MSR Hubba Hubba NX - Tent

Incredibly fast and easy to setup, love that the inner is freestanding if you just wanted a quite shelter to sleep in on a clear and dry night. The rainfly is quick to put on too and only needs 2 pegs to be placed in for the doors but is a lot easier with 2 people but definitely manageable by yourself. The pegs are pretty good but did have one get pulled out by some horrendous winds blowing on the rainfly door but was able to get it solidly in again. Would say that fast winds and strong gusts do manage to give the tent a good push and a rattle but the guylines definitely added a ton of stability. the small pockets by the head and feet of the inner are a lovely touch too. Overall an incredibly light and spacious tent that looks sleek with the grey rainfly. Worth the ... MoreIncredibly fast and easy to setup, love that the inner is freestanding if you just wanted a quite shelter to sleep in on a clear and dry night. The rainfly is quick to put on too and only needs 2 pegs to be placed in for the doors but is a lot easier with 2 people but definitely manageable by yourself. The pegs are pretty good but did have one get pulled out by some horrendous winds blowing on the rainfly door but was able to get it solidly in again. Would say that fast winds and strong gusts do manage to give the tent a good push and a rattle but the guylines definitely added a ton of stability. the small pockets by the head and feet of the inner are a lovely touch too. Overall an incredibly light and spacious tent that looks sleek with the grey rainfly. Worth the money for sure.

2020/2021 seems to address nearly all concerns

The beloved MSR 2P Tent! You’ll see mentions of the new carbon-like poles leaving slivers or in worst cases the aluminum connectors becoming dislodged. Haven’t experienced either personally but the slivers are alleviated by rubbing them down with gloves first. They tend to splinter at the connection points due to micro-impacts. You could sand/seal them with a thin layer of glue if fraying begins. REI also has a connection with a repair company that has Easton Syclone replacement poles available for $3-4 per section, so I’m much less concerned about needing a replacement knowing an affordable fix is readily available in case of aluminum connector failure.My model was produced 02/21 with an “S” meaning MSR factory seam-sealed this batch, and included extra Gear Aid ... MoreThe beloved MSR 2P Tent! You’ll see mentions of the new carbon-like poles leaving slivers or in worst cases the aluminum connectors becoming dislodged. Haven’t experienced either personally but the slivers are alleviated by rubbing them down with gloves first. They tend to splinter at the connection points due to micro-impacts. You could sand/seal them with a thin layer of glue if fraying begins. REI also has a connection with a repair company that has Easton Syclone replacement poles available for $3-4 per section, so I’m much less concerned about needing a replacement knowing an affordable fix is readily available in case of aluminum connector failure.My model was produced 02/21 with an “S” meaning MSR factory seam-sealed this batch, and included extra Gear Aid seam sealing. This is NOT taping and appears to not become flakey with age.. we’ll see. I appreciate the “precision-stitched seams” with factory sealing to ensure waterproof performance with minimal degradation over the years. Tape can be a weak point, stitching typically isn’t when done right (Other heritage manufacturers use a similar process on tarps for longevity without taping).All that said, you can buy confidently that REI is selling batches of these that are most up to date and should be the best version available until the next update? Picked up at 30% off, feels like a great deal for a very renowned tent. I hope it serves us all for a very very long time.

5 year lifespan. Ok for the price.

I bought this tent in 2017. I will say it is very good in wind. Year 1 it was great. Lightweight, withstood strong winds well, and kept me warm. Rain fly stays off the tent allowing you to dry things underneath. Within 3 years of owning the tent the elastic in the tent poles lost its elasticity, but MSR honored its 3 year warranty and sent me replacement elastic. 1 tent pole that holds up the rain fly cracked in the 4th year, but I was able to repair it with some painter’s tape and it has worked fine ever since. If anything it’s less of a struggle to fit the rain fly onto the tent now. I believe they made the rain fly tent poles a little too long. It performed well enough in rain once in my 4th year of owning it. Unfortunately this is year 5 now and I discovered ... MoreI bought this tent in 2017. I will say it is very good in wind. Year 1 it was great. Lightweight, withstood strong winds well, and kept me warm. Rain fly stays off the tent allowing you to dry things underneath. Within 3 years of owning the tent the elastic in the tent poles lost its elasticity, but MSR honored its 3 year warranty and sent me replacement elastic. 1 tent pole that holds up the rain fly cracked in the 4th year, but I was able to repair it with some painter’s tape and it has worked fine ever since. If anything it’s less of a struggle to fit the rain fly onto the tent now. I believe they made the rain fly tent poles a little too long. It performed well enough in rain once in my 4th year of owning it. Unfortunately this is year 5 now and I discovered that the waterproofing has completely disappeared on the bottom part of the tent. The moisture on the ground came up through the footprint through the bottom of the tent and the bottom of the tent was completely wet and so were a few of my things. I dried my footprint and tent thinking it was a fluke and the same thing happened even after i moved the tent to a new location later. Lucky for me I drove my minivan up and was able to sleep in the back of it for the rest of the trip. I don’t like hassle so I have not replaced the elastic nor do I have plans to waterproof the bottom of the tent. I think this is it for me. Maybe some of you would extent the life of your tent by doing these things, but for me this tent has been a bit of a hassle and I’ll be looking elsewhere for my next tent. This tent still gives you good bang for your buck compared to the $400 tents on sale these days as long as you are willing to deal with a few headaches and minor repairs through the years. Considering that most tents lose their waterproofing within 4-7 years and many others have seam problems/zipper problems I’d say this tent did ok, but I only experienced rain twice and snow once with this tent. Hope this helps you make an informed decision.

Fairweather only tent, not very suitable for wind or rain conditions

I was excited to get this tent given the reviews I read however I feel somewhat misled. My first issue was that it does not standup very well in windy weather, in not particularly extreme wings (~40mph) the tent has a really hard time keeping shape. After a few trips in those conditions the poles bent and then the bent poles ended up ripping my flysheet, the warranty repair fixed the poles thankfully but only sent some tape to fix the ripped fly. I have tents that cost 1/4 of the price that have stood up to windier conditions than this tent has managed.My other major concern however is that the tent is impossible to put up in the rain, the inner of the tent is pitched first with the outer fly going on next, leaving any rain to get the inside soaking wet while ... MoreI was excited to get this tent given the reviews I read however I feel somewhat misled. My first issue was that it does not standup very well in windy weather, in not particularly extreme wings (~40mph) the tent has a really hard time keeping shape. After a few trips in those conditions the poles bent and then the bent poles ended up ripping my flysheet, the warranty repair fixed the poles thankfully but only sent some tape to fix the ripped fly. I have tents that cost 1/4 of the price that have stood up to windier conditions than this tent has managed.My other major concern however is that the tent is impossible to put up in the rain, the inner of the tent is pitched first with the outer fly going on next, leaving any rain to get the inside soaking wet while putting the tent up, a lot of people referred to the footprint being a solution available and while I was dissapointed to have to spent an extra £45 on an already expensive tent to make it usable, it seems in the last few years the grommits have been removed from the footprint making it useless at helping put the fly up first.For those reasons this tent is now relegated to fairweather camping tent with my children, it is lightweight, spacious and very well contructed but not really suitable for camping anywhere the weather may not always be particularly mild.

Great backpacking, travel tent.

Purchased in 2017 with footprint. Needed a small lightweight tent for backpacking and motorcycle camping. Also use for car camping at times but not the primary use for this tent. Thought I'd give this tent a long-term review for those who are interested in now it held up over time. Definitely a thumbs-up and recommend as a great two-season tent that can stretch into three-season if you have a good colder weather sleep system.Have used throughout the Midwest, Rocky Mountains and Tetons in temps from 20's to 90's and during multiple severe thunderstorms. Staying dry is a must-have and so far I have not had even a drop of water in the tent even during storms strong enough that trees blew down. Tent was fully staked out and stayed solid as a rock. The large mesh ... MorePurchased in 2017 with footprint. Needed a small lightweight tent for backpacking and motorcycle camping. Also use for car camping at times but not the primary use for this tent. Thought I'd give this tent a long-term review for those who are interested in now it held up over time. Definitely a thumbs-up and recommend as a great two-season tent that can stretch into three-season if you have a good colder weather sleep system.Have used throughout the Midwest, Rocky Mountains and Tetons in temps from 20's to 90's and during multiple severe thunderstorms. Staying dry is a must-have and so far I have not had even a drop of water in the tent even during storms strong enough that trees blew down. Tent was fully staked out and stayed solid as a rock. The large mesh panels prevent heat build-up and can take full advantage of a breeze on hot nights. Awesome to leave the rain fly off for great views of the stars when weather permits. More of a two-season tent due to the large amount of mesh. However, I have used in 20 degree night-time temps while solo backpacking when without a buddy to split carrying a heavier/bulkier four-season tent) and during shoulder months when temps could vary widely but just wanted to bring one tent. Stayed warm using a good cold-weather bag, sleeping pad and wearing a light base layer. Two covered vestibules are a great place to keep boots or other that I don't want inside the tent but still protected from rain.After 5 years of regular use, the tent is still fully waterproof, no breakdown/holes in floor, seams, rainfly or footprint. Zippers still work smoothly/easily. The only issue is this year the cords inside the tent poles have lost elasticity - still works fine but will probably restring at some point for convenience.Again, very pleased with this tent and would buy it again, if needed.

Great tent - Impossible to get repairs

I have had this tent since 2016 and have never had an issue with it, I actually think its perfect. However, in our last trip through Switzerland the poles broke. We live in Denmark - I bought the tent through amazon as MSR does not deliver to DK and in DK MSR is not a common brand - AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET IT REPAIRED. I have contacted the International Distributors listed in the MSR page and their response has been that they cannot do anything about it. It is crazy that a tent this expensive from a brand claiming sustainability makes it impossible to find replacement poles or repairs. Id be happy to pay for new poles.. but not even that! Very dissapointed.This tent is perfect for backcountry - but be careful regarding where you buy it. Probably if you're in ... MoreI have had this tent since 2016 and have never had an issue with it, I actually think its perfect. However, in our last trip through Switzerland the poles broke. We live in Denmark - I bought the tent through amazon as MSR does not deliver to DK and in DK MSR is not a common brand - AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GET IT REPAIRED. I have contacted the International Distributors listed in the MSR page and their response has been that they cannot do anything about it. It is crazy that a tent this expensive from a brand claiming sustainability makes it impossible to find replacement poles or repairs. Id be happy to pay for new poles.. but not even that! Very dissapointed.This tent is perfect for backcountry - but be careful regarding where you buy it. Probably if you're in the US or Canada you'll be fine but if you live in Europe you'll have an impossible time getting it repaired.

Hubba Hubba NX 2 - lightweight and highly functional 3 seasons tent

Used the tent on a bike trip from Germany to the North Cape and back and togehter with my wife on a kayak trip. It's siutable for two persons on a shorter trip. For a longer trip I would look for alternatives. On a longer solo (bike) trip I would always choose the 2 person version despite the additional weight compared to the 1 person version. You can use one apsis for the baggage, one for cooking when it's raining.Concerning the pros and cons I fully agree with Tore I.Over time, I got a problem with the thread of a 3-way connector that kept coming loose when packed. After screwing it tight several times, the thread wore out. Friluftsland's Copenhagen store offered to get me a replacement from MSR. I didn't want to wait and contacted Cascade Design after I ... MoreUsed the tent on a bike trip from Germany to the North Cape and back and togehter with my wife on a kayak trip. It's siutable for two persons on a shorter trip. For a longer trip I would look for alternatives. On a longer solo (bike) trip I would always choose the 2 person version despite the additional weight compared to the 1 person version. You can use one apsis for the baggage, one for cooking when it's raining.Concerning the pros and cons I fully agree with Tore I.Over time, I got a problem with the thread of a 3-way connector that kept coming loose when packed. After screwing it tight several times, the thread wore out. Friluftsland's Copenhagen store offered to get me a replacement from MSR. I didn't want to wait and contacted Cascade Design after I returned home. I got the connector within a couple of days without paying for it. So I can't understand the complaints about the availability of replacement parts.

It should be goodEverything points to a good tent.

I have only put up the tent in my lounge room. So far, I found it easy to erect, and also to pack up. The novel cover bag that comes with it is actually delightful to use. It makes its easy to pack up, although I am a bit worried about the pole ends pushing into the bag walls at each end, I will probably pack those outside the man tent bag, all the material has the lightweight feel, which once you get used to the feel of, reduces your concerns about the strength of it. The storage compartments inside are great, and the higher walls before changing to mesh are likely to make it a bit warmer in the cooler months. The poles seem fragile, particularly on the ends so Ill see how they go. The pegs, whilst. very light, seem sturdy enough, and the connection points for the ... MoreI have only put up the tent in my lounge room. So far, I found it easy to erect, and also to pack up. The novel cover bag that comes with it is actually delightful to use. It makes its easy to pack up, although I am a bit worried about the pole ends pushing into the bag walls at each end, I will probably pack those outside the man tent bag, all the material has the lightweight feel, which once you get used to the feel of, reduces your concerns about the strength of it. The storage compartments inside are great, and the higher walls before changing to mesh are likely to make it a bit warmer in the cooler months. The poles seem fragile, particularly on the ends so Ill see how they go. The pegs, whilst. very light, seem sturdy enough, and the connection points for the poles and fly and inner tent work fine. Overall, I am looking forwards to giving it lots of use. I quite like the internal dimensions the bigger fly for more weather protection. It should be good!!

Mr

Albeit not super experienced to compare with other tents this for sure worked super well for us especially during rain. Nice to see technology work!We added the extra footprint mat (a must) and were able to collapse it from the inside while inside so that we had the cover/rainfly on top only and floormat/footprint below to stay in and pack up change into wet gear , prep breakfast and all. The tent also has a lot of space on the side vestibules for gear.2-3 points that we think will improve your life in it :1. We would have liked to have a bit of an extra flap under the vestibules to protect more from water coming in but we solved that with an extra waterproof mat ( or a plastic sheet /canvas would do). This as the seal with ground on the vestibules is never ... MoreAlbeit not super experienced to compare with other tents this for sure worked super well for us especially during rain. Nice to see technology work!We added the extra footprint mat (a must) and were able to collapse it from the inside while inside so that we had the cover/rainfly on top only and floormat/footprint below to stay in and pack up change into wet gear , prep breakfast and all. The tent also has a lot of space on the side vestibules for gear.2-3 points that we think will improve your life in it :1. We would have liked to have a bit of an extra flap under the vestibules to protect more from water coming in but we solved that with an extra waterproof mat ( or a plastic sheet /canvas would do). This as the seal with ground on the vestibules is never perfect unless on perfect flat ground. We think the Access& Remote tents have these2. We created a floor plan out of paracord and made small loops where the end of the poles go in. This allowed for us to set the shell/poles and then put over the rainfly . Otherwise is a bit tricky given the tension in the poles especially with wind and rain. This also makes it very easy when collapsing the tent as the poles don't go flying in your face the minute the rainfly comes off.3. We added small paracord loops at the bottom clips of the rainfly (where rainfly attaches to poles) to allow us to use the pegs directly to secure the rainfly and not on the tent. This allows for quick collapse of the tent from the inside while keeping the tent secure from windSuperb Tent though.

Outstanding Hubba

Humorously, if I may, paraphrasing Hamlet, I will characterize this tent as follows: “She is a tent, take her for all in all”. ((I insist on “She”, not “it”).My wife and I bought the Hubba Hubba tent in 2010 before heading to Latin America for 4 months of hiking, from 1.5 month cycling to climbing up to 6 km above sea level. We used it almost every day in completely different weather conditions. In the middle of summer in Argentina in the subtropics there is a terrible heat. You will not sleep outside at night, because there are many dangerous insects and other creatures. Therefore, you have to sleep in a tent. The Hubba tent allows you to install a raincoat only on half of the tent, which allows you to sleep in the fresh air, on the one hand, and on the other ... MoreHumorously, if I may, paraphrasing Hamlet, I will characterize this tent as follows: “She is a tent, take her for all in all”. ((I insist on “She”, not “it”).My wife and I bought the Hubba Hubba tent in 2010 before heading to Latin America for 4 months of hiking, from 1.5 month cycling to climbing up to 6 km above sea level. We used it almost every day in completely different weather conditions. In the middle of summer in Argentina in the subtropics there is a terrible heat. You will not sleep outside at night, because there are many dangerous insects and other creatures. Therefore, you have to sleep in a tent. The Hubba tent allows you to install a raincoat only on half of the tent, which allows you to sleep in the fresh air, on the one hand, and on the other hand, throw a raincoat over the entire tent in a minute if it suddenly rains. At an altitude of 5000 meters among the snow, the tent also showed itself perfectly. It would seem that this is a three-season tent, but it perfectly holds the snow load, and in the Andes, a decent amount of snow can fall in the highlands overnight. She holds - I wouldn’t believe it until I saw it - a storm wind, if you install the stretch marks correctly: once at an altitude of 4.5 thousand meters we got caught in a wind that really carried a person away, we tied the tent to a rock and slept peacefully.I have repeatedly used this tent in my homeland, in Russia, in completely different conditions: in Altai, the Caucasus, the Crimea, the Urals etc. Moreover, having warm sleeping bags, we used she repeatedly in winter. Of course, below -25 Celsius it turns overnight into an ice cave. Well, that's why she's a three-season. Nevertheless, we also used it in Siberian frosts (in combination with downy sleeping bags).And weight! I recently returned from a tour, where I initially had to carry about 50 kg of weight. And I thought: "It's good that the tent weighs only 2 kg, and not, say, 4.5 kg."I have a two-person Hubba, but we slept in it in four in quite harsh conditions. The three of us are generally comfortable in it. The two of you will be great, even if you and your partner are overweight, like a sumo wrestler)).Bottom line: after 12 years, it certainly does not look like new one. But! Not a single pole has ever broken or bent, the zippers are intact. I once tore the bottom and once the raincover. I sewed it up, siliconed and never had any problems there. The infestation of leaf cutter ants left several scars on her… But functionally, it is in no way inferior to the new one, and, as you know, an old friend is better than two new ones.I recently got under the strongest many hours rain in the Caucasus mountains, but she did not leak even after 12 years. Once, in Argentina, we woke up because the tent floated up: the whole night there was a tropical downpour and the surrounding area for 40 km turned into one continuous swamp. It floated, but did not gave a leak (The water level was app. 10 sm, luckily we put her on a hillock). And so on and so forth...Summary. This is a gorgeous, outstanding tent that won't let you down. Yes, it is a three-season, but it can also be used as a four-season. It is more of a tourist, but it can be used as a mountain climber. And, most importantly, she is incredibly tenacious. I lived in it for months in deserted places with a harsh climate, where there is no possibility for repair, and it has never failed.I express my deep gratitude to its creators!If we talk about the future, then perhaps for polar expeditions and very high ascents (like Soviet 7000), I would buy a Remote ™ 3, namely a triple, not a double, because there is an additional arch and a more spacious vestibule.