes up. Looks like it'll keep the bugs out.
@@buckroger6456 I bought it. It is very good. Stands up to the worst of weather, with minimal condensation. It is a well put together tent, oozes quality in my view. I love it!
@@jimbojet8728 yo thanks! Sounds like this is the tent to get then.
I call the ‘brow’ pole, the ‘Apex’ pole. I agree with you though, you explained this tent veery well. It is a beaut. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh! I stayed here on my west coast cycling trip!! Thinking about buying this tent for my next cycling trip!
Thank you from the UK for an excellent, fulsome and honest review. Very much appreciated. I hope to buy the non-bike version of the tent.
I think you will appreciate the second zipper on the door in a rainy day as you can make kind of roof near entrance. I don't have this tent yet but I like that idea and hope it can provide protection from rain when you pack/unpack stuff in the tent while you outside (like inflating a mat) or cook.
Yeah. I may try that this fall. Not really sure how I would support it. I don't carry poles and other options seem limited. I could make some carbon poles out of arrows....
Awesome review! I'm definitely sold on this tent. Seems like a lot of bike camping guys use this tent. It was funny hearing you talk about grams and ounces but all that really adds up on a bike, so being able to save a little weight here and there can help.
This is a great review. I like your zipper access idea for the side. You should give BA your design feedback. Also get in touch with them about your missing stake. You should have received 8. I have the previous iteration, so far about 600 hiking miles on it, and I absolutely swear by it. The best tip I can give you is to flip your sleeping bag so your head is in the small end. This provides ample room for you to put your gear/full backpack in the bigger end at the corner opposite the door. You can also always try a little black sharpie to mute the reflectors on the tabs as well. Welcome to Oregon if you're passing through and safe travels.
Good thoughts.
But that extra fly zipper is to make that section into an awning. That’s one of the reasons I got the tent (the 2 person).
Yes. It is.
Excellent review. This summer I'm planning an off road trip across the country on a dual sport motorcycle. Looking for light weight solutions. Thanks
Thank you:)
Hey, which sleeping mat is that? Love the tent btw
It's a big agnes insulated Axl air. I don't really use it anymore. I've settled on exped pads lately. It is lightweight but it's not very warm for fall and spring. It is fine for summer use but I have an uninsulated exped that seems just as good but weighs less and packs smaller. For a swing season pad now I like the exped ultra 3r. It is warmer and really seems as comfortable, if not more.
Thanks for the review! Do you think the bikepacking $50 premium is worth it? Like you say, you want to keep more things in your handlebar bag anyway, so you're not using the bag. Is the bag and the pole length really the reason for the extra $50? In which case I'd probably save $50 and get the regular non-bikepack version.
Yeah I think the pole length and bag are the reason it's more expensive. It's also heavier. I prefer the small size and think it's worth it but some people would rather have lighter and cheaper. Weight is not really my primary concern.
@@dirtsurf1 you're saying the bikepack version is smaller in size than the non bike-pack?
@@SimonCher Yes, just in the folded pole length.
@@dirtsurf1 gotcha. Yes agree, space is more important than ounces.
And something I hadn't considered, if you ever take someone bikepacking that doesn't have gear/bags, it can be convenient that the tent doubles as a bag to strap to their bike.
Otherwise, for solo rides I imagine just taking the tent out of the big agnes bag and stuffing it into my handlebar bag. So $50 for a spare bag and shorter poles.
Good review
thank you:)
Well detailed thanks, one more thing plz how much does it weight including all stuff ?
I'm not really sure right now. My scale is in storage but it's basically a 2.5 pound tent. I'd check their website for more accurate numbers.
@@dirtsurf1 thanks
Have you or anyone else using the Copper Spur 1 had problems with condensation or getting the inner tent wet during heavy rain. bit I'm a little concerned that my down sleeping bag will get wet.
I can't really say. I use this pretty strictly in summer and/or good weather. I suspect it will do fairly well in poor weather I just like more space in foul weather.
@@dirtsurf1 ok thanks for the quick answer ride save 🤙
Question -- I just noticed you did a review of the 2P Hornet as well. I've pretty much narrowed my choice down to the Hornet 2P and CS HV UL1. This will be for solo motorcycle camping and I won't need to put gear in the tent itself. I'll leave bags on the bike and use a bike cover. I have a long/wide pad that I use. Based on that, which would you recommend? I'm leaning toward the CS. Thanks again!
I'd go with the copper spur. The only advantage the hornet has is more floor space and lighter weight. The advatages of the copper spur are color(imho), length of poles, and freestanding.
Thorough review. Thanks! So are you getting a lot of condensation under those conditions? Debating other BA but no top vent. Would a backpack fit under the vestibule And you still have enough room to enter the tent? Thanks again!
It seems to vent as well as most of my other tents. There is that one vent near the head. As far as a pack goes I am not sure without setting it up but going from memory I would say you could fit a small pack like 30-40 liters in the vestibule part not used for entry. Anything bigger and I might guess you'd be better off getting the 2 person version of the tent and putting gear inside. You could always bring a small sheet of sylnylon to wrap your bag up and leave outside.
@@dirtsurf1 thanks!
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If you don't mind me asking..what $ did you pay? I can't find anything less than mid-400s.
Yeah, I paid $429. It is not cheap. Kind of a luxury item. In reality almost any tent will do...
@@dirtsurf1 knowing what you know, would you have bought the Nemo ul1 bikepack tent instead or stuck with the Big Agnes? What you think effects my buying this evening.
@@josephhaddakin7095 I did make a video exusively on that question you could watch. Basically I still prefer my big agnes because of floor shape. But really they are both very cool.
@@dirtsurf1 thanks. I think I'm leaning towards Agnes.
@@dirtsurf1 got the Agnes in 4 days thru REI. $467.57. I'm a member. Don't ever shop online when yer drinkin' beer, lol.
Footprint...
Sure it's not floor thingy?:)
You have a hard time finding them right now. I'm thinking about going ul1 instead of ul2. I really like the shorter bikepack poles with the pack bag.
@@josephhaddakin7095 If you cant find it the nemo bikepacking tent is pretty cool too. And maybe look at big sky tents.
@@dirtsurf1 already bought thru rei. I'm a member. I'll get it in 4 days. I'm gonna make my own footprint like you with thick cheap tarp. We got sticker burrs everywhere in SoCal.
P.S. don't ever shop online when you're drinkin' beer.
$467.57 w/tax.