[Krisztina Faller]

I’m a fan of Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2. I use it alone, but I like to have space also for my luggage inside the tent. I bought it six years ago, I’ve set it up at least 200 times in the last six years. In 2019 it was then one of the longest 2 person lightweight tents available with a length of 224cm. They now have new models, including Copper Spur UL2 Bikepack and even an UL2 XL version for tall people. If I would buy it today (2026), I would choose the XL version with 244 cm length. (Yes I am tall.)

The tent can be used freestanding, but I think it’s still better to peg the rainfly down with stakes on each side, as it will flap in the wind otherwise.

A footprint is also important, because the tent floor is very thin and can be damaged on rough ground. It also protects the tentfloor against water. The original Big Agnes footprint makes it easier to set up the rainfly first, when it is raining.

(@jenny fancett: I had no problems with the midnight sun.)