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Jetboil Flash vs Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2

Grant's comparison  ·  June 2026  ·  Last verified June 2026
Grant's Quick Verdict

Jetboil Flash (9.0/10) wins for most people. Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 wins for a specific profile.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Winner
Jetboil Flash
9.0
Fee: $120 one-time
Best camp stove
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Runner-Up
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2
8.9
Fee: $500 one-time
Best ultralight tent
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Who Should Choose Jetboil Flash

Solo/duo boiling — speed priority. 100-second boil. Field-tested. Grant verified both indoors and outdoors.

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Who Should Choose Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2

Backpacking where weight matters. 22 tents researched. Linda used it twice and had zero complaints.

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Grant's Final Verdict

Jetboil Flash is Grant's recommendation for most people reading this comparison. Score: 9.0/10. 100-second boil. Field-tested. Grant verified both indoors and outdoors.

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 (8.9/10) is the right choice for a specific situation: backpacking where weight matters. If that describes you, the full review has the complete math.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Jetboil Flash or Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2?
Jetboil Flash (9.0/10) wins for most people. 100-second boil. Field-tested. Grant verified both indoors and outdoors. Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 is the right choice if: backpacking where weight matters.
What is Grant's score for Jetboil Flash?
Grant rates Jetboil Flash 9.0/10. Verdict: 100-second boil. Field-tested. Grant verified both indoors and outdoors.
What is Grant's score for Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2?
Grant rates Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 8.9/10. Verdict: 22 tents researched. Linda used it twice and had zero complaints.
Who should choose Jetboil Flash?
Solo/duo boiling — speed priority.
Who should choose Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2?
Backpacking where weight matters.
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Head to head, by the numbers

Jetboil Flash Cooking SystemBig Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2
Grant's score9.0/108.9/10
Price
Top strength100-second boil verified in testing2.5 lbs for a freestanding two-person tent is excellent
Biggest drawbackBest for boil-only cooking (oatmeal, freeze-dried meals)15D fabric is less durable than heavier tents

The case for Jetboil Flash Cooking System

The case for Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2

Bottom line

Jetboil Flash Cooking System takes this one on the numbers (9.0/10 vs 8.9/10). 100 seconds to boil. Grant verified this indoors with a stopwatch. In May, he verified it outdoors.

That said, Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 isn't a loser — it's a different answer. Grant's tent after researching 22 alternatives. Linda used it twice and had zero complaints — the highest praise Linda gives.

Read the full breakdowns: Jetboil Flash Cooking System review · Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 review · all rankings.