CopperSpur ul2 or Double Rainbow Tarptent

[Northernpiker]

I was leaning toward the Double Rainbow Tarptent but I'm a little concerned about condensation issues, any thoughts out there. I pretty much know what the Copper Spur ul2 has to offer but I'm open to any suggestions.

 

[whitingja]

There is condensation in all of them. I owned the seedhouse. I now own the stratospire 2. Can't speak toy the rainbow but gave researched it. Does get some condensation but I think is a lot stronger and lighter I think.

 

[KMT]

I have the copper spur 2. It's a good,light weight backpacking tent. If you want something STRONG, this is not your tent. If I expect big snow or winds, I use a north face expedition.

 

[Beastmode]

I have the copper spur 2. It's a good,light weight backpacking tent. If you want something STRONG, this is not your tent. If I expect big snow or winds, I use a north face expedition.

While I have not had my copper spur in a heavy snow I have had it in an inch or so. It held up good but I wouldn't want to use it in a heavy snow. As far as wind I have had it in some nasty coastal storms. It held up a lot better than I would have expected. Good stakes in good ground is a must. If you loose your stakes this tent won't hold up in the wind.

 

[Beendare]

If you want quality...then you don't want the BA stuff. The HS stuff is top notch.

i have a HS Tarptent and if you pitch it right there is zero condensation- not sure about the rainbow models though. That one of the advantages of HS- call them and talk to the owner Henry or one of their fine staff.

 

[Beastmode]

If you want quality...then you don't want the BA stuff. The HS stuff is top notch.

i have a HS Tarptent and if you pitch it right there is zero condensation- not sure about the rainbow models though. That one of the advantages of HS- call them and talk to the owner Henry or one of their fine staff.

Just curious what quality issues you have had with BA products?

 

[whitingja]

I own the stratospire 2 and it is great in the snow and wind. Got snowed on about 6 inches 2 years ago. Did great. Just hit the snow off. You should check it out.

 

[Tim M]

Just curious what quality issues you have had with BA products?

My question exactly, I have been using my CS UL 2 for 4 1/2 years now in almost any kind of weather the colorado rockies and desert country can dish out ( have only had it in 1 1/2" - 2" of snow ) and have absolutely no complaints with the quality at all.

 

[castandblast]

My CS and Seedhouse tents from BA have been on par quality-wise with my Tarptent so I too would like more info on the comment above.

 

[KMT]

No problems with my copper spur either. It does exactly what it should...function as a lightweight backpacking tent.

 

[5MilesBack]

I had my CS UL4 in some pretty serious winds last year at 12k feet. Couldn't sleep worth a crap, but the tent held up perfectly fine.