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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person

MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person

Based on 91 comments across 3 communities
TL;DR
A durable, easy-pitching freestanding 2-person backpacking tent with two doors, roomy vestibules, and a strong warranty; owners report many years of hard use. It's a touch heavy for ultralight and snug for two.
What 91 owners say
1,091 comments reviewed · scored on the 91 clearest verdicts
81%
Recommend
74 owners
16%
Neutral
14 owners
3%
Don't recommend
3 owners
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Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I have a MSR Hubba Hubba, that I use solo. It's definitely small for two people. I don't like that it's pitched inner first, meaning if it rains the inside gets wet.

Reddit▲ recommend

Vestibules are huge at 8.75sq-ft for a total of 17.5sq-ft.

Reddit— neutral

The hubba hubba was a lot more spacious than the copper spur though and I think that the tiger wall might be slightly smaller than the copper spur.

Reddit— neutral

I have an MSR 2 person "Hubba Hubba" and it's water tight and has some neat features but even an REI brand will be better than something you get at bass pro. That said, their tents are build for low - weight not necessarily for comfort.

Reddit▲ recommend

Yes, it does weight a little more but its functionality more than makes up for it. With a tent I know I can set it up anywhere, has more livable space and makes foul weather days more enjoyable.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I did a week long hike in a MSR Hubba Hubba 2 tent....says 2 person, but i dont see how 2 people could fit in that...

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

Hubba Hubba NX (that's the 2person) broke a pole on maybe the fourth time using it

Reddit— neutral

It is the MSR Hubba Hubba 2. In my opinion it’s kinda small for a two person tent. But when it’s just me it does great. Super super easy to setup and break down.

Reddit▲ recommend

I have a Hubba Hubba NX 2 tent from MSR. Best thing ever made. It is for two people though, but honestly, because it's so light (2,1kg) and well packed, it suits one person perfectly as well.

Reddit▲ recommend

This is an MSR Hubba Hubba 2 person tent. It's done a lot of work for me. Sub 2kg. Probably time for a refresh but it works great. It pitches fast, you can even pitch the fly and then the tent from the inside if it's raining, and it holds up great to winds.

Reddit— neutral

MSR Hubba Hubba something. It’s a 2 person tent I got in 2016. I like it and it works for me. I think it’s considered heavy though? I had to restring the poles

Reddit— neutral

I’m 6’3” and can share an old (2011 Hubba Hubb) 2 person with my wife - it’s tight for 2 and I sometimes end up touching the walls but it works - using it solo I have lots of room to not touch the walls.

Reddit▲ recommend

I've loved my MSR Hubba Hubba. Decently light, durable, easy to set up, easy to pack, and pretty roomy for a 2 person tent. It is a little pricey though.

Reddit— neutral

MSR Hubba Hubba - generally very little condensation (even in clag so thick I couldn’t see the top of the pylon I was camped underneath, don’t ask), but at the expense of being a bit airy in a cold wind.

Reddit▲ recommend

The hubba hubba (at least the one I have) has two doors so if you aren't alone you don't have to climb over someone.

Reddit▲ recommend

MSR Hubba Hubba. Best tent I've ever used and I used to camp professionally for extended periods of time (former riparian ecologist). My first one lasted 12 years and was still very usable when I got my second one, just some zippers were getting stuck.

Reddit— neutral

While it does pretty well in wind, its more of a backpacking size so not as comfortable for extended car camping unless all you're planning to do is sleep in it and store some stuff in it while you're out working.

Reddit— neutral

I had a hubba 2person and currently using the portal2. I'd say the hubba would last longer but the portal is more innovative and lighter

Reddit▲ recommend

I have the MSR Hubba Hubba 2. Have camped in it with my partner pretty comfortably.

Reddit▲ recommend

I have the msr Hubba hubba 2 person and it’s great, I’d say it’s more a one and a half person tent, it’s ultra light weight easy to set up and comfortable enough for my dog and I

Reddit— neutral

My MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2p will fit my gf and Is sleeping pads just barely. We both have rectangle Thermarest sleeping pads. The tub of the tent gets a little flattened on the sides but its fine. We leave our gear in the vestibules.

Reddit— neutral

I (we) use an MSR Hubba Hubba. It weighs in at about 4lb and is probably a bit much for one person.

Reddit▲ recommend

MSR Hubba Hubba is a great tent, I also use it. For me it was the perfect balance between durability and weight, but as u/lakorai already said it is still quite heavy.

Reddit▲ recommend

I've used a MSR Hubba Hubba NX for five years and it's been great. Small and light enough that I've had no doubts about taking it with me on several onebag trips.

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