MSR - Hubba Hubba 2

Balanced Weight and Durability: Look for tents in the 1.5–2 kg range rather than the sub-1 kg category. These often have better durability while still being lightweight. • Three-Season Tents: Most UL tents are three-season, so ensure the tent you choose has robust guying points and a stable frame for wind and rain. Well-Reviewed Models: Popular options for bike touring include: • Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2/UL3: Lightweight, durable for its class, and easy to pitch. • MSR Hubba Hubba 2: A good balance of weight, durability, and weather resistance. • Zpacks Duplex (DCF): Ultralight, durable (for its weight), but expensive. • Tarptent Stratospire Li: Durable DCF fabric and excellent in wind and rain. I use a MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2man tent and love it.

I’ve owned this tent for ~5 years. If you have a dog in your tent the bottom will rip over time. I’ve had this tent repaired twice. It’s a really nice tent and very lightweight! They also sell a mini garage attachment for it. It’s great!

I really like my Hubba Hubba 2 from MSR. Minimum weight is listed at 2 pounds 14 oz on the website but it seems like last seasons version is sold out through cascade designs after discounting. Edit: I will mention that there are quite a lot of negative reviews about this tent from those who have probably used theirs more than me. I would say maybe steer away from this one as it seems very hit or miss.

It’s a little pricier so may not be what you’re looking for but the hubba hubba 2 is 50% off at backcountry(dot)com. That is a screaming deal for a lightweight tent that’s beginner-friendly.  It’s heavier than all the hiking pole ones so far on this thread (not ultralight weight) but it’s freestanding which makes it a bit easier to manage for a newer backpacker. If he doesn’t have two hiking poles, the hiking pole tents will be a bigger investment, cuz you’ll need poles. 

I have a msr hubba hubba two person that I really like. The 1 person is just over two lbs. both treks that I’ve used it on was heavy rain. It leaked a little but I didn’t waterproof it enough for sure. I haven’t had it in crazy winds, but some heavy gusts and it’s felt comfy and sturdy.

I like the Hubba Hubba dual door vestibule design. Can pee out the door without getting out of your sleeping bag.

My friend has an MSR hubba 2p which I find is tight for 2 people (especially in damp conditions) but is great for one and relatively light/compact.

I’ve seen to many guys in these courses get a four season tent and then have condensation. You need a three season tent. I love my hubba hubba. Would recommend the ultralight.

Hubba Hubba has been bomb proof in heavy wind for me

MSR makes a 1p that is under 2 lbs and the poles are super small. I have a MSR 2p now as I don't care about weight. I used the 1p on my first outing and it was very awesome. MSR Freelite https://cascadedesigns.com/products/freelite-1-person-ultralight-backpacking-tent?_pos=3&_fid=c788cde60&_ss=c