Update: I ended up using the tent on a 10-day kayaking expedition in Alaska.

We got "galed" in for 7 of those days with 35-40 knot winds The tent held up well, and it stayed dry other than condensation.

I would like to see better ventilation in future models, perhaps a "sliding door" on the back side to allow for more airflow. A friend on the trip had an Exped Vela 1 tent which allowed him to get more air into the tent, but did not give the same amount of vestibule space or the ability to heat hot water in the vestibule.

Overall, I love the tent. Light. Easy to set up and tear down. More than enough room for me (I'm 5'3" and 124 lbs, so there was plenty of room above my head to stash things). Factory sealed seams.

Obviously a 4 person tent would hold up better, but I've been in some 60 - 70 mph gusting winds in a 3 person tent before and it held up very well. Just my 2 cents.

3 season tents arent made for that you made the right choice.

depends on what setup you have. I would say you could get away with something like a Pocket Rocket or Giga Power, but maybe not a liquid stove, they just take a little more room. Technically you shouldn't cook in the vestibule (or tent) at all, but i am guessing you know that and this is in emergencies. Good luck.

I have the non HP version, but I think the layout is the same. The "vestibule" on the back is very tiny. It sticks out maybe 6 inches from the tent, and it's only accessible from the outside.

The back needs a piece of guy-out cord attached in order for it to be staked out. It was designed to not reach the ground to provide for some ventilation. The vestibule should have the ability to be staked out however. Once staked, the fly should be fairly taught. The thing to remember is that there should be a gap between the ground and the fly of about 6 inches or so.

The Big Agnes is a hundred bucks cheaper, lighter, bigger inside, and sturdier by design. Seems pretty clear to me.----------This is a perfect example of someone looking at the two tent's specs and basing their decision off of that. There are a couple of suggestions I would recommend when determining a tent: LIVABLE space (not just square footage), and VERSATILITY (not just weight and price). First, Livable Space...this means you should ask yourself what's more important to you, extra floor space (however sitting up will mean brushing the walls of the tent and being in a crouched position), OR truly livable space (room to change, sit up, and move around somewhat (relatively speaking)). The Hubba series tents offer excellent livable space because of the hubbed design. The Seedhouse tents slope so severely towards the top that you can't help but brush the interior walls, which, if covered by condensation (all tents will develop condensation) can be quite uncomfortable. Also, not being able to sit up fully because of these sloping walls is literally a pain in the neck...Second, Versatility...The versatility of a tent is determined by what seasons it can be used in and how durable the tent is. The Seedhouse is strictly a 3-Season tent based on it's total mesh walls, delicate floor (sil-nylon), and lack of guy-out points on the fly. The Hubba HP is made to be an extended 3-Season (meaning late fall and early spring) because of its solid, nylon walls and 10,000mm coated floor (in other words, much more weather resistant). You also get a tent with several re-enforced guyout points on the fly that allow the user to make sure it does not blow away in a severe wind. The materials used in the Hubba HP are the best available (20 denier and 330 Thread-count canopy and fly, 20 denier BLACK no-see-um mesh for the best visibility, DAC Featherlite SL poles) and the construction is as good as you will find (catenary cut for a taut pitch, very tight re-enforced stitching, best seam-taping available). This is why it's $100 bucks more and 3 oz. heavier. If it where me, I would base my decision on whether you need the extra durability and versatility of the tent, if you like livable space over square footage, and whether that's worth $100 extra dollars and a few more ounces.----------jason makes an extremely long-winded but somewhat valid point, but based on my experience with tents, I would still get the Big Agnes. They make better tents.----------Big Agnes makes better tents? Really? Man, and to think all I had to say is that "MSR makes better tents" and that would have been the answer this guy was looking for! Come on, dude. This brings to mind, "Don't bother me with the facts, my mind is already made up."How's about this...My buddy and I have thru hiked the entire PCT and I used the Hubba (Mesh Version, not HP) and he used the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1. We both would nag each other daily about whose tent was better and why. We covered every single thing just mentioned, i.e., livable space, durability, weatherproofness, packability, the gamut. You're never going to guess whose tent lasted the entire trip unscathed and battle worthy... well it wasn't the Big Agnes. He almost cried when his floor had a hole rubbed through it and it rained for 2.5 days straight. Also, the stitching in his vestibule started to come unsewn and leak in heavy downpours. My Hubba is a CHAMP. Yes it's a little heavier, a little tighter width-wise, but this thing took ol' Agnes out to the woodshed and had his way with her. Bohannon, the SL1 has failed him and supposedly that company was supposed to be top shelf according to you. Just sayin. The Hubba is worth that extra money ladies and gents. Make the right decision...

The Hubba HP ventilates very well. You'll experience slight condensation but that's only normal.

During my search for another solo tent, I seriously considered the Hubba HP for both weight & the spacious vestibule. REI happened to have one set up in their store. I slipped in through the side door & zipped it up. The vestibule area was great but I found the inside extremely confining especially if I had to wait out a rain storm. I was close to touching all four walls @ the same time & with my pad & sleeping bag inside, I would have been even closer. The floor is the same dimensions head to toe leaving only enough room for a few small items. The head room was good, making sitting up comfortable. Being 6'3" I needed something with a little more room. Soon after I found the Big Agnes Emerald Mountain SL1 (see my review). The floor is longer & tapered leaving me with more than enough room where I need it & not @ all confining. The vestibule is even more spacious making cooking possible.

A tent is a big investment. Make sure you consider all options before deciding. Also try before you buy. See if you can rent the tent you're considering. This would be best way of determining the best tent for your needs.

I'm 6'2" and have a Hubba. It is just right and I'm keeping it for as long as it holds up. No problem lengthwise, but there's no room to put stuff to your sides. So everything either goes on the outside or piles up in the foot area.I did feel cramped in the Hubba & therefore decided to get another tent instead.I've slept in this tent equal to about a month's time and believe it's perfect. For me, it has just the right amount of space to move around and to allow my sleeping bag to loft up. I find myself cluttering up bigger tents with stuff I bring in...I like the fact that you can't bring in a bunch of stuff into the tent. I keep my pack, boots, etc., in the large vestibule and it's easy access if I need anything. The best part is that I can stuff it in a XS Granite Gear Air Compressor to get it the size of a softball (the poles and stakes go elsewhere in my pack). It's amazing it can get so small but be adequate enough for me to use in pretty crappy weather. I actually used it this year on Cotopaxi (highest active volcano in the world) in Ecuador where we had 30 mph winds (gusts up to 60mph) and it performed flawlessly. It's one of my favorite pieces of gear...