Big Agnes
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent
$549.95
Released 2025
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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent vs MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent is cheaper at $549.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
MSR
MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent
$549.95
Released 2025
Which is better: the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent or MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent?
The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent | MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $549.95 | $549.95 |
| Brand | Big Agnes | MSR |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Capacity persons | 2 | 2 |
| Type | backpacking | backpacking |
| Packaged weight (lb) | 3 | 3.375 |
| Floor area (sq ft) | 29 | 32 |
| Peak height (in) | 40 | 40 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seasons | 3-season | 3-season |
| Rainfly included | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2025 | 2025 |
Sources — Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent: rei.com (verified 2026-06-20). MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent: cascadedesigns.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent and MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Packaged weight (lb): Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent 3 vs MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent 3.375
- Floor area (sq ft): Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent 29 vs MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent 32
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Tent
Only one whitelisted tester — Digital Trends — has a hands-on review, and it covers the Copper Spur HV UL2 mtnGLO (the LED trim of the same base HV UL2 tent, identical construction, dimensions and setup). It was field-tested across a full Pacific Northwest season for the 2017 Outdoor Awards (republished 2023-04-25). Digital Trends praised the fast pitch, durable ripstop, and interior LEDs, but called the tent snug for two. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Fast, easy pitch — up in 4-5 minutes with the rain fly; Interior LED light strip lights the whole tent and is barely visible from outside (mtnGLO trim only); Durable ripstop nylon that held up over a full season of field use.
Flagged: Interior is snug for two occupants.
MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent
The MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2 draws praise from the one whitelisted outlet with a hands-on review of this exact generation (CleverHiker, which field-tested it over hundreds of nights in the Colorado backcountry): a roomy 32-sq-ft interior, foolproof symmetrical setup pitchable solo in minutes, and strong weather protection from 20-denier ripstop construction. The main knocks are its 3 lb. 6 oz. weight and bulk versus ultralight rivals, headroom that feels a bit tight, and a $550 price. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Roomy interior for a 2P tent (32 sq ft floor, 40-in peak) with generous pockets, gear loft, and clothesline; Foolproof, fast symmetrical setup — pitchable solo in a couple of minutes; Strong weather protection and durable 20-denier ripstop construction, plus a clever vestibule 'gutter'.
Flagged: Heavier and bulkier than ultralight rivals at 3 lb. 6 oz. — not for ounce-counters; Headroom/interior can feel a bit tight; Expensive at $550.