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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Copper Spur HV UL4 versus Papa Hubba NX 4
 
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heavylunch
06/27/2018 10:23AM
  
Probably going to pick up one of these tents soon. I read lots of the other posts about these tents on the forums already but figured why not see if there are any additional opinions out there.

I am primarily attracted to how little volume they take up in a pack and how little they weigh. Will use for backpacking and BWCA.

Tent is for 2 adults and 1 child. One adult is 6'2".

My current understanding:

Copper Spur HV UL4 -
Slightly lighter and easier to put up
More headroom inside tent

Papa Hubba NX 4 -
Bigger vestibules and more overhang when open
More stable in the wind due to lower profile

Who else looked at these tents and what else is there about these 2 tents that I should know or consider?

Thanks!

 
BnD
06/27/2018 11:48AM
  
We have the Copper Spur UL 4 and have used it for 3 years. We also have the matching footprint. I have many tents (Large, small, light and heavy) and for a packing tent with room for gear and comfort this is a GREAT TENT. It has very good head room throughout (i.e. not just in the center) due to pole configuration, very nice vestibules, great ventilation, plenty of room for 3 plus gear, 2 big doors, extremely stable due to stake outs and guy points, great fly coverage, can be set up fly only (need to buy factory footprint for this option.)


Only issue we have is the door configuration in that they zip across the top down the sides with the open door laying on the ground. I prefer D type doors so I'm not climbing across the tent door every time I get in/out of the tent. (no, we do not ever wear shoes in the tent) Minor complaint but, I do think it will shorten the life of the tent due to wear and tear on the tent door. My .02
 
unshavenman
06/27/2018 01:06PM
  
I can't speak to the MSR but I like their products in general. I do have two of the BA Copper Spur UL4 tents and I love the design, size and weight. You would have plenty of room for your people and gear with the two vestibules. I highly recommend.
 
Othello
06/27/2018 03:04PM
  
BnD: "We have the Copper Spur UL 4...Only issue we have is the door configuration in that they zip across the top down the sides with the open door laying on the ground. I prefer D type doors so I'm not climbing across the tent door every time I get in/out of the tent. (no, we do not ever wear shoes in the tent) Minor complaint but, I do think it will shorten the life of the tent due to wear and tear on the tent door. My .02"


BA rectified this design flaw (I completely agree with your assessment) with last year's model. It is now a D-shaped door.
 
butthead
06/27/2018 04:28PM
  
Experience with 2 and 3 person versions, both are great shelters.
The Copper Spur fabric feels lighter vs the Hubba's stouter feeling. That stout feel goes to the frame structure also, but the cost of the Hubba's stout feel is more weight. Coper Spur is more breezy due to the mesh, the Hubba may be a bit warmer.
Either is a good choice, if it was mine to make it would be the Hubba, $50 less and stronger. But my bias is more towards the colder season use.


butthead