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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent

Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent

Big Agnes

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent

★ 8.4 Backpacking
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 3 lbs 8 oz Est. Price $650

Best for: Ultralight three-person backpacking and versatile camping.

SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent

SlingFin

SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent

★ 8.5 Backpacking
Sleeps 2 Seasons 4-season Weight 5.1 lbs Est. Price $790

Best for: Year-round adventures in harsh conditions

Our Take

Both are backpacking tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.

Both score 8.4 overall, though the SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent wins more individual scoring categories.

The biggest gap is value for money, where the SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent holds a clear advantage.

The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent also has a price edge — $140 less at $649 versus $790.

Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.

🏆 Our pick: The SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent scores higher overall.

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Score Comparison

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent
SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent
Overall Score
8.4
8.5
Space & Comfort
8.0
9.0
Quality & Durability
9.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
9.0
9.0
Value for Money
6.0
7.5
Ease of Use
9.0
8.0
Intangibles
8.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent

  • 41-sqft palatial interior
  • Proprietary HyperBead fabric
  • Dual awning-style vestibules
  • Fragile floor material
  • Sticky, finicky zippers

SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent

  • WebTruss design provides extreme stability
  • Spacious 32 square feet interior
  • Surprisingly packable five pound trail weight
  • Does not come seam-sealed
  • Pole joints can fuse together

Full Specs

SpecBig Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 TentSlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent
Tent Type Backpacking, Dome Backpacking, Dome, 4 Season
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 4 Season
Est. Price $650 $790
Weight 3 Lbs 8 Oz 5.1 Lbs
Min Trail Weight — 3 Lb 15.6 Oz
Floor Area 41.0 ft² 32.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 9 + 9 Sq Ft 11 Sq Ft X 2
Peak Height 43 42
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 90 X 70 In 92 X 50 In
Pole Material DAC NFL Aluminum
Floor Fabric Silicone Treated Proprietary Ultralight Double Rip Stop Mixed Denier Nylon With 1200mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating 20D Nylon Ripstop PE 1800mm
Rainfly Fabric Silicone Treated Proprietary Ultralight Double Rip Stop Mixed Denier Nylon With 1200mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating 20D Nylon Ripstop Sil/Sil
Packed Size — 14x6 In
Setup Time 5 Mins 3 5 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Tent

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SlingFin CrossBow 2 4-Season Tent

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