Backpacking tents · owner-verdict comparison

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 vs Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2: 84% of 112 owners recommend it, vs 75% of 24 for the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2

84%of 112 owners recommend
84% recommend · 5% neutral · 11% don't
Owners praise
  • Very lightweight, packs down small at around 3 lbs
  • Roomy, livable interior for the weight
  • Durable and holds up in high winds and bad weather
Owners complain about
  • Expensive, premium price tag
  • Thin, fragile fabric and mesh that needs care
  • Tight for two people or tall sleepers
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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2

75%of 24 owners recommend
75% recommend · 13% neutral · 12% don't
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What Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 owners say

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2. Upgraded from Marmot Limelight 2p (which is still awesome btw) but saving 3.5 lbs makes a huge difference.
thatonedayinmay on Reddit
Get a Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack and forget about it. I just did a 8,571-mile cross-country moto trip and camped most of the way, and my Copper Spur was incredible in all kinds of weather.
lowfox on Reddit
I’m currently in the older model Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 and am looking to get something else. Every sleeping pad I use in the copper spur sounds like a rubbery balloon squeaking as it rubs against the floor. Not ideal for anyone else sleeping nearby.
bb-backl8er on Reddit

What Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 owners say

If looking at Big Agnes, I think the Tiger Wall is better. Slightly smaller, but much lighter.
adambl82 on Reddit
There is no problem with ventilation in Tiger Wall since the inner tent is almost entirely mesh the amount of air coming through under the fly is plenty.
J-Nightshade on Reddit
The big agnes will absorb water, sag, then weigh twice as much after you have to pack it up wet.
they_have_no_bullets on Reddit