MSR - Hubba Hubba NX 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 have had an MSR Hubba Hubba NX for the last 10 years, they are bulletproof. Mine has lots more life left in it.

My current backpacking tent: a **2014 MSR Hubba NX tent.** **Pros:** Still works, paid off and I’ve liked the design/pitch/liveability/features.  **Cons:** roomy enough but I do prefer a larger floor size even if I’m solo.  I’ve often thought it would be nice to have extra floor room, especially on rainy, hot humid nights. Still water tight but I did have to re-proof it/re-applied new seam sealant due to degradation a few years ago.  = thinking a 2 person tent might be the next evolution for me for that extra space. Yes there will be a weight penalty. I WAS just going to wear my MSR tent into the ground but with looming economic instability/tarrifs/exchange rates, a replacement a year from now might cost considerably more than today. The Copper Spur HV UL2 is on sale 25% off for $509 CAD (Reg $680).  Anyone own this tent and really like it?  What don’t you like about it? I also considered Tiger Wall (not fully free standing and more fragile), fly creek (I like doors at the feet end but not convinced) and the new Durston X Dome (innovative and beautiful, limited availability, narrower footbox and I’m not sure how I feel about non-aluminum poles).  Should I consider any others? Make your case for my next tent. I camp in Ontario along the Canadian Shield and like to do ultralight canoe tripping. 

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’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