MSR Hubba Hubba vs Big Agnes Copper Spur

MSR Hubba Hubba vs Big Agnes Copper Spur, both of them are the best of their brands. In this article, I will help you to pick the optimum one concerning your needs.

Both MSR Hubba Hubba and Big Agnes Copper Spur have 1p, 2p, and 3p options, to make a precise comparison I have compared 2p versions of the tents, BUT you can use this guide if you are looking for a 1p or 3p tent too (sizes and weight are the only things that are different between 1p to 3p versions).

In summary, MSR Hubba Hubba Nx 2 (3 lbs 14 oz) weighs 13 oz heavier compared to Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 (3 lbs 1 oz), BUT Copper Spur (Ø 6″ x 19.5″) packs down 1.5″ bigger than Hubba Hubba (Ø 6″ x 18″). They have the same floor area but Copper Spur’s vestibule area is 0.25 sq ft bigger and its height is 1″ taller compared to Hubba Hubba. Lastly, Although both tents are highly robust, Hubba Hubba is made of more durable material than Copper Spur.

So if the weight and size are the top priorities for you and if you are okay with sacrificing the pack size and durability, Big Agnes Copper Spur is a better option for you, otherwise, I would recommend MSR Hubba Hubba.

MSR Hubba Hubba Nx 2 vs Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2: Main Differences

Big Agnes Copper Spur and MSR Hubba Hubba: Capacity

Inner Capacity

First things first, you should know that both tents are backpacking tents, therefore they are much smaller compared to car camping tents, but since both tents have two vestibules on each side, they both offer enough room for 2 people.

Although both tents have a floor area of 29 sq ft, their design is different, MSR Hubba Hubba Nx has a rectangular floor with the dimensions of 84″ (Length) x 50″ (Width), on the other hand, Big Agnes Copper Spur has a tapered floor design with the dimensions of 88″ (Length) x 52″ (Width of Head Side) / 42″ (Width of Feet Side).

Size Comparison

Here is a picture that I’ve prepared to compare the floor design of the tents:

Also, Big Agnes Copper Spur (39″) is 1″ taller than MSR Hubba Hubba.

Vestibule Area

As you can see in the picture above, both tents have two vestibule areas on each door which is an important feature to not wake your partner up in the night when you need something from your backpack.

MSR Hubba Hubba‘s vestibule area is 8.75 ft² and Big Agnes Copper Spur‘s vestibule area is 9.00 ft², Copper Spur offers a slightly bigger vestibule area but both of their vestibule areas are considerably high compared to other 2p backpacking tents on the market (it’s mostly around 7 ft²).

Roominess

When comparing two tents roominess is an important factor as well, The more clips used for attaching canopy to the poles the more room you will get since it increases the inner volume of the tent.

MSR Hubba Hubba Nx uses only 8 clips to attach the canopy to the poles While Big Agnes Copper Spur uses 11 clips, therefore Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 has more inner volume compared to MSR Hubba Hubba Nx.

Weight and Pack Size of Hubba Hubba and Copper Spur

Weight and the pack size are the number one priority for backpackers in most of the cases, especially when comparing Big Agnes Copper Spur vs MSR Hubba Hubba (due to big weight difference).

Weight

MSR Hubba Hubba Nx 2 Weighs 3 lbs 14 oz when packed, on the other hand, Big Agnes Copper Spur weighs only 3 lbs 1 oz.

If you are looking for an even lighter tent check out my article about Nemo Hornet and Nemo Dragonfly.

Packsize

Although the packed sizes don’t differ as much as the weight, still there is a considerable difference between two tents’ packed sizes, and unlike the weight, MSR Hubba Hubba is the winner when it comes to packed size. MSR Hubba Hubba packs down to Ø 6″ x 18″ while Big Agnes Copper Spur packs down to Ø 6″ x 19.5″.

Durability of MSR Hubba Hubba and Big Agnes Copper Spur

When it comes to the durability comparison of MSR Hubba Hubba vs Big Agnes Copper Spur; MSR Hubba Hubba is undoubtedly the winner tent.

MSR Hubba Hubba’s pole diameter (9.3 mm) is 0.6 mm thicker than Big Agnes Copper Spur (8.7 mm) therefore it has a more robust construction.

MSR Hubba Hubba‘s canopy is made of 20D ripstop nylon/15-denier nylon mesh, its floor and rainfly are made of respectively 30D and 20D ripstop nylon. For waterproofness; MSR Hubba Hubba’s floor is made of 3000 mm (a metric for waterproofness) fabric which is considered highly waterproof on the market.

See the Customer Reviews for MSR Hubba Hubba Nx

On the other hand, Big Agnes doesn’t provide any information about the density and mm of its tent’s fabric. Even though it is more durable compared to other 3 season tents on the market, there have been a few complaints on the internet about it being torn off under bad conditions.

See the Customer Reviews for Big Agnes Copper Spur

Also, one important thing to mention is the footprint, if you want to increase the longevity of your tent (doesn’t matter what tent you’re using) you should definitely use a footprint. In our case neither of the tents comes with a footprint, you need to purchase MSR Universal Tent Footprint and Big Agnes Copper Spur Footprint separately.

Conclusion

To sum it up, I can say that;

• Big Agnes Copper Spur is roomier and offers more inner space than MSR Hubba Hubba,
• They both have bigger vestibule areas compared to other 2p backpacking tents on the market,
• Big Agnes Copper Spur is 13 oz lighter than MSR Hubba Hubba,
• MSR Hubba Hubba packs down 1.5″ smaller than Big Agnes Copper Spur,
• MSR Hubba Hubba is much durable than Big Agnes Copper Spur,

Check out the latest prices of MSR Hubba Hubba and Big Agnes Copper Spur on Amazon.

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