Backpacking tents · owner-verdict comparison

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 vs MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person: what real owners say

Real owners rate these about evenly: 84% of 112 Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 owners recommend it, vs 79% of 140 for the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person.

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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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person

79%of 140 owners recommend
79% recommend · 12% neutral · 9% don't
Owners praise
  • Lightweight and packs down small
  • Fast and easy to pitch
  • Roomy with good headroom for one
Owners complain about
  • Cramped for two adults
  • Heavy for an ultralight tent
  • Pricey for the category
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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 MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person owners say

“I'm beyond excited to get out and use it”
— @dudeymcduderson on YouTube
“Vestibules are huge at 8.75sq-ft for a total of 17.5sq-ft.”
— CJOttawa on Reddit
“I have a MSR Hubba Hubba, that I use solo. It's definitely small for two people. I don't like that it's pitched inner first, meaning if it rains the inside gets wet.”
— oops_whatnow on Reddit