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2019 REI Quarter Dome SL 1 tent vs. Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 or…?
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Mar 18, 2019 at 10:50 pm #3584334
So many tent choices (and very much a 1st world problem.)
I was about to jump on a Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 when I saw the specs for the 2019 REI Quarter Dome SL 1. To my surprise, the 2019 Quarter Dome is slightly less packaged weight (2 lbs. 6 oz) than the BG Copper Spur 2 (2 lbs. 8 oz). The cheaper price doesn’t hurt either. But the Copper Spur is slightly wider (3 inches/1 inch at head/foot), packs down smaller (BG is 4 x 16.5 inches vs Qtr dome 6 x 19 inches) and seems to be a tried and true favorite.
I usually do 3 day backpack trips and have found I like a certain amount of comfort, side door, roominess(for my mental health) and 2 walls over less weight. At one time was considering the Tarptent Moment.
What think?
Mar 19, 2019 at 12:45 pm #3584411I I have the CS1 and like it a lot but the cheaper price/ less weight of the QD makes is pretty attractive. I don’t think the slightly less room would have a huge effect since no 1 person tent is going to have tons of space for extra gear besides you. I would try running to REI and giving both a test sit in and see what feels good. My CS is actually the mtn glow model and les it’s gimmicky but I got it something like 45% off and it adds hardly nothing plus acts as my extra headlamp batteries. It also came in handy when I stubbed my toe and cut it up pretty bad/ deep camping in the beach at Olympic NP walking barefoot at night and needed to clean it out…
Mar 19, 2019 at 1:03 pm #3584414I’ve had the CS UL1, and would prefer its greater room (especially head room) and simpler pole configuration over the REI QD1. I also like the mossy green color available in the CS. Also, without stripping all the packaging, there’s no way to know which is the lighter tent…
Mar 19, 2019 at 1:56 pm #3584420Maybe check out the Six Moon Designs Skyscape? Lighter, roomier, similar price. I don’t have one myself, but I’m not sure why it doesn’t get more love. Seems like a crazy airy, side entry, roomy solo shelter.
Mar 19, 2019 at 5:10 pm #3584451Also, the REI tent is really semi-freestanding. The corners at one end need to be staked out (like the BA Fly Creeks). Is that worth the 2 oz weight savings? Up to you to decide
Mar 20, 2019 at 5:06 am #3584590The Quarter Dome SL 1 is actually designed much more like a BA Tiger Wall or Nemo Hornet – all 3 need corners staked out as the foot end is not pole supported at the corners.
The regular REI Quarter Dome is constructed like the Copper Spur and MSR Hubba NX with poles supporting each corner.
By comparison, a Tarptent Notch uses 4 stakes, trekking poles or separate poles, stays dry inside during rainy set up/take down in under 2 minutes.
We’re talking conventional sil/poly nylon tents in this regard, not DCF. However, the BA tents with DCF fly are very light, durability yet to be tested.
Mar 21, 2019 at 4:40 am #3584799All very good points! Did not consider the semi-freestanding aspect and more complicated pole design of the new Quarter Dome. Have always liked more vertical sides, especially at the head end, but have not really tried the more “tent-like” shape of Six Moons.
Am now leaning back towards BA, but just to make sure will do a test run at REI to check out how it feels to lie in each. And maybe buy a good, used BA to make up the price difference.
Thanks all for your thoughtful input.
Nov 26, 2019 at 8:08 pm #3620533<h3 class=”header product-information-title h2″ data-ui=”product-information-title”>BTW How many stakes required for BA HV UL 1 Tent?? Thanks!!</h3>
Nov 28, 2019 at 7:48 am #3620758I use 10 6.5″ UL Ti stakes from Lawson 2.50 oz
Dec 1, 2019 at 3:43 pm #3621036Thank-you!
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