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MSR Hubba HP Tent 1-Person 3-Season

Item #CAS0354 | 4 in Stock

I want this bad boy, but am afraid I'll be cramped. Any...

By Backcountry.com Employee April 23, 2008

I want this bad boy, but am afraid I'll be cramped. Any six foot plus peeps out there used this thing?

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By Ranked #1 - 3-Season Tents July 31, 2009

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.

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By Backcountry.com Vendor Rep Ranked #3 - 3-Season Tents December 4, 2008

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...

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Tech Specs:

Material:
[Fly] 20D x 330T ripstop nylon 66, 1000mm polyurethane & silicone treated; [Floor] 40D x 238T ripstop nylon 6 10000mm polyurethane coated 
Freestanding:
Yes 
Poles:
1 All-in-one hub and swivel 
Pole Material:
DAC SL 9mm 
Doors:
Clip / Sleeve:
Clip 
Floor Space:
86 x 26in (218 x 66cm), 17sq ft (1.6sq m) 
Interior Height:
40in (100cm) 
Vestibule Space:
9.5sq ft (0.9sq m) 
Packed Size:
20 x 6in (51 x 15cm) 
Seam Sealed:
Yes 
Ventilation:
Mesh 
Weight:
2lb 9oz (1180g) 
Recommended Use:
3-Season backpacking, ultralight backpacking 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 
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