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MSR Hubba HP

Hiking & Camping > Shelters & TentsRated: ***** by 15 reviews.

Altrec

The Hubba Hubba HP takes the world's best-selling Fast and Light tent of all time to a new level of utility. We've added greater coverage to the tent canopy and updated with lighter fabrics all-around. The dramatic result is a tent that not only performs better in more challenging conditions, but actually weighs less too.

Features:

  • Added protection: Less mesh and more fabric in tent body means more protection for spring, fall and alpine environments
  • Capacity: 2 people + gear
  • Floor + Vestibule Area: 29 + 17.5 sq. ft./2.8 + 1.6 sq. m
  • Fly w/ FootPrint Weight: 2 lbs. 12 oz./1.2 kg
  • Interior Peak Height: 40 in./100 cm
  • Lightweight: Minimum weight is now just 3 lbs. 11oz. (1.69 kg)—less than 2 lbs. (.9 kg) per person
  • Livable: Unique pole configuration provides maximum interior space, 2 stay-dry entrances, and 2 large vestibules for gear storage and food prep
  • Minimum Weight: 3 lbs. 11 oz./1.7 kg
  • Packaged Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz./1.93 kg
  • Quick and Easy Setup: New all-in-one hub-and-swivel pole design is stronger than ever and still simple to use
  • Versatile: Can be used as a double-wall tent for full protection or in 2 freestanding tarp-shelter modes when used with optional footprint (sold separately)

REI

Lighter in weight than the standard Hubba Hubba, the MSR Hubba Hubba HP offers increased protection from nature's unexpected surprises.

  • The HP replaces mesh with solid fabric to shave ounces and protect against rain, wind and snow
  • Forty-denier floor doubles standard Hubba's waterproof rating: the HP floor material is lighter and keeps you drier
  • HP models also include vents in the rainfly, gear lofts, waterproof zippers and adjustable stake loops
  • High tech nylon rainfly reduces weight and the silicon and polyurethane coating increases durability and resistance to damaging UV rays
  • Configured to maximize the tent's interior space, the all-in-one, swivel-hub pole system is strong and light
  • Vestibules provide dry entry with gear storage and still leave room for a covered food-prep area
  • Dry-entry design ensures water won't drip into the tent when doors are opened for added ventilation in rainy weather
  • Attention to detail shows in the taped seams, welded reinforcements, ultralight stake loops, reflective guy cords and user-friendly door toggles
  • Ultralight needle stakes are virtually unbendable and seem nearly weightless
  • Save weight and create a minimalist shelter by using just the rainfly, poles and footprint (sold separately)
  • Average minimum weight specification is based on tent, rainfly and poles only

ProLite Gear

To create the Hubba HP we took the ultimate free-standing solo tent, added greater coverage to the tent canopy and updated with lighter fabrics all-around. The result is a tent that not only performs better in more challenging conditions, but actually weighs less too.

Specifications
Capacity:1 people + gear
Floor + Vestibule Area:17 + 9.5 sq. ft./1.6 + .9 sq. m
Interior Peak Height:40 in./100 cm
Minimum Weight:2 lbs. 9 oz./1.16 kg
Packaged Weight:3 lbs./1.38 kg
Fly w/ FootPrint Weight:1 lb. 15 oz./.87 kg

Features:

  • Added protection:Less mesh and more fabric in tent body means more protection for spring, fall and alpine environments.
  • Quick and Easy Setup:All in one hub and swivel pole design is stronger than ever and extremely simple to use.
  • Ultralight:Minimum weight is just 2 lbs. 9 oz. (1.16kg)
  • Versatile:Can be used as a double-wall tent for full protection or in two, freestanding tarp modes when used with optional footprint (sold separately.)

Oregon Mountain Community

The MSR Hubba Hubba HP takes the world's best-selling Fast and Light tent of all time to a new level of utility. MSR added greater coverage to the tent canopy and updated with lighter fabrics all-around. The dramatic result is a tent that not only performs better in more challenging conditions, but actually weighs less too.


Moosejaw

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Average minimum weight:3 lbs. 11 oz.
Average packaged weight:4 lbs. 4 oz.
Average weight - metric:2.13 kilograms
Canopy fabric:Ripstop nylon
Design type:Freestanding tent
Doors:2
Floor area:29 square feet
Floor dimensions:84 x 50 inches
Floor dimensions - metric:213 x 127 centimeters
Floor fabric:Coated ripstop nylon
Number of poles:Hubbed poleset
Packed size:7 x 20 inches
Peak height:40 inches
Peak height - metric:102 centimeters
Pole diameter:9.0 millimeters
Pole material:Aluminum DAC NSL
Rainfly fabric:Coated ripstop nylon
Season:3-season
Sleeping capacity:2
Vestibule area:8.75 + 8.75 square feet

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ColorSize
2 PersonN/A
Hubba Hubba HP w/ Fly
Hubba Hubba HP w/ Fly
 398.95
Hubba Hubba HP
Hubba Hubba HP
 398.95
Maize
Maize
449.95 
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Tent Diagram 1
 398.95
Tent Diagram 2
Tent Diagram 2
 398.95

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Notes:

ProLite Gear offers this product at $349.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Altrec offers this product at $449.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

Moosejaw offers this product at $449.95, but does not provide any color/size information.

MSR Hubba HP Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
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*****12
****2
***1
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Positive Reviews:

durable tent

Rating:****
My husband took this tent out for the first time and it blew away (50 mph gusts) while setting it up in the mountains in AK. It was dark and so they couldn't find it and thought it was going to be long gone, so they slept under the tarp. The next day they found it 3/4 of a mile down the mountain with pretty much no damage at all. We used this in a night of constant rain and had a little leakage but maybe because the fly wasn't pitched taut enough. Had it in some steady winds of 20 mph (air temps around 50 F or more) and it held up fine but it was a bit cold. The material seems a little flimsy, but I think it must be strong if it was blown away and there was only one very small tear in the mesh part (2 mm). This tent + tarp weighs about 4 lbs if you get rid of the extra stuff sacks and spare parts. So far I think this is a good tent.
EY at REI on 07/28/2009

excellent lightweight tent

Rating:*****
I have waited three years to write this review, using the tent in a wide variety of conditions. I have used it in: Alaska, Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, California, Colorado and it has performed amazingly. My tent has seen downpours, windstorms, unexpected snowstorms and held up through them all. The only problem I have had was a broken pole (it snagged the back of my jacket and broke on my way in). [...] I am from Alaska and camp in rainy conditions on a regular basis, no problems with waterproofing. While in Arizona I camped and experienced 40mph gusts with minimal wind disturbance. Colorado dropped 6 inches of snow which actually insulated the tent a bit. One of the great features is sleeping without the fly, a tent with a mesh construction lets you watch the stars as you fall asleep. I would highly recommend this tent, I have tried the Mountain Harware Airjet 2 which was also nice, but I like the dual doors and vestibules of the Hubba Hubba.
bikingboarder at REI on 11/03/2008

Light and Warm

Rating:*****
I use this tent as a solo. I am 6'4" and 220. Would be big enough for me and another small person. I used this tent for the first time on a 3 day in the Alaskan bush. It put up with heavy thunderstorms, and some gusty wind. After the rain there was no condensation on the inside of the tent despite the additional material. there was condensation on the inside of the rain fly. I had to pitch it twice to get it taught, but it stayed taught once pitched correctly. When I first took the tent out before I fielded it, the thin stakes worried me, but I drove them into rocky sand with my boot as hard as i could and they did not bend. The tent dried quickly in the sun the next day, and stowed very easily. Great tent.
Free Range Kevin at REI on 07/09/2008

wow

Rating:*****
Wow. I have not even used the tent in the backcountry, I set it up in the backyard. Wow. The attention to detail is awesome. Love the pole in grommet type of set up.Way better than one way sleeves. I love the way the fly attaches to the tent also by pole grommets. The tent is light, super easy to set up. The poles are very lightweight,strong but abit awkward. I cant wait to get it out.No broken buckles here. {see review of rei arete tent, if they print it.} Msr gives you ALL the stakes needed{hint hint rei}.You even get a gear loft. This tent will last for years. More coming when I take it out on her maiden voyage. Happy Trails
zap at REI on 07/29/2009

"When you spend the extra cash, you can obviously see a step up in the quality."

Rating:*****
I bought this tent with the intention of using it as much and as often as i possibly can. I am of the personal opinion MSR makes some very solid products, and this tent proves my beliefs true. You wont find a lighter tent, or a tent with better materials for this price. The tent stayed as dry as a tent can be through several nights with temperatures in the low 30s high 20s. It is incredibly light, and very well built. I love seeing attention to finite detail such as the silicone taped fly seams.
Andrew at Moosejaw on 03/10/2008

Excellent

Rating:*****
Have used this tent many times now, and am still impressed. Kept my girlfriend and I warm on cold & windy nights in AK, and dry more than a few times here in WA. Set up and packing it away again is simple and fast. Very light once packed and if you get the additional footprint (highly recommended as well) it slides right into the stuff sack with the rest. Lots of neat features, I find something else to love about it every time I pitch it.
trashbags at REI on 10/05/2008

Best tent ever

Rating:*****
This tent is awesome. We had the Hubba Hubba and upgraded to the HP. The main difference that we like is that MSR had put in more of the rip-stop material in inplace of the mesh. The advantages of this are huge. The tent was warmer at night, it keeps more sand out, and you are able the run it without the rain fly in good weather. Pay the extra and get the HP. It is worth it
Bruce Fontelera at REI on 05/29/2008

"It's the tent to own."

Rating:*****
The first time I set this tent up it was inside, the second also inside but when it finally made it's mainden voyage it had to deal with two days of solid rain. And well it really did the trick, I love the material inner and dont understand how any one could have used the mesh inner. It's incredibly light and easy to set up. I can't imagine why anyone would by anything different
Clare at Moosejaw on 08/11/2008

"Sets up in a flash"

Rating:*****
Wow, I'm really impressed with this tent. It sets up in a flash and is large enough for me and my wife (both over 6 feet tall). You can tell right away that this baby is made really well. I particularly like the tent attic that is included (it's not mentioned anywhere). I've set it up about three times in the front yard, now until it's baptism next week in the wild!
Peter at Moosejaw on 09/10/2009

"classy and indestructible"

Rating:****
haven't had it on the trail yet-- but set up easily in the front yard. very sleek and offers good coverage when changing skivvies. the mesh offers great views into the sky. ultra-lightweight. great craftsmanship from msr on this one. pricey, but worth what you pay for. tight-squeeze as most '2-person' tents at this weight.
Edward at Moosejaw on 07/09/2008

Neutral Reviews:

Good Spring/Fall tent.

Rating:***
Tent is great for Spring and Fall.
The regular Hubba Hubba is better for summer because its all mesh on top.

In the winter this tent has problems because the many vents (mesh windows) can not be closed, this means that strong winds can blow snow drift from under the tarp and into the tent.

For winter, the best light tent is the Mountain Hardwear Spire 2. The spire is fully closed and has a much higher ceiling, which is important for changing into and out of bulky clothing in the winter.

This is the best spring and fall tent.
TheObserver at REI on 11/19/2008