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Marmot Aura Tent: 2-Person 3-Season
I am currently debating between the MSR hubba hubba and this...
By sam
Ranked #2327 - 3-Season Tents
July 9, 2009
I am currently debating between the MSR hubba hubba and this tent. I have heard rave reviews about the space and livablity of the hubba hubba but looking at the specs this tent looks to be even bigger for a simuliar weight and price. I also like that it is longer and taller as I am 6'2 and like to have room to lay out and sit up. Marmot also seems to make very taunt pitching tents from what i have seen (never seen a MSR picthed) which is something I have heard as a negative against the Hubba Hubba. can someone with experience with both these tents tell me which one they would choose for me? thanks
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By Ronnie Ray-Gun
Ranked #268 - 3-Season Tents
July 7, 2010
Besides the extra floor length this tent is much more stable in the wind. I had the MSR Hubba Hubba before this and a 30mph gust broke one of the poles. Returned it as soon as I got back, bought this and have never looked back.
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By Josh
Ranked #929 - 3-Season Tents
March 15, 2010
You just saved me a trip down to see if I could fit in a Hubba Hubba. I'm 6'6" - do you think this tent has the room for me? I want as much length as possible. Thanks for the help!
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By Niall MacRae
Ranked #903 - 3-Season Tents
September 9, 2009
You will want to go for the Marmot, if you haven't already. I'm 6'2" myself and it was a determining factor in my buying the Aura 2p: my feet touch the end of the Hubba Hubba. The Hubba Hubba has an edge in ease of pitching and a very slight edge in (lack of) weight, but the Marmot counters with a much roomier interior with more and more versatile headroom, and greater length for tall folks. The big downside for the Aura is the pole system -- it takes quite a bit of getting used to. The fly and the poles both have to be set up in very specific way, and it will pay to read the instructions or watch the video on Marmot's website. That said, I am happier than pancakes when I head out to camp in the Aura. It is a great tent. Again, if you are 6'2" and you don't mind your feet and your head touching the ends of the tent, you could consider the Hubba Hubba, but I REALLY recommend the Aura 2P to you, my friend.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [fly] nylon ripstop (40D, silicon impregnated), PU coating (1800mm); [floor] nylon ripstop (40D, silicon impregnated), PU coating (3000mm); [canopy] no-see-um mesh (20D)
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Number of Vestibules:
- 2
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- DAC NSL 9mm aluminum
- Pole Attachment:
- clip
- Floor Space:
- 30.5 sq ft
- Floor Dimensions:
- 88 x 50 in
- Interior Height:
- 36 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 9 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 19 x 6 in
- Seams:
- [ floor & fly ] taped
- Ventilation:
- mesh walls
- Fast-pitch Option:
- yes, footprint not included
- Trail Weight:
- 4 lb 6 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.