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wide side of the tent — making it easier to climb in and out and stash gear .
Rather than just two long tent poles that cross over , the Copper Spur uses a “ 4-way high volume hub pole design ” that adds strength and contributes to the larger interior by allowing more vertical walls . The lower part of the tent , the fly and the footprint are made of a durable , proprietary random-patterned ripstop nylon , and the upper part of the tent is made of breathable polyester mesh ( leave the fly off for a nice breeze and views of the stars ). To keep things dry , the tent floor and fly are treated with silicone and polyurethane and all seams are sealed with waterproof polyurethane tape . And inside the tent are several mesh storage pockets for quick access to essentials . At $ 449.95 for the tent and $ 70 for the footprint ( which , like the tent , has eyelets for the tent poles ), the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 is expensive . But , as gear geeks know , money invested in lightweight , high-quality materials , innovative design and durable construction pays dividends out in the field . I have yet to have the slightest problem with the zippers , fabrics , poles or stakes on either tent , and less time spent fiddling with my tent is more time spent by the campfire . – GREG DREVENSTEDT
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