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MSR Hubba Tent: 1-Person 3-Season
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Many solo tents are little more than a bivy with poles, but the freestanding MSR Hubba 1-person tent gives you a full vestibule for storing your pack and boots as well as 40 inches of interior height so you can sit out a storm comfortably. The lightweight materials and a highly packable design make setting up and tearing down camp a cinch.
- Pole-hub system allows all the pole sections to connect easily and securely from the start, making setup quick and easy
- DuraShield-coated fly, bathtub floor with taped seams, and rugged structural geometry shrug off light snow, wind, and whipping rain
- Mesh canopy allows for extra air circulation and views
- Side-opening door offers maximum space for packing and unpacking under your vestibule
- Multiple guy line points offer the option of adding extra tie-downs for truly brutal wind and weather
- Hit the trail with only the fly and footprint (footprint sold separately) for truly fast-and-light backpacking
Bottom Line: Enjoy your alone time in the Hubba Tent.
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MSR Hubba and Western Mountaineering Antelope in Lassen
By: Banning Lyon
March 8, 2012
Hubba Compound
By: WyldeMan
September 10, 2011
Dependable Piece of Gear
By:
Alexander Sepulvida
April 21, 2012
I usually don't review items I like until I've had them for awhile. And I've had this tent for over 2 years now and it's seen a lot of use and several different conditions. It is a one person tent so if you're camped in bad weather, hopefully you have a book because otherwise you're going to be pretty bored. I don't feel that's a strike for the tent because you should already know what you're getting into. It does have a very spacious ceiling where I can sit up fully and change comfortably which is great.
The inside if spacious for me (5'6") and it leaves me about a foot or so to store gear inside with me. The vestibule on the door side is big enough for my Gregory z65 to fit along with other miscellanous gear that I want protected from the rain. I've also been very impressed with the toughness of the tent. At first I wasn't so sure it would be able to handle high winds due to the high ceiling and rectangular shape, however it has seen me through plenty of windy nights, torrential downpours, and surprise snow storms of 3 -4 inches. It has never leaked once in heavy rains and once guyed out it can withstand a full night of 40 mile per hour gusts with no issues. It's not an ultralight, but I'll happily pack the extra ounces knowing that I'm going to stay dry. Great Job MSR. I love this tent
1 Comment Last Comment: April 24, 2012 by: jan5385145
By: jan5385145
April 24, 2012
You are so right. I've used this tent for 4 summers, doing solo thru-trips in the Sierra on the Colorado and Continental Divide trails. It's very easy to set up, completely waterproof, and plenty of room for me (5'6") to sit up and read, and to stash my Arc Teryx Altra 75 in the bottom. The truly great thing about this tent is that it's absolutely symmetrical: You set it up, and you can sleep at either end, because each is the same. In a tight spot,where you have to place to opening in only one direction, having the choice as to where to put your head is excellent. I too have been caught in late season snow, and the tent handles it perfectly. I peruse the various solo ultralight options from time to time (like the Nemo Obi-1 Elite), but none of them have the versatility that this tent has. (PS. My poles seemed to be losing some of their taughtness; I sent them to MSR, and they restrung them for free.)
Will you be getting the MSR Hubba in stock anytime soon?
Will you be getting the MSR Hubba in stock anytime soon?
By: joh4959235
October 11, 2011
The Hubba Triplets...
By: min100673115
March 8, 2012
Early morning tea with a pinch of laughter...
A mighty essential creature comfort for jungle bashing, hiking, trekking, river trekking, canoeing/camping...
Is it necessary to seal the seams, or does it come already p
Is it necessary to seal the seams, or does it come already pre-sealed?
By: Brian Huber
April 21, 2011
Brian, it comes ready to go.
By: Mike
April 21, 2011
My home away from home
By:
Banning Lyon
March 7, 2012
I’ll preface this review with my cut and paste statement that I work as a backcountry backpacking guide in Yosemite National Park. Nearly all of the products I take the time to review have seen at least a half a season, if not more, of use... and I’m committed to not bothering to write a review until I feel like I’ve really gotten to know a product. I never thought I’d bother to write reviews, but I’ve recently decided that since I’ve spent so much time over these last many years reading reviews, and finding a tremendous amount of value in articulate and well-informed opinions, that I wanted to give back to the community. So, with that being said, here we go...
This tent truly is my home away from home. Since I practically live in Yosemite over the summer this tent sees a lot of use. Its been through a lot of rain, some hail, and some snow. It deals with weather incredibly well... and even in high wind, if staked properly, its a real trooper. If the weather is nice but the bugs are bad, just keep it freestanding, don't bother with staking it.
I'm 6'2" and this tent is just the right size. There's enough room to sit up straight and change, which is really nice on rainy days. Sure, its a small tent, and it would be a bit tiresome to be trapped in it for a week on a rainy trip, but no tent is going to make that very fun.
I've had absolutely no issues with durability. Its built like a tank, but still very light, and packs down very small... I keep mine in a small compression sacks that packs it down to a size of a two liter bottle. I just keep the poles in the small sack that they come in in an outer pocket of my pack. It takes about 90 seconds to set up.
Also, a real bonus is that a large Thermarest NeoAir (25" width) fits perfectly inside, its almost the exact dimensions of the footprint, with a few extra inches of tent space for length. Great lightweight sleeping pad for this tent.
Fly open
By: Eric Olofson
August 4, 2011
Fly/footprint configuration (footprint not included)
By: Eric Olofson
August 4, 2011
Love it!
By:
WyldeMan
September 9, 2011
Bought this tent for backpacking. The big draw for me was the weight and the freedom of a freestanding tent. Packs perfect in a 2-3 day bag with pad, stove and sleeping bag. If you stake it out the ventilation is very good. Plenty of hoops inside for hanging and the vestibule is large enough for your boots and pack for the night. I'm 6' 1" and it fits fine with a pillow (my pack in my case). It's only been on one 3 day trek so far in the woods of Maine but I'm hoping to have many trips with this tent so we'll see if it holds up. Another trip next weekend - can't wait.
By: Mike_R
December 29, 2011
Are you still happy with the space of the Hubba - or do you wish you had gotten the Hubba Hubba?
Floor plan
By: Eric Olofson
August 4, 2011
Elevation
By: Eric Olofson
August 4, 2011
Change me.
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Dependable Piece of Gear
I usually don't review items I like until I've had them for awhile. And I've had this tent for over 2 years now and it's seen a lot of more...
My home away from home
I’ll preface this review with my cut and paste statement that I work as a backcountry backpacking guide in Yosemite National Park. Nearly all of the more...
- Material:
- [fly shell] nylon ripstop (40D, 238T); [fly laminate] PU; [canopy] nylon micromesh (20D), ripstop nylon (40D, 238T); [floor] nylon ripstop (40D), PU coating (3000mm)
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 1
- Number of Vestibules:
- 1
- Poles:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- aluminum
- Pole Attachment:
- clips
- Floor Space:
- 17 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 86 x 26 in
- Interior Height:
- 40 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 9.5 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 20 x 6 in
- Seams:
- [ floor & fly ] taped
- Ventilation:
- mesh walls
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes, footprint not included
- Trail Weight:
- 2 lb 13 oz
- Recommended Use:
- solo backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 3 years