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MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent

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The MSR Hubba Hubba 2P tent is a freestanding tent that remains 1 of the best options for all-around backpacking performance. At only 2 lbs. per person, this is one of the lightest options around.

For everything from trekking to ultralight backcountry adventures, the sturdy Hubba Hubba 2P shelter boasts ample living space with 2 doors and 2 vestibules
Configured to maximize the tent's interior space, the hubbed pole system is strong and light, and setup is fast and easy
Vertical end panels keep the tent end from hitting the footbox of sleeping bag—even for tall campers
Rainfly and floor fabrics balance weight and durability; you get a long-lasting, high performing tent that won't weigh you down
High-tech ripstop nylon rainfly reduces weight and the silicon and polyurethane coating increases durability and resistance to damaging UV rays
2 doors and 2 vestibules give each person easy access and personal gear storage
Stay-dry entries ensure water won't drip into the tent when door is opened for ventilation in rainy weather
New green rainfly and grey floor blend in well with nature; silent zipper pulls won't keep you up on windy nights
Mesh canopy offers excellent ventilation in warm climates and the dark color is easy to see through with little or no distortion
Pockets at each end of tent help keep small items organized; hang loops inside tent provide points to hang your headlamp or damp clothes
Rainfly rolls back halfway for a great view on starry nights and quickly rolls down if clouds move in
Vestibule can be rolled back in either direction for maximum ventilation or, in strong rainstorms, can be left open at the bottom to facilitate ventilation
Sized for 2 full-grown adults with 29 sq. ft. of floor space; 3 - 4 people can sit inside and play cards while waiting out storms or avoiding pesky bugs during social hour
Attention to detail shows in the taped seams, reinforced stress points, ultralight stake loops and user-friendly door toggles
Save weight and create a minimalist shelter by using just the rainfly, footprint (sold separately), poles and stakes
Includes stuff sacks, J-stakes and guyline/tighteners

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MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent Customer Reviews

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MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent

4.4

(based on 58 reviews)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to set up (55)
Lightweight (49)
Comfortable (41)
Fly works well (40)
Waterproof (39)

Cons

Condensation (10)
Flimsy construction (3)
Poor fly design (3)

Best Uses

Backpacking (57)
Car camping (33)
Backyard (11)
Climbing (9)
Mountaineering (8)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (35), Casual/ recreational (15), Outdoor professional (5)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (31), Comfort driven (17)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (49), Yes (5)

Reviewed by 58 customers

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Sep

2013

5.0

Awesome Tent.

By Gear-nut Rob

from Lumberton NJ.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Beach
Car Camping

Comments about MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent:

Great tent. I only used this one time so far and it was in nice weather but the tent was great. I had plenty of room inside as a solo hiker for myself and my gear. I only used the vestibule for a few things and mostly because it was there. I could have fit more inside the tent, comfortably. I also tried it out with a second person in the tent and there was plenty of room for 2. Very light weight, 2 doors and 2 vestibules are great features. I had no condensation in the tent at all. If you are going for the minimalist and want to use only the rain fly, though, you will need to get a foot print because the poles are supported using the tent base, but this is so light that you probably wouldn't save enough weight to make it worth that.

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Sep

2013

4.0

Hubba Hubba tent review

By Crazzyak

from Seattle

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Collects Condensation

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent:

Overall, I am satisfied with this product. Used it for my 1st overnight backpack trip. The only thing I noticed was it collected condensation when I woke the next morning. I will see if this happens again in future backpacks.

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Aug

2013

5.0

Wow this thing is big!

By IcarusJoe

from Julian CA

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Spacious

Cons

Collects Condensation

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent:

I got this tent because my old one broke on a backpacking trip. Since then my main use for it has been in the Eastern Sierras in decent weather. I've yet to fully test it's performance in a downpour or driving wind, but it seems great so far. The thing that shocks me about this tent is the weight for the amount of space inside. This is a true two person tent. Lots of head room, two doors and two vestibules means I can comfortably camp with my friend without feeling like we're cramped. My friend and I plan on hiking the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand, a 1,900 mile trek. She's never backpacked to that extent, so I wanted to find a balance between my minimalism and comfort. This tent bridges that gap. So far with 40 miles and 7 nights of camping this tent has proven itself.

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Aug

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love this tent

By Paul the Brit

from North Carolina

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Lack Of Storage
Small Zippers

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent:

This tent is very easy to set up although can be a challenge if alone and windy. I used it during a heavy and windy thunderstorm and it coped perfectly. I would like more storage pockets/hanging points inside and the zips are rather small. But I can add split rings and pockets. Overall I love the tent.

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Aug

2013

5.0

Spacious and Light

By PopTop

from Seattle, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Freestanding
Lightweight
Non-tapered At The Foot
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Collects Condensation

Best Uses

Backpacking
Backyard
Car Camping

Comments about MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent:

When shopping for freestanding, light-weight tents for two people just under 6' tall, we found most to be either too short in headroom or too cramped at the feet by the time you add your two pads.

The Hubba Hubba was one of the few non-tapering tents (it's rectangular, not wide at the head and skinny at the feet). We've done week-long trips in Yosemite and weekend trips in Western Washington and found it to be very fast to set up and its full mesh top allows for excellent star gazing without the bugs associated with "cowboy camping".

Our only complaint is that there is no vent on the rainfly. This saves on weight, but with two people breathing all night long, even cold nights leave the inside of the fly uniformly damp. We've never had drops of water from the condensation because the air from below the rainfly drafting in does help.

One suggestion: staking out the sides adds 4-5 inches of width, but it's not necessary if you're comfortable without them.

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Jun

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome Tent

By Ceed3P0

from Charlotte, NC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Large Tent Bag
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent:

Great tent that is easy to set up. The floor is pretty thin so I recommend the footprint to go along with it, but that's with most light weight tents. There's a few places to put/hang stuff inside, I'm 6' and can comfortably sit up and move around on my knees. Easily fits 1 + gear, or 2. In my case, 1 + gear and a dog. Oversized tent bag makes it easy to fit everything including the footprint, then crank it down with some straps. Comes with MSR stakes, 1 pole repair, and MSR rings; mine did not come with tiedown line/cord.

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Jun

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best tent ever

By Em Allen

from Buffalo, NY

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent:

Everything about this tent makes sense. It's light, sturdy, super easy to set up, and it can stuff into a very small bag.

With or without the rain fly on this tent is incredibly airy. I took it on a canoe/camping trip and even when I got it wet it just dried out and was perfect within minutes.

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May

2013

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Drips with age

By Texan Canadian

from Colorado Springs, Colorado

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Collects Condensation
Poor Fly Design

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent:

I had this tent for approximately seven years with around three years of actual use. I slept in it for about 40 nights in total. I choose this tent because of the two doors and solid construction. Overall the tent held up pretty well. This year though the top connector between the large pole and the middle short pole broke while setting up the tent. This did not prove to be an issue just an annoyance. My major issue was the condensation. This issue is not notticable while the tent is still new as the fly is taught, but as you use the tent and the fly begins to stretch it becomes a problem. This is because there is no way to pull the fly taught in the middle panels. you can tighten the corners down as far as they go and pull out the vestibules but once these middle panels stretch they never get taught again. This poses an issue because they sag into the inner mesh part of the tent causing a constant drip right where your head lays. As there are no vents the condensation levels can get very high which means you will get very wet. The material itself is still waterproof dispite its age and ive found the tent to be very durable. I will not be buying another MSR tent because of this condensation issue until they implement a vent or another lfy design that can be kept taught even after stretching.

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Apr

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excelent tent

By dusolier

from Monterrey, MX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Not Enough Storage

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent:

Is a very good tent, very lightweight and extremely easy to set up, and very strong structure, how ever is short in storage space compared to my previous north face rock 22 that has four pockets and the roof net. The materials are very good quality but be aware of having your hands very clean before setting up the rainfly because that kind of material get dirty very easy.

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Mar

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best backpacking tent I've ever owned

By Perry Clark

from Kansas City

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about MSR Hubba Hubba 2P Tent:

In some twenty-plus years of backpacking, mostly in points west of St. Louis and east of California, I've purchased and used my share of tents, from makers such as TNF, Sierra Designs, Marmot, and others. I've no good excuse for having delayed so long in purchasing the MSR Hubba Hubba. I finally obtained one last summer, and it's now been through hot and cold, wind and rain, and I've nary a complaint about anything except that the grommets on the stuff sack came loose, and I don't like the cord retainers used for the pole and stake bags.

While not the roomiest 2-person tent out there--it is a backpacking tent, after all--it will house two non-NFL lineman types without inordinate concerns about intimacy. The dual entrance/exit openings provide both parties with easy egress in the middle of the night as well as a reasonable gear stowage area under the vestibule. Headroom is above average, and the nearly perpendicular walls reduce the claustrophobic feel common to small tents, and give a little room for maneuver.

Construction of the tent is above average, with straight, well-sewn seams, no sloppiness in cut/fit/attachment, and a good compromise between weight and sturdiness in fabric. Zippers operate well and are relatively quiet. The fly, and the vestibule portions in particular, fits the tent well, and the vestibule stakes out smartly but without making the zippers difficult to manage. The openings through the tent body are large and easily negotiated. My only quibble with construction would be a desire for reflective points, cords, or tie-downs to make finding the tent in the dark less of a chore. A green tent in the woods at night combined with walking back from the bear bag induces an appreciation for easy visibility. It's an easy fix, but MSR could've done it for me.

Special kudos for the MSR stakes. They are simply the best tent stakes that come as OME, dramatically unlike and better than the flimsy aluminum cordage often packaged with tents. The pole system is easy to manage, and sturdy. Pitching the tent is not at all difficult, being intuitive enough that the directions are almost optional. The stuff sack is appropriately roomy, eliminating any difficulty in getting the tent back into the bag come morning.

I'm very happy with the purchase, and will likely make it again the next time I need a tent.