QUICK & EASY TO PITCH – The Copper Spur’s clips and poles are color coordinated to make setup fast and foolproof. This tent is freestanding, but you’ll still need to stake it out for a taught pitch, though there’s no need to adjust trekking poles or deal with finicky geometry like you would with a non-freestanding tarp or tent.
SOLID WEATHER PROTECTION – We’ve tested the Copper Spur extensively in the Pacific Northwest in very wet conditions and it’s kept us bone dry inside while pouring rain outside.
As far as wind resistance goes, tents like the Copper Spur (spacious, double-wall, freestanding) don’t tend to perform as well as low-pitch pyramid tarps/tents, but they’re far more comfortable.
There are more bomb-proof shelters on the market for extreme conditions, but the Copper Spur does an excellent job in the weather most backpackers are likely to encounter. Use the storm guy-out points and be careful with campsite selection, and the Copper Spur will perform well.
