Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 vs The North Face Assault 2 FUTURELIGHT

So yeah. That's the copper spur ul. If you have any comments, questions leave them in the comment area. Give me some feedback

So basically, my evaluation says that for the money you shouldn't have to do anything to this tent. You should have been able to take it out of the pa...

Regarding the question of floor size. Apart from weight, one of motivations for 'upgrading' from my 20 year old tent (that I also loved) was because my partner was insisting on having a bit more interior space, especially for the longer treks. Before purchasing, I measured out the advertised dimensions on my garage floor and saw that my old tent was well inside the boundary limits, the CS UL2 had plenty of extra width and length when compared. And yet on the trail, there wasn't as much space as expected

Also if you are over 6 feet this tent is going to feel cramped. Better like your partner even if you are short.

Customer service is not on par with the price of this equipment. The company has no ability to replace zipper assemblies (the tents are made in China) and the best they could offer was a partial credit towards purchase of a new tent. Guess I'm spoiled by Patagonia's lifetime warranty on their products, where they replace or repair any of their items at no cost.

The North Face Assault 2 FUTURELIGHT offers exceptional value with a single wall tent construction. It's relatively versatile for a single wall tent, thanks to its many vents and included vestibule, and it weighs in respectably on the scale. On top of that, it's more affordable than most single-wall competitors in our review. The Assault's included vestibule is a huge benefit to a tent that already boasts above-average interior floor space

Sleeping bag -- If I had no other items to improve, I'd buy a quilt, but I don't think I'll have the money left over for it. Bear Spray -- I am more calm and enjoy the trip a lot more when I have the bear spray.

When it was windy, I was glad to have the shelter for cooking. I think this was a worthy addition, its weight more than made up for with the extra room/comfort.