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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 vs MSR Elixir 2

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 is the lighter option — 980 g lighter than the MSR Elixir 2 (48% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 MSR Elixir 2
Weight 1,060 g · 1.060 kg · 2.34 lb 2,040 g · 2.040 kg · 4.50 lb
Brand Big Agnes MSR
Category Shelter Shelter
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2
1,060 g

Ultralight 2-person freestanding tent. Best-in-class weight.

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MSR Elixir 2
2,040 g

Durable 2-person 3-season tent with colour-coded setup.

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Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 vs MSR Elixir 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 wins — at 1,060 g it is 980 g (48%) lighter than the MSR Elixir 2 (2,040 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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