Real owners lean toward the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2: 84% of 112 owners recommend it, vs 70% of 20 for the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
Shared across both owner bases is a light, packable tent that stands up to wind, rain, and even snow; the split is price and refinement. Copper Spur owners praise how light it is at around 3 lbs, its roomy livable interior for the weight, dual doors and vestibules, thoughtful pockets, and quick setup, while cautioning that the thin fabric, mesh, and zippers are fragile and that it's expensive and tight for two. Cloud-Up 2 owners overwhelmingly call it outstanding value for its low price and holds up in rough weather, but flag short stock pegs that need replacing, an awkward front-only entry, thin delicate fabric, and a tendency to flap unless staked taut. A backpacker wanting the roomiest, most feature-rich shelter with dual doors and willing to pay for it leans to the Copper Spur, while a budget hiker wanting solid ultralight weather protection for far less leans to the Cloud-Up 2. Both share thin, care-demanding fabric, so the choice hinges on whether livable room and dual-door convenience or low price matters more.
“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
“looks like a perfect tent for the UK.”— @Zlin0035 on YouTube
“it lasted me the entire 8 month cycle tour from Mongolia to the Netherlands, surviving insane wind, rain, snow and sand storms. Worth every penny.”— @willisonwheels on YouTube
“I love the way the vent only works well if the wind is blowing the right way”— @Stuart-er8qz on YouTube
Shared across both owner bases is a light, packable tent that stands up to wind, rain, and even snow; the split is price and refinement. Copper Spur owners praise how light it is at around 3 lbs, its roomy livable interior for the weight, dual doors and vestibules, thoughtful pockets, and quick setup, while cautioning that the thin fabric, mesh, and zippers are fragile and that it's expensive and tight for two. Cloud-Up 2 owners overwhelmingly call it outstanding value for its low price and holds up in rough weather, but flag short stock pegs that need replacing, an awkward front-only entry, thin delicate fabric, and a tendency to flap unless staked taut. A backpacker wanting the roomiest, most feature-rich shelter with dual doors and willing to pay for it leans to the Copper Spur, while a budget hiker wanting solid ultralight weather protection for far less leans to the Cloud-Up 2. Both share thin, care-demanding fabric, so the choice hinges on whether livable room and dual-door convenience or low price matters more.
Owners point the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 at long-distance thru-hikers on the AT, PCT, or JMT, and solo backpackers wanting freestanding room and dual doors.
Owners point the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 at budget backpackers wanting ultralight without a premium price, and solo hikers or couples on multi-day treks.
The most-cited downside of the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 is expensive, premium price tag. For the Naturehike Cloud-Up 2, it's stock pegs too short, need replacing.