MSR  Hubba Hubba 1 Tent

I’ve always purchased 2 person tents and was curious what a single person tent would feel like. After testing the MSR 1 person tent, I have to admit that it is simply too small a space. The length of the footprint was fine, but the width of the space left much to be desired. I would hazard to say that perhaps a 1.5x the width of the existing footprint would leave more room for maneuverability and perhaps even space for a backpack for those of us that prefer to keep our packs inside of our tents. There was sufficient head room, but very little elbow room - based in the pitch of the tent - to get dressed comfortably. Tent setup was easy and only took about 10 mins - however I did find that I had to muscle the tent poles into the grommets of the tent because of how stiff the poles were. I would have preferred to have 4 velcro attachment points on the main ridge of the fly to maintain contact points for easier installation. The zipper was a bit disappointing - would like to see y2k zippers instead. I also would have preferred 2 vestibules instead of 1, so that of gear is stored on one side, the second could be used as an entrance and exit point without having to wrestle with gear. The tent stakes worked well, guylines were sufficient, but would’ve been nice to have a patch kit included as well as tent pole repair parts. The clips to hold the vestibule open worked well. But I’m afraid that the air vent on the top of rain fly seemed to be an afterthought based on placement. I did like the mesh pockets on either end of tent for gear storage, but would have like to see another mesh pocket at the rope most point. I did like the colors, that it is lightweight, and the fact that the tent poles fold down small enough to even take it bikepacking. Overall, for what you are getting, I think it is far too pricey for a tent that seems to be subpar in comparison to other tents.

This tent is very lightweight. The poles are hallow plastic, but they are thick, and so I don't see them breaking easily. The stakes are as thin and low profile as possible, but they are sturdy and won't bend. The tent fly walls aren't very thin, which is good as it helps protect against rain and wind. However, without the fly this tent is pretty much a mosquito net. The seams are all taped and I used it during a light rain and it held up perfectly, no water inside at all. It does not come with a footprint, however you'll definitely want one as this is very lightweight and without one I'm sure water would seep in from the bottom. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the weight and the durability of this tent. Well worth the price tag.

I'm super stoked on this Hubba Hubba 1 Tent! It ticks all the boxes for me when it comes to a backpacking/solo camping tent. It is super lightweight (see photo with hands for size comparison!), easy to set up, and just the right size for me (5'10" adult) and my stuff. I found the tent super easy to set up and can be put up in just about 2 minutes once you get the hang of it. I haven't used the tent yet in heavy rain, only a drizzle, but it did well with light rain! It's a super lightweight material, but seems like it will hold up well if handled and packed thoughtfully.

I received this product for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review. Basics: - Trail Weight only 2lbs 2oz. Packed size 19X4". - Floor: 85 x 30 inches, Vestibule Area 7.5 sq ft, Interior Peak Height 37 in. Thoughts: - Not the lightest 1 person tent out there but to actually have a floor, decent vestibule, free standing, and a full rainfly makes the extra weight worth the comfort and weather protection. Would peg this as a 3 season tent. - No curved zipper door path, instead two separate straight zippers. Zipping is easier at the expense of wide entry. - Other 1 person tents tend to be tapered probably to save weight but this is a rectangular floor which allows more room to move around and for storage. - The fly is easy to orient as it has a red rain gutter over the tent door. - Grommets and the velcro are included to ensure that the fly stays put. - It comes with 7 stakes, but if you stake the out the four corners, the vestibule, and all the guy out lines, really you will need 12 total for windy conditions. - The head and foot end are upright, very nice as its not hanging/draping over my face. - There are two mesh pockets positioned at the head and foot of the tent which is nice to have but tends to sag when filled up. - Super easy to set up. Having only 1 door helps with orientation. - This will be a nice option to have when I go out solo instead don't want the extra weight of a 2 person tent.

This is a great solo tent for bike packing or backpacking. It is lightweight, compact, and is extremely easy to setup and takedown. It packs up small enough to save valuable space on your bike for other necessities. I have used this on multiple trips and it is holding up very well.

I had the original hubba hubba and loved it. This new model isn't for me. I'm very disappointed that the screen mesh on the ceiling and walls of the tent have been greatly reduced, so you have very little sky or surroundings to look out at. Also, the door zipper closes at the 1/2 way mark, which reduces the opening to the tent. The poles are great, and the fly is lighter, but those are the only areas that I see as an improvement.

I took my new tent on two, 3-day high Sierra trips. It is well built. It is easy to set up due to its rectangular floor and symmetrical pole structure. However, this is at the expense of volume where its needed - around my head and shoulders. In my bag, I measured only 8" from my head to the tent side walls. I do not recommend this tent to backpackers that might be prone to claustrophobia. I plan to replace it already for next season's trips. Ughff.

Like this tent. Total windbreaker. It was a touch smaller than the Hubba NX Solo. Biggest issue though was that rainwater dripped through from the rainfly through the tabs at the peak of the tent and four corners. This could have been a technical issue with seals perhaps. It wasn't particularly heavy rain yet drops of water gradually sipping through. Will get another cause the interior height is fantastic.

I rolled with a green Hubba (couple models prior to this) for 10+ years through many high Sierra and a few other New England and desert backpacking trips. The tent was pretty bulletproof. Big vestibule and doors, symmetric build to set it up in any direction. Substantial rainfly, etc. Recently I started getting some pinholes and leaks on the seams, and thought to upgrade to save a little weight, also. So, I purchased this model. Other than being lighter, this tent seems to be worse in so many ways. The zippers and openings are not as solid. The netting "sky light" is greatly reduced - I did want a higher "tub" but not THIS high. Now there is a little triangle to look through when sleeping with no fly, bummer. The reason for me returning it though has to do with size. This new version is an inch or two shorter AND the side walls where your head and feet are come in at an angle now. Those two changes combined made it so that my head and feet were both touching the end walls - condensation nightmare. I didn't even camp in it once as I knew it wouldn't work for me. The old Hubba was tight, but could get my arms above my head, and a couple things below my feet also (pants, etc.) and fit in there. No dice w this one. I was a MSR/Hubba salesperson practically, no more.

At 2lbs 2 oz I know the material is thin but I did not expect it to be so delicate. Set this tent up in my yard prior to a backpacking trip and one of the rods punctured through the rain fly. Thankfully discovered the flimsiness of this tent before taking it into the wild. For the price point I expected better. Exchanged for a Big Agnes, which is a bit heavier but we’ll see how it goes.