Inside Look: MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 Tent

The MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 person Tent is an ultralight freestanding 3 season tent that provides masses of internal space, two vestibules, loads of ventilation and an incredibly easy pitching system.
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[@Northern_Rockhopper]

The dog is the star of this video.. haha he’s sat there taking it all in ready for him to pitch 😄

[@Mitzbergatc]

It should be noted that the cross-section poles on the top should be on top of the main frame, rather than on the bottom (as shown in the video), for better stability.

[@diedertspijkerboer]

I bought this tent after looking at several options and it's just about the best there is for the weight, size and price. For me, the best idea is the pole design. Poles are heavy and you want them to be as short as possible. on the other hand, you want the wall to be as vertical as possible where it touches the ground and as flat as possible at the top. The reason is that this gives you the most space to sit and to lie down. This pole design achieves both goals very effectively. Two vestibules is always great having, even when traveling on your own, because you can put your backpack in one and can cook in the other. I also bought the footprint to protect it more and intend to buy a mud mat for when conditions are expected to get very wet.

[@penman8985]

Bought the 1 person version of this tent from you recently. Excellent service from Debbie, would definitely buy from you again. Simon

[@trekitt]

Thank you for the feedback. We hope you enjoy your new tent!

[@butidontwantaname]

Brilliant review mate, super comprehensive, one of the best gear reviews I've seen, even showed us how to pack it away. Serious thanks!

[@chrisb3976]

I purchased a Hubba Hubba tonight and it was because of your very informative video that helped greatly :)

[@andyley329]

Great informative video👍 I normally pitch mine with the cross pole on top as heard the plastic clip is designed to keep it in position rather than taking the weight & can fail. Also you can pitch fly first if its chucking it down😀

[@itsallcool564]

Excellent description and instructions. You are brilliant for inexperienced campers such as myself. Thank you.

[@trekitt]

Our pleasure!

[@nielstrassou]

Best review of this product on KZbin. Well done.

[@trekitt]

Thanks for your kind comments. Paul.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Great video and useful for me as I am about to do some hiking after 50 yrs since my last time

[@trekitt]

Hi Ted. That's great to hear that you're getting back into some hiking and camping. I hope you have a brilliant time! Paul.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

@@trekitt Thanks Paul. Seems to me the older you get the more you appreciate getting out in the countryside.

[@ianrudd7442]

This tent has become my go to tent. It is the same weight as my Akto but has more space and if I am on my own it is palatial. I can store kit in one side and cook in the other. I still love my Akto and it pitches all together but I don’t need the specialist pole if I want to pitch the inner only in high Summer. Even with two people it has bucket loads of space. I have not purchased the gear loft yet but I will cave on this at some point. The storage bag is so easy to pack in the field, much easier that the torpedo bags that most tents come with. The price is not unreasonable either. I was concerned about the gap between the fly and the ground but I have never had any real problems with this.

[@trekitt]

Hi Ian, I'm pleased to hear that the Hubba Hubba is working out for you, especially when compared to an Akto! It's a belter of a tent and pretty much perfect for most users. Paul.

[@Lonewolf.wildcamping]

Seen review watched it 3 times as I wait for mine to be delivered, I’m 6’4 so I keep a close eye to your vids ! I got this just for me like the extra room.

[@trekitt]

I did exactly the same! Purchased one a few years ago for myself (and occasionally a springer spaniel) and love having the extra space. Kind regards, Harry.

[@painterman235]

The short cross pole I believe should be on top of the long pole according to MSR instructions

[@naturnordarna]

Couldn´t be a better instruction video. Realy nice and informational.

[@trekitt]

Thanks for your kind comments, we love making these videos, hey, it beats working!

[@Chris66able]

Yeah the beauty of inner pitch first being no sag, but also soaking wet if its raining. Although I suppose you would get used to being wet if you have a tent with a ridiculously low hydrostatic head.

[@SteveEfromStevesSidecarPlace]

The cross pole (according to MSR) is supposed to be on top of the main pole not hanging underneath. I'm not sure if it really makes any difference but I just saw that on another review where a guy said he had trouble with it collapsing in bad weather and contacted them about it. :)

[@trekitt]

Well spotted Steve! Thanks for watching. Paul.

[@adrianlaishley5523]

Very Good Video shows all options and great to see the fly only option where most other videos miss this off

[@trekitt]

Glad you liked it

[@timmyzhou1]

Thanks for the reivew. It is the most clear tent review series online. I'm coming back to this video after first watched it 2 years ago. I was struggling between the Hubba and Fjallraven view 2. Both are great tents and have similar functionality. Though Fjallraven is quite a bit more expensive. Your videos helped me greatly. In the end, we chose the Fjallraven for the ease of building and packing in bad weathers. And after an unexpected storm in Spain, we really appreciated.

[@trekitt]

Hi Timmy, thanks for your kind comments. It's always rewarding to hear that we have informed your kit decisions and that you've had a great experience with the Fjallraven tent. Paul.

[@danmulkiewicz5515]

Question: I've been looking at the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 person tents....the models I see here in the states show a guy line tie off only on the vents on the side of the tent....the one you are reviewing show a guy point above the vent as well as on the vent which seems to be a better design....are you reviewing a newer model or older model fly? The fly's I also see on the NX's here in the states also appear to be grey....not green....just a bit confused.

[@sausagefingers714]

beautiful dog :)

[@Buzzard1968]

Brilliant demonstration, thanks very much. An impressive tent.

[@trekitt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fdiaztrias]

Great video, thanks

[@trekitt]

Glad you liked it!

[@user-tn8jw3vp3b]

Hello! Any chance of bringing nemo tents in the future? Thanks in advance!

[@aMwWSpHhHdn2]

Nice dog.

[@MichaelSmith-yb5bn]

New to the brand. Thanks for the review. Very thorough and informative. Heading to their link now.

[@trekitt]

Hi Michael, glad to be of service, thanks for watching. Paul.

[@stevepayne2795]

Great review thank you, I belive them tents have come down to around £360 now also.

[@trekitt]

Thanks for watching, follow this link to check out the latest price - www.trekitt.co.uk/11101/products/msr-hubba-hubba-nx-2-person-tent-green.aspx Don't forget that as a registered customer you will also get Reward Points to use against future purchases. Paul.

[@enlightenment8838]

Great video, thank you

[@DartmoorPaul]

just bought this tent and excited to try it out. Q. You said to pitch it with the vestibule opening into the wind flow, but I thought a tent had to be pitched so it’s side wasn’t into the wind?

[@trekitt]

Ideally the tent should be pitched into the wind, but if you're after a little more ventilation then the door being pitched into the wind will increase airflow and reduce condensation. Harry

[@MsTrevanian]

Great review. Thank you.

[@colinadgie6043]

Looks a great tent. I was all set to purchase until you said it was an inner pitch first. Just not the ideal option for me personally unfortunately. Apart from that it looks a good quality product

[@trekitt]

That's fair enough. It is a good tent, but suffers slightly when pitching in heavy rain. Harry

[@ukpatriot5873]

Absolutely, I totally agree. I can’t understand why all of the good reviews of this tent do not mention the fact that it is inner first as a negative. this would make it such a pain to set up in heavy rain as we always get here in the UK. You can apparently set up outer first but it looks like quite a headache I would rather carry a few hundred grams more and have a tent that has the inner / outer pre-attached or outer first.

[@hansenallan84]

It is no problem at all to pitch outer first. Search a bit on KZbin, there are instruction videos on how to do it.

[@tricky1977]

Excellent reveiw

[@trekitt]

Thank you kindly!

[@rbstretch100]

You always do good reviews and because you are 6'3" a good reference for fit. In this review, you didn't say how much room you had head to toe. Would it fit someone 6'6"? I keep hearing conflicting comments on fit. Thx

[@trekitt]

The total length of the inner is 6ft 9", so it'll be physically long enough, but you may find your feet touch the inner slightly due to the curve of the tent. As the inner is freestanding though, you'd be able to pitch it in the house and double check before taking it out. If it's too short, just send it back. Harry

[@rbstretch100]

@@trekitt Thanks, it is the slope of the tent that really determines fit. A few years ago I bought a tent that measures 7ft 8in and didn't try it for a year. Unbelievably it is just too tight for me to sleep in. Anyway glad that you offer the ability to try it indoors and return if necessary - great service, which is why I have bought so much from you already:)

[@AR9ify]

The top short pole will bend in and hit you in heavy wind. Not recommended to put the entrance towards the wind as suggested in the video.

[@tomhughes5123]

Packs deffinately in the tent .. im thinking about this to fit a bunch of pro dslr kit in with me

[@trekitt]

You'll easily fit a few rucksacks and camera kit in there. It's my personal tent of choice and I've used it for that exact purpose. Harry

[@ric3y359]

Thanks for the vid, super useful. Question, can you put up the inner if the fly sheet is already on?

[@trekitt]

No, unfortunately the two have to be put up separately. Harry

[@ric3y359]

@@trekitt Thanks Harry, shame about that but still looks like an awesome tent

[@bobratliff4402]

Paul, funny thing happened a couple of days ago. I subed to the channel and did not realize that you already knew a mutual friend. Say hello to Buck for me the next time you talk with him. Cheers.

[@petitpanierdosier3206]

What a review ! Bravo this was brilliant

[@trekitt]

Thanks for watching.

[@Paul-eu9jp]

Great review thanks

[@mrmods7912]

Do MSR not even provide a strap to keep the tent together in the bag?

[@trekitt]

The Hubba NX has two straps on the burrito bag to compress the tent and keep everything together when it's packed away.

[@jonathanjones1064]

Question - how warm does this tent keep you? I'm coming off a cheap-o Naturehike Cloud Up 3, camping solo, and goodness me I got really chilled even in a Marmot 0Celcius high-end sleeping bag, even pegged right down with the rain cover and all. The air outside was near 5C, but the tent didn't hold any heat at all. The question is, does this tent keep you warm at night? I know the sleeping bag is supposed to do the bulk of the work, but does the tent keep any warm air in or is the air inside the same temp as outside? The goal would obviously be to have it a bit more comfortable inside than 5 Celcius.

[@trekitt]

The tent itself does not have any "insulating" properties. However, tents with a mesh inner will be cooler than ones with a solid fabric inner. I suspect that your lack of warmth came from the ground, what kind of sleeping may were you using? Your sleeping bag will only be as good as the mat beneath it!

[@MaSa-pt7uj]

hi I wanted to ask if the tent is suitable for sub-zero temper with snowfall. thank you

[@trekitt]

It isn't suitable for snowfall or 4 season conditions. MSR's Remote 2 as an alternative which will withstand snowfall, strong winds and higher altitudes. You can find it here: www.trekitt.co.uk/35579/products/msr-remote-2-mountaineering-tent.aspx

[@anthonymccoll5]

Hi great video, I am looking at upgrading from my banshee, but concerned about the 1500HH with this tent. I've always went with the rule nothing less than 3000HH. Will this tent withstand heavy rain?

[@trekitt]

I personally own this tent and have used it in some pretty horrendous conditions, absolutely no problem at all. The hydrostatic head ratings of tents relate more to the longevity of the waterproof coating; for example, this tent will need reproofing more often than a tent with a 5000mm hydrostatic head, however it'll most likely be more packable and lighter. Kind regards, Harry.

[@moso8387]

@Trekitt is there also enough space for two Therm-a-rest trail pro large mats side by side or is the tent too narrow for that?

[@trekitt]

They'll fit with just a few centimetres to spare. You'll have to top and tail though. Harry

[@spaceforthesoul6286]

Is it more rainproof and less warm than msr Elixer? I am looking for a winter tent again. (Ps The poles of the elixer broke or tore at several places.)

[@trekitt]

The main difference is the weight and pack size. The Hubba is lighter, packs down smaller and is consequently more expensive. Both are similarly weather resistant. Harry

[@s0012823]

Great review, thnx!

[@trekitt]

Thanks for watching!

[@Quickpinguin]

great review!

[@SR81K9]

Will make a great cycle touring tent. Are footprints available for these?

[@trekitt]

Unfortunately we're out of stock at the moment, but they do exist. If you follow this link and click the 'notify' button, we can let you know when they're back in stock. www.trekitt.co.uk/32138/products/msr-hubba-hubba-nx-2-person-tent-footprint.aspx

[@steppib.4598]

Hi Murphy 😊

[@taffyboy07]

Hi Paul, i am beating my head on a wall over the differences between the Elixir & the Hubba range, apart from the pole configuration, can you please tell me the differences ?, I'm not far from your location & am more than interested in the MSR range, many thanks.

[@trekitt]

The intended use is exactly the same for the Hubba and Elixir range, however the weight and packsize are very different. The Elixir uses a polyester flysheet and heavier/better value materials. The Elixir 2 weighs 2.77kg, whereas the Hubba Hubba weighs 1.72kg thanks to its siliconised nylon outer fabric and lighter materials. If you aren't fussed on weight and pack size, the Elixir is a brilliant tent, if you need a lighter and smaller packsize, the Hubba range is equally as brilliant but more expensive.

[@nickmuster7888]

hellou, very nice review. id love to buy this tent, but i am not sure about the size. i am 6'4.. do you think this would still work? or maybe have an alternative in the same pricerange? thanks alot. :)

[@trekitt]

You'll be absolutely fine. 3 of us in the Marketing Dept are 6ft 3" and there's plenty of room length wise.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hey guys, it's Mark from Hereford here - hope you're well. Interesting to find you on YT doing a review. I think the MSR's are good but this is a little to heavy for trekking at 1610g all be it a 2 man. We need to be looking in the region of 800g for it to go in an LDW pack. I know you stock Nordisk, which I do have and I see the Abisko Lite 1 on your website but it's still to heavy. How about stocking some of the tarp tents. If you did I'd be round for sure. Take care all. Mark.

[@trekitt]

Hi Mark, in terms of trekking tents 1.6kg is impressively lightweight, especially for a two man tent! Most trekking tents tend to be in the region of 1.5kg - 3.0kg depending on the usage. For a 4 season trekking tent, Fjallraven's Abisko Shape 2 is a good example at 2.3kg and will withstand pretty much anything you throw at it weather wise. If you compare this to the Hubba Hubba which is a 3 season tent, you don't get the same level of all year round durability but you do shave off 700g. You can go lighter than the Shape and even the Hubba Hubba, but you'll be sacrificing internal space and durability. The only tents we stock that are under 1kg are the Nordisk Telemark tents, Terra Nova Laser Competition 1 and Terra Nova laser ultra 1. These are all incredibly lightweight and are more designed for adventure racing, trail running and minimalist backpacking.

[@WyeExplorer]

Hi guys, appreciate your reply. Yes I know that about two man. I did think though that it was being presented as a solo option, which is sometimes the case in the LDW world as you know. Of course as a solo hiker I don't carry a two man tent - I don't need the luxury and it's needles weight. I probably read it wrong though as you do go onto illustrate there are light weight solo alternatives. So credit to you there and your knowledge. I have the Nordisk at 0.8KG (It was my brother Paul's) and the Six Moons Design, which i love as a tarp tent the latter being designed on the CDT weighing in at just 650g. I've just checked out the Laser Ultra 1 Tent. Looks good in YT review. If I had the funds I would give that a go for sure. Well, all the best to you all. Mark.

[@MattHikesHills]

Great video!

[@trekitt]

Thank you!

[@MattHikesHills]

@@trekitt You made me order one last night!!

[@trekitt]

@@MattHikesHills Good to hear! Sure you'll love it.

[@camperp195]

Whats the difference between this and the elixir 2? Is it just the weight?

[@trekitt]

The Hubba Hubba uses siliconised nylon fabrics whereas the Elixir uses polyester, making the Elixir cheaper but consequently heavier. Both are great tents though and in practice they're very similar to live with. Harry

[@taffyboy07]

Also Paul, does the msr gear shed fit onto the elixir 3 & mutha hubba ?

[@trekitt]

Does indeed.

[@atzedevries9563]

Hi, i would be really interested in a comparison with (if possible) the MSR Access 2. It seems to have much of the same features but a bit more 4 season.

[@trekitt]

Hi, unfortunately we don't stock the Access so we wouldn't be able to do a detailed comparison. Kind regards.

[@chicagobeastthebeast4494]

Where can you buy this tent I searched everywhere cant find it plz help

[@trekitt]

From us: www.trekitt.co.uk/sleep-shelter/tents/msr-hubba-hubba-nx-2-person-tent-green__11101

[@tomlives]

Great video, thanks! Question: if you can pitch the tent using only the fly, can you not do this and then add the inner, so that it doesn't get wet if there's a steady rain? Cheers :) Tom.

[@trekitt]

Thank you! Yes you could; it would take a little longer and would involve a bit more faff, but it is possible and would reduce the amount of water in the inner of your tent.

[@Mitzbergatc]

You can, but without a groundsheet staked down to the floor, it is actually quite tricky to attach the rainfly to the poles (by 1 person).

[@johnbuck90]

An excellent review. 👍

[@summittaedae2323]

This is the tent I wanted but I always get rained on. Is there not a way to set it up fly first.

[@trekitt]

You can set it up fly only, but not fly first unfortunately. I own this tent and usually take a small travel towel if any rain happens to get in. It only takes around 3 minutes to set up, so in most cases the inner doesn't get too damp. Kind regards, Harry.

[@adegamble]

@@trekitt You can/can set it up fly first. See this video from MSR. Zip forward to 2:20 and then 3:01. The tent is designed so that you can set it up in a variety of ways, according to conditions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqXaZZuLa6iUbrM

[@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.

[@trekitt]

It's not waterproof I'm afraid. It will withstand light showers, but it'd be worth getting a drybag to stash it in if you're out in the rain for prolonged periods of time. Kind regards, Harry.

[@ytonaona]

@@trekitt Isn't it the same material as the floor fabric ?

[@trekitt]

@@ytonaona It's similar, but the seams aren't taped, so water will ingress through the stitching.

[@ytonaona]

@@trekitt Aha.. that's a very useful information I wouldn't have thought of. Thank you for your help.

[@Chris31Kim]

I own a roadbike and MTB and I have been browsing the internet to find a tent that is roomy, have enough space to keep my mtb inside the tent. Will this tent big enough to put 29" wheel mtb in?

[@trekitt]

Theoretically, yes. It has been designed specifically for bike touring, so it will definitely fit however we can't guarantee that you won't have to take a wheel off.

[@andyh126]

Can anyone confirm actual pole length for this Hubba Hubba NX2? Needs to fit into Ortlieb Classic pannier.

[@trekitt]

Pole length when packed away?

[@andyh126]

@@trekitt Yes, when collapsed/packed, the length of the individual sections. Unable to find anywhere.

[@trekitt]

@@andyh126 43cm.

[@andyh126]

@@trekitt Thank you so much!

[@wherenatgoes9545]

hi, what is the waterproof rating of this tent? Will it stand up to the conditions that Scotland has to offer, ie, downpours of rain and wind?

[@trekitt]

The hydrostatic head rating of the flysheet is 3000mm. It's a brilliant tent for backpacking in a range of weather conditions, so as long as you're not pitching with heavy snowfall at altitude, it will be more the capable of handling Scotland's wind and rain.

[@wherenatgoes9545]

Great, thanks!

[@HnsDrgl]

11:51 nice

[@jasonphillips8302]

Did you consciously dress to match the tent ? 😁

[@trekitt]

Not consciously, but I do look good don't I? Thanks for watching. Paul

[@Ctsoxceltsfan34]

This tent has a dark rain fly? Is this an option found only in the UK?? I like that look

[@trekitt]

In all honesty, we aren't sure! We just preferred the green between the two colours. If you contact MSR directly they may be able to give you a better answer. Regards, Harry. www.cascadedesigns.com/ie/contact-us?_ga=2.228843487.2115679529.1502093775-669475557.1495528524

[@Ctsoxceltsfan34]

Trekitt Mountain Sports thank u !!

[@oldunion]

I contacted MSR and their reply was the green fly is ONLY available in Europe as they use different suppliers. That said, I am having trouble finding someone who will ship me a Hubba NX Solo with green fly for $350us or better. :( It is a good practice to contact them request the option for future sale in the US so they know there is demand.

[@lilianstrous3104]

Hi tnprime, I am from Europe, the Netherlands, and I looked up for you the solotent. The cheapest offer is 329 euro. If you are stillinterested in this tent please contact me on: [e-mail] , hope we can work something out.

[@nawrashadi]

I saw videos for the same tent but with a wihte rainfly. Is there any diference? No one mention color options. Could it be an upgraded version with a different color?

[@trekitt]

Hi, MSR produce a red and a grey option, neither is any different to the other. I personally have the grey one, however others prefer the green as it blends in better. Regards, Harry.

[@ShaheenGhiassy]

Thanks for the review. You mentioned just using the inner tent with the poles and forgoing the rain fly to save weight. Do you know how much the weight would be for just the inner tent and poles?

[@trekitt]

Hi, the poles and inner alone weigh 1.056kg. With the pegs and other accessories added to this (still without the flysheet) it's total weight is 1.172kg. Regards, Harry.

[@stuartcooper3670]

Problem with these tents is the flysheet isn't seam sealed at the factory so a wet night is imminent unless you want to mess around with seam sealer.............

[@trekitt]

Hi Stuart, all the main seams on the flysheet are sealed, I've just been and unpacked one to check!

[@louisrobson9945]

12:29 there you have it

[@trekitt]

There you have it indeed! Thanks for watching.

[@andyh126]

Now that's how to do a product review

[@alexmorgan3435]

You didn't mention the footprint to make pitching of the fly better and also protect the floor of the inner. You should treat your poles with more care as alloy poles can just like fibre glass ones split. Start folding in the middle because if you start at one end by the time you each the other end the tension on the shock is very high. You didn't mention the optional gear loft or mud mats for the porches. Otherwise an ok review.

[@trekitt]

Hi Alex, Thank you very much for the feedback, we will take it on board for our future videos and may even reshoot this video later down the line to include the other accessories. You are correct about the poles, the timelapse may look like we were being heavy handed but I can assure you great care was taken as we have seen first hand what can happen to poles if you don't look after them. With longer poles yes we would agree to start from the centre to reduce the amount of tension in the elasticated core. However, the pole network on this tent contains 4 separate short sections that are all joined together with "junction gromits". This allows each section (the 2 V shapes, the central ridge and cross ridge) to have their own cores, meaning elastic tension wouldn't be an issue. We have a "How to Prolong the Life of you Tent" video currently being edited which features pole care, footprints and much more, we will be linking this to all of our tent videos, so keep your eyes peeled for that one. We hope you tune in for more of our product videos. Kind regards, Will

[@CosgroveNotts]

There is no beauty with inner pitch tents for sure

[@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!!

[@trekitt]

Sorry to hear that, we've had nothing but positive feedback for this tent. I use one myself and absolutely love it! Maybe this video will help...kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZy2qqtor5trpbc Thanks for watching. Paul.