Need a versatile 2 person tent: Hubba Hubba HP or?

I wouldn't call the Hubba HP versatile… would be extremely hot in summer in many places. I would want a 100% mesh inner for a 3 season tent.

Most BPLers prefer single-wall tents, but if you really want a double wall then check out the Big Agnes Seedhouse line. More spacious than the Hubba Hubba I believe.

Tarptent is likely to shortly be producing a Scarp 2 — two person, double wall tent. You can see the current Scarp 1 on their website.

I did also look at the Hubba Hubba because it had a lot more mesh and thought it would be better for the summer but read that sand blows in very easily and it is not at waterproof. I will be doing a lot of camping in the Pacific Northwest, so I want something that holds up well in the rain. I can get the Hubba Hubba HP for $225 and the Hubba Hubba for $150.

The Big Agnes Seedhouse SL2 looks like a good tent but it would be at least $250.

I have never used a single wall tent before. I have seen people post about condensation issues with these.

Thanks!

We have reviews on this site of both the Seedhouse and Hubba Hubba tents and I've had both.

The Hubba Hubba is much more spacious than a Seedhouse 2. The mesh Hubba Hubba will be a better 3 season tent, while the HP version will be better in colder weather.

Condensation can be an issue with single wall tents, but it is avoidable. Members can find a great deal of information and reviews regarding single wall tents and condensation management on the site.

That said, the Hubba Hubba is a great lightweight tent and one of my favorites. Although I stick to single wall tents these days, that tent was one of my double wall favorites.

The MSR Carbon Reflex 2 is basically an ultralight Hubba Hubba- might be worth a look…

If you get curious about single wall tents, Tarptent and Six Moon Designs are great places to start looking.

Best of luck!
Doug

I have a Hubba Hubba and it works well for two people. I consider it a little heavy for solo use. I would disagree with the waterproof statement, not sure where you heard that. My buddy and I bought it to use together and it's a very good tent. For $150 it's a steal. You won't be disappointed in that tent for two person use. I would suggest something a little lighter for solo use though. I just bought a Tarptent contrail for that purpose (single wall though). If you can deal with a single wall then a two person tarptent like the double rainbow will net you a little weight savings. There are some that use it solo.