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By wjones10 Ranked #155 - 3-Season Tents August 28, 2008

I have not seen the MSR Hubba in person - and this tent is clearly modeled after it, so I would recommend taking the advice of the reviewer below and looking at both. The one thing the Hubba does seem to have over the Marmot is the spreader bar which likely means you won't have to rub your head against mesh when you sit up. Honestly, it probably doesn't matter how tall you are - you will be find your head touching mesh on both sides when you sit upright. Any condensation will still be a few inches away on the fly though, so it really doesn't bother me a bit. Personally, I am a fan of the marmot's sleeker and simpler design.

Laying down I do not even come close to touching any wall of the tent - I am about 5'8" and thin. I think I probably have about 4 inches to spare at head and foot.

The real beauty of the design is how easy it is to set up on your own (takes about 5 minutes for a proper pitch w/ stakes) and it is water tight. There is zero struggle in setup and takedown, and since it is freestanding you can set up anywhere. My rainfly is taut (maybe removing the window and vent for the newer model helped with this - I have the '08 pictured above, and I assume that is what Backcountry is selling) and every exposed seam is taped perfectly. I have not been through a deluge yet, but everything seems sturdy and watertight so far.

A correction for the review below: You can use the fly with the footprint alone. If you get the Marmot footprint it has clips to attach the fly directly. I have no experience with that configuration, but it is definitely possible.

What would I change: Bring back the vent to help with condensation. More guy out points to improve air circulation and stability. Multiple vestibule stake out options like the Hubba.

Overall using this tent is a pleasure and it does what it is supposed to: pack small and light and keep me dry and bug free.

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