Hubba Hubba LT (1, 2, 3-person)

The Hubba Hubba with its 20D nylon will definitely feel fragile compared to the 40D polyester. There's no getting away from that since any ultralight tent will have similar or even lighter materials. With that being said, it doesn't necessarily mean that it needs to be babied. I used my Big Agnes Copper Spur with its 15D nylon material over 30 days last year with a dog and it still looks new. I intend on using it for another 30 days this year and if it happens to tear, I'll simply patch it up and continue using it.

This is a very good tent (love mine) but can drop a full lb with and save about $100 if you already have trekking poles by returning it and grabbing a Durston x mid. It is also double walled, maybe slightly less spacious but not enough to cause any issues. I got an x mid after using the hubba lt for a couple years and the only time I could see myself using the hubba now is if I were staying at a walk in site where I plan on hanging out inside my tent. Also - this thing is heavy duty for a ul tent! Bottom of the X mid maybe slightly less durable, best to use a ground sheet in any case.

I don't think you'll have any problem with that tent, it's very popular and proven. I do think you could save 8-12 oz on a lighter freestanding or semi-freestanding tent, but you might think those tents are even more delicate, and some might be more expensive or require you to go to a single wall design.

The hubba hubba is one of the more popular freestanding tents in the market. It is definitely not “too delicate”. Anything with ultralight fabrics requires you to be careful with it, but you don’t have to “baby” it. It’s designed to get beat up and used in the field. In fact, it is much heavier and more durable than tents that most of this sub would recommend you. MSR has a solid warranty too. I would just use the tent you have and not think too much about it, unless you want to lose more pack weight by going with a lighter trekking pole tent or something

I read about the first third of comments, so I may be repeating some of this. Whatever you do, use two separate mats. The motion transfer on an inflatable mat is unbearable, to me, though some don't seem to mind. You can use one of the various products available to lash them together. The Zenvivy Light Double Bed will take care of that part for you, and you should seriously consider it for your sleep system, if you're looking for that close cuddly sleep style. Sharing the weight of a tent you can get more space per pound than a solo hiker. A 2 person tent is not enough for two people in my opinion. If you want a big roomy tent that's light (and you don't want a DCF or pyramid style tent), you have basically 3 options. The MSR Hubba Hubba LT3, the Big Agnes Copper Spur, and the Tarptent Hogback. All will get you around 2lbs per person, but the MSR is a half pound heavier. The Tarptent Hogback will be the most stormworthy and is the only one that can be set up in the rain while keeping the inner tent dry, though the Big Agnes can do this with the extra weight and expense of the footprint. The Hogback is not a freestanding tent, it's a semi-freestanding tent. The MSR gives you more room at your sides, the Big Agness gives you more room at your head and foot, and the Hogback is square so you have the most side room and the least extra head-to-foot room.

msr the best tents in the game right now, nemo might be a little bit lighter, but the build quality and durability on msrs are 100x better than nemo, also assembling the msr tent is probably easier

i have had the MSR Hubba Hubba for a couple years after it being reocmmended to me by a friend that does a lot of camping. I personally love the tent, it's light and super easy to set up and store. Enough room for 2 people to sleep comfortably but not really any room for anything other than that. It suits my style really well and I will probably continue to buy this model as long as it is available.