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Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Bikepack Tent Review - ''This new version of the Copper Spur UL Bikepack tent has 2 significant differences to its predecessor.''

Posted by Lois Fife on Sep 29, 2025

The new Big Agnes Copper Spur Bikepack tent has all the key features that define a bikepacking tent, i.e. short pole length and an ability to attach the tent to the bike, whilst performing well in the environment it is intended. It has many additional features that make life on two wheels even more enjoyable! I used the 2-person version of this tent from mid-summer through to autumn for local ove …
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Mid 1 Tent Review - ''The Mid 1 isn’t just a regurgitation of the single skin pyramid design of other brands in Dyneema but a thoughtful redesign of the classic shelter.''

Posted by Mark Richardson on Sep 10, 2025

Frankly, I chose this tent because of its low weight and because having used single skin shelters of this type in the past, I know they provide significantly more space for a given weight. I don’t mind a bit of condensation, which is a fact of life when single skin camping. I soon realised however that the Mid 1 isn’t just a regurgitation of the single skin pyramid design of other bra …
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Nemo Equipment Tent Ranges Explained

Posted by Mark Richardson on Mar 27, 2024

We stock the key ranges of Nemo tents, find out which they are and what they do on this page. Delivering 4x more lasting water repellency and 3x less stretch when wet, our new OSMO tent fabric is also made from 100% recycled yarns free from any PFC or PFAS. The first of its kind, it was carefully designed for both exceptional performance and reduced impact on the planet. The Elite monike …
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Big Agnes Upgraded Bikepacking Tents for 2025

Feb 13, 2019

Featuring upgraded stuff sacks with webbing loops and our proprietary ShortStik pole design, these bikepacking tents pack down into a shorter size, making them a breeze to attach to your bike's handlebars or frame. Optimized for bikepacking, and equipped with all of the great features you'd expect from a premium Big Agnes tent — with one of these in your gear closet, you won't need multiple …
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