MSR - Hubba Hubba LT 2
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"The roborock I have kicked and smashed with my foot so many times out of anger when it doesn't collaborate, and still he rocks 4-5 yrs later and no broken parts"
"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"I've used them for 1500 miles of multi-day hiking with no issues!"
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"I shared a Durston X-Mid 2 with my partner for a big chunk of the PCT and it was the perfect two-person tent for us."
"X-Mid 2 footprint is 7.67 feet/2.34m long and 52"/132cm wide. It can fit two wide large 25" x 77" rectangular pads."
"A 6 man is perfect for a couple."
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"estoy encantado con la resistencia"
"It handles the wind perfectly by the seaside, strongly recommend!!"
"The mini 4 pro is magnificent but pricey. It’s also great in wind, I live in a city where winds routinely gust close to 35 miles an hour, and it rarely complains and shots stay steady."
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"The MSR Hubba Hubba I found really awesome for setting up fly-first. ... You can set up the fly without staking anything into the ground. Just stick the pole into one corner eyelet of the fly, bend it and stick it into the opposite corner. Attach it at the top in the center. Then do the other pole. Now you have a free-standing roof that took like 40 seconds to set up and you can crawl under to attach the inner tent. ... this one I found extremely quick and easy to set up in the rain. ... the original Hubba Hubba that I bought 15 years ago and used until maybe 5 or 6 years ago pitched fly-first without any hacks. It didn't even have to touch the ground. You could do it all in the air."
"super easy to set up and store"
"Drizzle is fine, it only takes a minute to stake out the inner and secure the poles so it doesn't get too wet."
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"I’ve bought both to festivals with multiple severe thunderstorms and was much dryer than people who brought much more expensive tents."
"camped out in the rain for 5 days with it and my tent was the only one still bone dry on the inside when we were packing up"
"I have a Coleman instant up cabin tent and it’s completely waterproof."
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"Was extremely happy with my MSR tent til their trash glue joints failed on my third trip out and it was impossible to set it up properly (single pole style, and the connectors had retracted into the pole). ... Was a really rough night. ... Hopefully they resolved that issue since, as that’s pretty unacceptable for a $500+ MSRP tent."
"the glue on the buds just giving up and it opens"
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"Personally snapped a three season tent on rainier from the wind a few seasons ago. Granted it was a big Agnes tiger wall."
"Hubba tent has a single top tube, this design is made to be lightweight but it cannot withstand wind."
"I saw over a dozen gazelles that totally failed during a storm at an Overland event two years ago. ... They did not hold up well at all. ... Guy lines were used etc, but they were some of the worst fairing tents among them all. ... I was a volunteer and had to go around taking stock of the damage and help people and after that I would not buy one of their tents. ... I was a volunteer at an overland rally two years ago and saw a bunch of gazelle tents fail in a wind storm. ... It was wild. they were the worst failing tents of all the tents there. ... esp if they are going to fail in bad weather."
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"But when it rains with a bit of wind, your feet and head get wet. ... It happens because no matter how you pitch it, the fly doesn't go to the ground at your head and feet. ... Rain hits inner, inner soaks through. ... The fly also touches the inner so it transfers moisture that way too. ... I got wet in the Hubba from consistent rain but it wasn't a storm or anything. It's just that the fly is that high up off the ground that the inner gets splashed, or if there's enough wind then the rain hits directly. It soaked my gear!"
"i find it means the zipper can drip into your tent through the open door."
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"I tried lying down in last year‘s hubba hubba two person, and it was too small for me to lie straight across. I’m 6 foot four."
"I could go on a diagonal if I was by myself, but I wanted to be with a friend."
"tight for 2 people (especially in damp conditions)"
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"If you have a dog in your tent the bottom will rip over time. ... I’ve had this tent repaired twice."
Boiller_ 1.0The LT2 is made of 20d fabric, it isn't ultralight, it's barely stepping into lightweight territory. What sort of camp sites are you pitching at to be so rough on tents? In my opinion that's important information to know before chiming in on suggestions.
RadicalBuns 1.0I'm a frequent tent user for both work and play. I probably have averaged between 100 and 150 nights/year in my tent over the past ten years. My old reliables are out of production and I'm struggling to find anything that suits my needs. I just got the MSR Hubba hubba LT 2 and it's design is wonderful but the fabric choice is way too lightweight for practicality and just won't last past this fall. 9 nights and it is full of holes and covered in duct tape already. So, I'm looking for another! My needs are lightweight and packable for backcountry backpacking expeditions. 1 or 2 person. Freestanding to diversify set-up options. Durable. Earth tone colors for stealth camping. Minimum 88 inches long. And I appreciate the little touches that don't have me fixing every poorly designed gimmick all the time. Fewer stakes is more better too. Does a tent like this exist anymore? The last good one I had was the 2017 REI SL 1. My last two REI SL tents were poorly made with zipper issues, bad fly design that forced puddles, and seam tape constantly falling off. And they just keep needing fussier setup and more stakes for no benefit. Also their waterproofing seems pretty bad in the newer tents. Also don't get me started on six-moon designs. Never again.
Also the 20d on the MSR is certainly not the same 20d as my quilt's. MSRs is way less durable.
TeddyGoodman 1.0I wouldn’t pay full price for the MSR Hubba Hubba LT2. I got one super cheap, set it up and ultimately sold it and got a Durston XMid 2. If you need freestanding, they also have the XDome 2.
I am transitioning from hammock camping so I can bring my daughter along and so I have a setup for sub alpine camps. I do think the MSR Hubba Hubba LT2 is a nice tent that is a true 2p tent, but is grossly overpriced for what it is. I’m not a fan of Sil Nylon as a fly material as it sags when wet. Not a big issue for most, but I’ve always used with a Sil Poly tarp or a DCF tarp, so I appreciate a tarp/fly that doesn’t sag or absorb water. It also won’t handle wind as well as the XMid2. A great feature of the MSR are the near vertical walls which makes it roomy, but then they will catch wind a lot easier. Finally, a lot of my camp gear are from small manufacturers and I appreciate the thought and detail they put into their products. Durston is a small company based in BC Canada and is an active member in camping/hiking communities and is constantly revising his products based off of feedback.
Just went through this process - most 2 person tents have tapered floors. So they’ll start around 52” but go down to 46”ish at the foot end. The new MSR Hubba Hubba LT2 is 52” wide throughout which is nice, but my Nemo Quassar Double is 52” and just fits. I ended up settling on the Sea to Summit Telos 3. It’s just under 5lbs and looks palatial for 2 people and is currently on sale from their website(probably to make room for an updated model).
TurbSLOW 1.0That is a great price for the LT2, I paid closer to 550 US for mine and I am very pleased
It's definitely a good quality piece of gear and I haven't managed to hurt it yet. I'm not typically easy on gear. Bonus points for a rectangular floor if you and a +1 both use rectangular pads.
chillenandpillen1 0.6msr 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
GreatLakeFever 0.6i 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.
harperxbunny 0.6i own a hubba and i love it iv had it for over 5 years now and no complaints
jablongroyper 0.6MSR, it’s not even a question.
Johnbonham1980 0.6Was extremely happy with my MSR tent til their trash glue joints failed on my third trip out and it was impossible to set it up properly (single pole style, and the connectors had retracted into the pole). Was a really rough night. Hopefully they resolved that issue since, as that’s pretty unacceptable for a $500+ MSRP tent.
johnysmoke 0.6The Hubba Hubba. You can pee out one vestibule while lying in your sleeping bag and use the other to store your gear.
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