When I was looking for a touring tent, the BA Copper Spur was my first choice but a bit beyond my budget at the time. I ended up buying an REI Quarter Dome for less than half the price. It is about 1 lb. heavier than the BA tents, but roomier and easy to set up. It is a good design for touring because the folded tent poles are rather short, making them easy to pack inside your panniers.