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.

Yea definitely realistic in that price range so what you’ll want to look out for is the packed weight. Aim for a tent under 1.8kg to keep your pack light. The 3F UL Lanshan 2 Pro hits the sweet spot of being lightweight, spacious for two, and pretty decent priced. Imo- - MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 - Alpkit Soloist [11 Best 2-Persons Tent for Camping and Backpacking](https://alaskanarrows.com/11-best-2-person-tent-camping-and-backpacking/) can help with any other options you might want to gauge with, just remember to find one that would be able to handle different camping environments, from rocky terrain to high elevations - sturdy stakes and guylines would be really important for stability in wind

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. 

Second this. I have a Hubba Hubba and you can pitch outer first quite easily. Mine is 7 years old and still going strong. It’s done various long distance trips, Skye Trail, West Highland Way and survived 8 days in the Cairngorms in October. Absolutely worth the extra investment. Edit: it’s roomy too. Two people and a German Shepherd were on all of the above trips.

If you can stretch to an extra 80 quid, go for the MSR Hubba Hubba NX2. Better quality poles than the elixir, lightweight, and roomy. I recently took it on a 100 mile thru hike and it didn't let me down! It is technically inner first, but doesn't have to be. Just search "hubba hubba hack" on youtube and you'll find it. Worth keeping an eye out for black friday deals too. I got mine super cheap as I did the Go Outdoors price match thing when somewhere else had already knocked off a load for their sale!

Looks a very similar setup to my Hubba Hubba NX. 👍🏼

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