Gear Review
MSR Hubba Hubba HP Tent 2-Person 3-Season
the Mesh Version
By Brenton Cook
Ranked #812 - 3-Season Tents
January 16, 2009
i just retired my MSR Hubba Hubba after years of hard usage. all around a good tent its been with me on trips ranging from the AT to a island in the middle of the ocean. its more roomy than most two person tents i have slept in, i was even able to fit three on occasion though my friend in the middle felt a little awkward. while on the AT we experienced a harsh thunder storm with heavy rain and strong wind for over what felt like the whole night. the tent held up very well with only a little drop of water on my forehead towards the end. the first thing to mess up on this tent was one of the poles however with the help of duck-tape it managed to last two more trips before snapping. the HP looks awesome and i would like to buy it however i do feel MSR tends to over price. the only other negative i could think of is when packing i would usually not be able to pack the poles along with the tent in the stuff sack however, i believe the HP has fixed this problem by replacing most of the mesh with a synthetic fabric.
View Details: MSR Hubba Hubba HP Tent 2-Person 3-Season
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
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 9.8 &9.9mm
- Doors:
- 2
- Clip / Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- 84 x 50in (213 x 127cm), 29sq ft (12.8sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 40in (100cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 9.5sq ft (0.9sq m)
- Packed Size:
- 20 x 7in (51 x 17cm)
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- Mesh
- Weight:
- 3lb 11oz (1690g)
- Recommended Use:
- 3-Season backpacking, ultralight backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: September 5, 2009 By: Jason Livingston
The thing to note with the increase of price compared to the Hubba Hubba are the materials. The Hubba Hubba HP uses 20D, 330 Thread-count material usually associated with high end sleeping bags and clothing, compared to nylon no-see-um mesh (not nearly as wind resistant or durable) and 40D 220 Thread-count fly material (heavier and a more stiff hand) for the standard Hubba Hubba. The Hubba Hubba HP uses by far the most expensive material MSR has ever used on a tent! It actually feels like silk, but has incredible tensile strength. It also allows it to be 4oz. light than the Hubba Hubba but more weatherproof. These materials have passed the strict antiquated fire retardancy rules that plague the tent industry. To see and feel it is to believe it. Highly recommended!
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes