Updated for 2014, this three-person, 3-lb, 11-oz shelter is a marvel of engineering. Ultralight yet robust; easy to pitch yet rock-solid in heavy weather; excellent ventilation yet superb protection from windblown rain and sand. The Copper Spur embodies contradictions without concessions. Vertical mesh and fabric walls, 44 square feet of interior space, pop-out roof vents and dual doors and vestibules make this tent a pleasure to inhabit. Nifty hubs, pole connectors and fly clips make it equally fun to set up and tear down. Who will like it: Pairs and trios who appreciate premium features and construction in a do-it-all design.
$499.95 | www.bigagnes.com
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