Hubba Hubba NX 2 review

We've had the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 for about 2 years and we want to share our perspective with you!
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[@GrumpyDad]

I know somebody touched on it here about the Rain Fly set up, which was done incorrectly in the video. So others can avoid the easily made mistake, the fly in this Mark II version now comes colour coded to get door orientation correct. You must set and match up grey tabs on the fly with the grey tabs on the inner tent at each corner point where the poles go on, and red to red on the other side. Thanks for the vlog!

[@walkerelliott7168]

sorry to be so off topic but does any of you know of a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the account password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me!

[@levieden8338]

@Walker Elliott instablaster =)

[@walkerelliott7168]

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[@walkerelliott7168]

@Levi Eden It worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much, you saved my ass!

[@levieden8338]

@Walker Elliott Happy to help :D

[@warddeaton6933]

I have this tent, I'm 6'2 and find it really big for a 2 person compared to others. but def not room for gear with 2 people, which is the point in the vestibules. great vid though!!! if you want room for 2 people and gear, I hate to tell you but your gonna have to go with a 3 person.

[@ruiseverino7609]

Nice video guys thank you, wille mounting the tent the midle pole goes above.

[@jodydownes2271]

Thanks for posting this I couldn't decide witch tent to get 1 man or 2 .my wife likes to support me from the comfort of a near by 5 star hotel so just me in the tent .I live in Ireland and will be bike packing this summer for the first time and this video has really helped. 👍liked and subscribed, take care

[@robalan57]

The 3 person version might be great for you two.

[@fivedaysaweek7586]

Nice video! But you put the fly on backwards. Check the Red/grey tabs! It makes sure the fly and tent zipper are the same way!

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Hahah thanks for the tip!

[@jcordes87]

Bought this tent awhile back with the optional gear shed that adds a bigger vestibule area. It’s a bit more weight but split between two people, it wasn’t bad, and we had plenty of room for our packs and a bigger spot to cook when it rained.

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, jcordes87 . We appreciate you sharing your experience.

[@IronZio]

Thanks a lot for the video. I was indecided between this and the NX1, for solo camping. Because you says it is really tight.. I will go for this one. Plus I already bought the add-on Gear Shed for the bike.

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Glad we could help!

[@kampersadventures958]

Sweet intro, well done. That is a pretty sweet tent Shane and Laura. Your channel is very interesting and informative. Although I have all my gear for my 2020 A.T. thru hike and v-logg, I always like to see others choices and perspectives on gear. I just clicked the red button above, thumbs up, the whole nine yards. I will check out more of your cool videos! Kamper 2020

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Thanks Kamper 2020!

[@julesnfriends]

Great review - thank you

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mrhaggis19]

I've been looking at getting a new tent and I'm now stuck between the msr elixer 2 and the hubba hubba nx. Cheers for the review, happy travels 👍

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Thanks Ali!

[@markanderson3669]

Which one did you decide on?

[@Mrhaggis19]

@@markanderson3669 for me I think the elixer 2 just as it will hopefully be more robust tent with heaver polls + comes with its own ground sheet, I do like the hubba hubba but I live in Scotland and we often have wet and windy weather which could cause the polls to snap which I have heard of happening alot which isn't ideal.

[@ohayoumike6845]

I'm wondering if you guys have tried the Motha Hubba lightweight 3 person version?

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

No we haven’t tried that version.

[@timareecdriscoll6110]

Scary beautiful intro; mostly scary... But mostly beautiful😉

[@painterman235]

Short cross pole should be on top of the long pole ..

[@mentuck101]

Very good review

[@thomashorvat9730]

I ordered this tent but unfortunately footprint isn't in stock anywhere on this planet atm. Would you say that even without it I can have good experience or its that thin on the bottom.. Appreciate you guys, just subbed :)

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

It’s extremely thin on the bottom, and I would be worried about ripping it if it’s placed on rough ground. Thanks for subscribing!

[@HairBeard]

Amazing video, congrats on that. What is your opinion on building first the inner tent? I dont know about your weather conditions. Currently i am thinking about a new tent and i would use the Hubba Hubba by myself, but i am afraid to build it, when its raining. She said that its not that big, but i imagine that through the vertical endings on Head and Footsides you wont get much contact, when laying near to it , with inner to outer tent? You made me curious for your other Videos :)

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Hi HairBeard, thanks for the kind words! I'm sorry, but I don't think I quite understand the question. To clarify, the inner tent is assembled first, then the rain fly (outer skin of the tent) is attached. It certainly wouldn't be a ton of fun to put up any tent in the rain, though this tent goes up a lot faster than tents of a lesser quality, which is all you can really ask for. I hope that information is helpful!

[@thomaskavanagh549]

If you use MSR's footprint, you can put the poles into the appropriate grommets, then put over the fly. Once up, you can then add the inner tent !. Not as quick as the "normal" method, but will keep the inner dry.

[@apriljoyfrancisco9137]

Love it!

[@dreegy45]

Thanks for a nice overview and review of this tent! I am very tall (6'7 / 198cm), so I would love to find something not overly short for me, how would you say my fit would be with another person?

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Thanks for the kind words Jonas! I think this tent is just going to be too small for you. Unfortunately, at 6’7 your options are going to be few, and I don’t know of any two person tents that would accommodate you. Maybe a four person tent(?)

[@dreegy45]

@@AdventuresofShaneandLaura Yeah, that's what I'm afraid of as well... But I'll keep searching for something !

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Best of luck!

[@moso8387]

Which sleeping pads did you use? Is there enough space for two wide Thermarest pads?

[@LiboltAdventures]

Seems like a decent tent. Thanks for the review. Probably plenty of room if you only have 1 person in it. Thumbs up.

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

For sure plenty of room for one. Thanks for watching! And thanks for taking the time to comment

[@LiboltAdventures]

@@AdventuresofShaneandLaura No problem!

[@persebastienmerour6517]

Thanks for a great review😃 Was not sure which msr tent too choose as most reviews are shown with one person in it, but great to see how two can fit in it. Have you testet the tent while its raining?

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Thanks! We have not had rain on any of our trips. It stood up fine to a mild morning dew. Sorry we couldn’t be more helpful.

[@thecowboypreacher6568]

Im a 6,3 200 pound guy, i was looking at the MSR NX 1 but read that it could be tight for taller people. Would you all recommend this for me as a solo backpacker?

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Hey Carlyle! I think it would be very tight with how tall you are. You would be very close to the walls touching both your head and feet.

[@andreaadams250]

How did it do in the rain if it's the newer version of the tent without the seam seal?

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

We haven’t run into any significant rain while using the tent. Sorry we couldn’t be more helpful.

[@p__jay]

for weights and measurements...at least display the metric numbers in the video!

[@ytonaona]

hello, is the compression stuff sack waterproof ? I mean could I put the packed tent on my bike and ride in the rain? I know there is a big opening, I'm just wondering about the material of the sack. To see if would be ok when I put the opening downwards.

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Hey, sorry it’s taken so long for us to get back to you. We are not sure if it’s waterproof, but the material leads us to believe that it would be water resistant. Also, there are straps that would help to cinch it tight.

[@ytonaona]

@@AdventuresofShaneandLaura Thank you. In the meantime I learned that the material is waterproof but the stitches are not sealed therefore not waterproof. I'll use a waterproof "stuff pack" or whatever that's called to put it on the bike. Thanks a lot!

[@galehess6676]

@@ytonaona "dry bag"

[@jackvoss175]

Different idea: Don’t buy a footprint for this, or any tent. All tent bottoms let in moisture. The priority should be to protect the camper, not the tent floor. Measure the tent floor when the tent is set up. At your local hardware, buy a sheet of visqueen large enough to get a single piece that will be 1 foot longer and 1 foot wider than the inside of your tent. Fold up a six inch side on all four sides. Miter each corner and secure it with duct tape. This gives you a waterproof bathtub to go into your tent. Now, you and your gear can be dry even if water is running through the tent. Get a puncture? Patch it with duct tape. Get 20-30 patches? Buy another piece of visqueen.

[@galehess6676]

this bears consideration pro tip I have not seen this elsewhere Where did this idea originate? Also, USA has no visqueen, but I am betting Tyvek may be the deal

[@jackvoss5841]

@@galehess6676 G’day, Gale. I got the idea from Cliff Jacobson. Hardwares around here are under the impression that they are selling visqueen. A thin, rollable-foldupable sheet of plastic of,say 0.020” inch thickness. It’s a bit like carrying a spare car key in a separate pocket. It may save you only once every few years. But on that particular day - it’s invaluable. It is NOT there to protect the tent floor. It is there to protect the camper when the tent floor fails - which it will. Tyvec isn’t the answer. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@galehess6676]

@@jackvoss5841 Cheers! Thanks Jack. Seems like a trick to stretch the life of an older tent or one with seam tape that dies.

[@jackvoss5841]

@@galehess6676 G’day, Gale. Yes, it will extend the life of a tent that has a leaky floor. And, all tents start heading in that direction when we first take them out of the wrapper. For the same weight of a footprint, the camper is better protected. But it costs a lot less. sigh Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@Cryr213]

Did you ever had issues with rain? I find a lot of reviews that say, that it leaks! Here is also a Video watch?v=nUASmjCCRU8. But i guess you have an older model, the most people seem to complain about 2019. Thanks!

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

We have not used the tent in very rainy conditions, so we couldn’t vouch for it in that regard.

[@Cryr213]

@@AdventuresofShaneandLaura Thank you for your quick response!

[@shanedriscoll2809]

Cryr213 No problem! Sorry we couldn’t be more helpful.

[@christianb8228]

So you downgraded from a big Agnes copper spur… 🤔

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

The fabric felt really flimsy to us. What’s your experience been with the Big Agnes?

[@RogerGostasson]

Not for me... Won't keep the water out.!!

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Thank you! That’s so important to know when buying a tent!

[@canofsteam]

MSR no longer do that footprint with the grommets for doing a fast and light set up. They replaced it with a universal footprint which is terrible.

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

That’s unfortunate! The fast and easy set up was a huge perk for this tent.

[@aln4244]

This Hubba Hubba tent is terrible. I just bought one, unless you use this without a rain fly in absolutely perfect dry conditions it doesn't work. It leaks like crazy. The design is terrible. Yes its easy to set up which is great. But thats it. The rain fly sticks to the mesh, even in clear conditions the condensation leaks all over you. Light shower you are in for a bad night. Don't get it!! This is not a tent you would take anywhere away from civilisation.

[@AdventuresofShaneandLaura]

Thanks for sharing your experience! We’ve taken it back country camping and did not run into those issues, however it did not rain and Montana is a very dry (semi-arid) state.