Gearnalysis

Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li vs. Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack

Two tents worth lining up side by side. The StratoSpire 2 Li takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack has its own case.

Tarptent
StratoSpire 2 Li
80GearScore
2-person · Ultralight
wins 6 specs
Big Agnes
Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack
73GearScore
2-person · Ultralight
wins 0 specs
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Tarptent StratoSpire 2 LiBig Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack
GearScore80✓73
Capacity22
Packed weight29.7 oz✓47.0 oz
Floor area29.6 sq ft✓29 sq ft
Space-to-weight15.9 /lb✓9.9 /lb
Peak height44 in✓40 in
Doors22
Vestibules22
Price$629✓$650
TypeUltralightUltralight

Highlighted cells mark the better spec: StratoSpire 2 Li in blue, Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full tent comparison. Prices are current MSRP.

The Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li and Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack take different routes to the same job. The StratoSpire 2 Li wins on low weight and floor space, and the Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack pushes back on value.

The StratoSpire 2 Li is 1.1 lb lighter, more floor area (29.6 vs 29 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. On the default GearScore the StratoSpire 2 Li leads 80 to 73.

Pick the StratoSpire 2 Li if you care most about low weight and floor space, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack if you would rather save the difference.

Common questions

Which is lighter?

The Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li. It is 1.1 lb lighter than the Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack.

Which has more floor space?

The Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li. It is more floor area (29.6 vs 29 sq ft) than the Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack.

Which has the higher GearScore?

The Tarptent StratoSpire 2 Li, 80 to 73 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.

StratoSpire 2 Li or Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack, which should you buy?

It depends on your priorities. Go with the StratoSpire 2 Li for low weight, or the Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.

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