MSR Hubba Hubba NX Review (2 Person Backpacking Tent)
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MSR Hubba Hubba NX
The MSR Hubba Hubba NX is an incredibly portable 2-person tent designed for backpacking adventures. Cleverly designed to maximize space and sturdiness, and with a super simple set-up and well-thought-out interior, this tent is more than just a place to crash your head at night, it's somewhere you can really settle in - because who says you can't make a backpacking tent a home? View Latest DealMountain Safety Research, or MSR as it’s commonly known, produces a range of top-quality gear for outdoor living. Founded in 1969, it has emphasized the importance of safe, reliable gear ever since, so it’s no wonder that MSR has one of the best reputations of all outdoor gear manufacturers.
MSR produces various backpacking tents, ranging from ultralight 1-person tents to 6-person family tents. All have been carefully designed to suit certain needs, but the Hubba Hubba tent range has been one of MSR’s most popular backpacking tent series to date.
Specifically, the MSR Hubba Hubba NX is one of MSR’s absolute best-sellers, and it’s easy to see why. Designed for backpackers, this 2-person tent is extremely portable and easy to set up, yet it’s more than just somewhere to sleep – it’s incredibly durable and full of extra features you wouldn’t expect from a model this lightweight.
Here, we review the MSR Hubba Hubba NX step-by-step to see how it performs in key areas and give it an overall rating so that you can decide if this is the right 2-person backpacking tent for you (spoiler alert: it probably is!).
Pros
- Dual doors and vestibules
- Stargazing mesh roof panels
- Steep walls and rectangular interior increases space
- Single pole and colored clips for a simple set-up
- Lightweight with easy-to-use stuff sack
Cons
- There are some even lighter options available
- Slightly expensive
- Only suitable for 3-season camping