Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 vs Zpacks Plexamid Tent

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 about $50 and only five ounces for double the room, a little more versatility and double doors. I'll leave that up to you. So have you recently pic...

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

I was thinking I might have to replace them with higher quality versions considering the price point, but they're more than solid enough for me to trust them. The only downside to this tent is that it is rather heavy for a 1 person tent, even once you remove the extra stuff sacks that the stakes and poles come in and just role those up in the tent itself you're left with a rather hefty package. For the price point you're getting a really good tent for the money, but I can't help but think it could be at least a little lighter. And if you add the recommended footprint that ALPS offers it gets even heavier as a whole package

We use this for two of my kids when backpacking. Very reasonable weight when split between two people. If you want to still be in one tent as your kid gets older, though, a 3p tent may be a little tight.

Bonus! These are like the lightest backpacking tents out on the market. So this tent the Plexamed the one that I have in blue is only 14. I really can...

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.

Great tent for the money - easy to set up and light-weight (sure there are lighter weight options, but I digress). I'm 6'2" , 225 lbs and felt like I had plenty of room - the higher profile was great for having *some* room to move around. As far as 1P tents go, this one works really well and is super simple to set up and take down. If you are a car-camper or aren't super competitive with minimizing pack weight this tent is a great option

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.

In fact, the company just announced an even lighter weight version called the Plexamid V Beta, which weighs 13.6 oz. If carrying the lightest weight tent is your number one priority, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an ultralight shelter that’s as livable as the Plexamid, without switching to a floorless tarp or cowboy camping.That said, the Plexamid wouldn’t be my choice because gear weight isn’t the most important criteria I use to pick a backpacking tent or shelter system, but there is a lot to like about the Plexamid if you’re willing to accept some of the setup nuances I describe above

A couple of my friends have the previous version of this and having experienced both, the 2020 version has some cool new features:

So that's a quick look at the features of the tent. Now let's take a look at how it's set up. The first step is to remove the tent from a stuff sack a...

So light and yet super strong. Love the color. It is super flashy and pretty and makes me feel like more of a camper than I really am.

This is what really sold me. I have no intention to purchase anything but this style of tent. Its just so easy and simple, I cant imagine buying a tent with extra setup. I would sacrifice an extra 2-3 added pounds with this tent vs