What This Footprint Does for Your Tent
The Copper Spur HV UL1 & mtnGLO Footprint is a custom-shaped ground cloth designed to extend the life of your tent floor. It fits the Copper Spur HV UL1 tent precisely, so you don't have to trim or fold a generic tarp. The footprint also unlocks a Fast Fly configuration, where you pitch only the fly, poles, and footprint—leaving the tent body at home to save weight.
Product Facts
- Copper Spur HV UL1 & mtnGLO® Footprint: To extend the life of your tent floor, we recommend using a Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 Footprint or ground cloth. This is the manufacturer's primary purpose for the footprint—protecting the tent floor from abrasion, dirt, and moisture.
Copper Spur HV UL1 & mtnGLO® Footprint - Copper Spur HV UL1 & mtnGLO® Footprint: This Big Agnes footprint also enables you to pitch a lightweight, Fast Fly shelter while leaving the tent body behind. Fast Fly is a key feature for ultralight backpackers who want a simple, quick shelter setup without the inner tent.
- Copper Spur HV UL1 & mtnGLO® Footprint: The Fast Fly configuration requires the footprint, tent fly, poles, and stakes. This confirms exactly what gear you need for the Fast Fly mode, helping you plan your pack list.
Fast Fly Setup: A Lightweight Option
If you're looking to cut weight on a dry-weather trip, the Fast Fly configuration is a smart choice. You'll use the footprint as the floor, the tent fly as the roof, and the poles and stakes to hold it up. The tent body stays behind, saving significant weight and bulk. Just remember that you lose bug protection and the inner tent's condensation management, so this is best for fair-weather or alpine trips where bugs are not an issue.
Footprint vs. Generic Ground Cloth
A generic tarp or ground cloth can protect your tent floor, but it may not fit the Copper Spur HV UL1's shape. An ill-fitting ground cloth can bunch up, collect water, or leave exposed edges. The Copper Spur HV UL1 & mtnGLO Footprint is cut to match the tent's specific floor dimensions and includes grommets that align with the tent's pole clips, ensuring a secure fit and easy setup. The trade-off is that a generic tarp is cheaper and more versatile for other tents, while the dedicated footprint offers precision and convenience for this specific model.
What the Catalog Does Not Confirm
The supplied catalog information does not specify the exact weight of the footprint, its material composition, or whether it includes a stuff sack. If these details are important for your pack weight or durability expectations, you may need to check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly. The catalog also does not confirm if the footprint is compatible with other Copper Spur HV UL tent sizes, such as the UL2 or UL3, so assume it is designed only for the UL1.
