Thinking of a MSR Hubba Hubba HP – YOUR ADVICE AND THOUGHTS NEEDED

Hello Michael, and welcome :-)

Is it for solo or duo use?

Thanks Peter.

It will be for solo use only.

I do like to be comfortable though. At the moment I'm using a Coleman Phad x3 tent but is a bit heavy and pack size a bit large for the bike. I like the size though but understand I will have to sacrifice some size etc.

I own one. Here's my 2 cents worth:

easy/fast to pitch-about average
light(ish) weight-about average
roomy inside (i cant stand feeling enclosed and would rather go a bit heavier if needed)-good headroom but the floor is a bit narrow for two people
small pack size-average
good waterproof materials (it get's very wet in the uk)-good quality materials
large area for storage for motorcycle gear/boots etc-two vestibules and two doors so I'd say good

Other comments:

(1)Complex pole system. Wouldn't be easy to repair if something broke
(2)Too much mosquito netting for me. I usually cover the vents with fabric when I use the tent.
(3) The tent distorts a lot in high winds. The unsupported cross pole bends downward when it's windy. There is a lot of fabric hanging from the ends of the cross pole.
(4) The waterproof vestibule zippers are stiff to operate

Thanks for the reply. If you were in the market for another tent would you buy the Hubba Hubba HP again or another?

I own one as well, great tent for what it is. Not really a 4 season tent due to the top mesh (spindrift/dust blowing in) but much better than the Hubba Hubba. The cross poles on mine deformed after the second setup, might have been user error, still works though, but makes me worry about how soft the poles are.

If I were to purchase again, I would get a
TarpTent Scarp
or Double rainbow
or Most likely of all a MLD DuoMid with an inner.

Happy travels!

"If you were in the market for another tent would you buy the Hubba Hubba HP again or another?"

Hubba Hubba HP, in spite of my negative comments. Each tent has its problems and this one came closest to what I want….for now. Until I get around to a myog two person this will be it.

Thanks James,

yes was thinking of he TarpTent Scarp after some good feedback from this forum. It looks like it will be lighter and smaller pack size. The only problem is that a few times each year I will be camping on rocky ground wit no chance of getting pegs in so free standing would be good as well, although for the amount of times I need it for that not a show stopper.

since you're using it solo, i think the Easton 3P is a better choice than the Hubba Hubba HP. It's lighter! As far as i can tell (according to your preferences), the only downside (sometimes) is the lack of a solid inner compared to the HP.

I have the Hubba Hubba and Hubba HP, and i think they are good tents.

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Check out the fly creek ul2 or 3, best of the best.

If you are going to use its solo, what about the MSR Nook? The solid inner is appealing and the shape may do better in the winds.

The Fly Creeks are notorious leakers, not to mention you can't enter or leave in the rain without getting wet.

The Nook has more solid inner, the Easton 3P has larger vestibule…preferences :-)

Michael:
"The only problem is that a few times each year I will be camping on rocky ground wit no chance of getting pegs in so free standing would be good as well"
you can pile up rocks over the Pitch Lock corners and if needed add some rope to the mid struts so that you can tie those to rocks too.

I went shopping with a similar list. The BA Copper Spur 1 has worked out very well. Enough fabric on the walls to block wind-driven horizontal water and groundsplash. Big vestibule space, big interior space. Good in wind when pitched into it, good ventilation always, freestanding and light. The 2012 remodel shaved some ounces but I preferred the older design (more vestibule space for stormbound living), and found one at a good price.