MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 Setup | Overview My New Tent

MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 setup and first look at my new tent.
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[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Thank you SO much for all the amazing comments this past month. It's really interesting and encouraging to hear back from you all and I hope that you will join me (in spirit) as I walk the length of Ireland for the next five weeks - starting in a few days time :)

[@markmurphy3989]

I’ve had that tent for a couple of years now and never knew the cross-pole goes over the top of the central pole. Game changer! Thanks Derek 👏

[@kurtmeidinger4656]

I like you adding how you pack it all up.

[@fuphanwang9134]

finally someone speaks and acts like a normal person, rather than a robotic youtube clown. thanks for the information brother, liked and subscribed.

[@falcon771000]

Hi Derek, it’s a great tent and I have a lot of faith in its capabilities ie thunderstorms. I have one now to replace my faithful hubba nx. A few things I found with this tent. Buy a msr groundsheet and it not only protects the floor but if you rig it correctly you can rig the fly only and use as ultra lightweight tent or rig in rain then put up inner tent last to keep it dry. Can also derig in reverse this way and pack inner dry if raining when leaving camp. I also sometimes stow poles separately and the tent packs down much better. Safe travels!

[@JasonSmith-hk9wg]

👍 I only sussed taking it down in the rain this week 🙌 & also yes i can get the tent down to an 8L size package inside my bag & store the poles outside. Such a great tent

[@kendallkyle585]

Nice video Derek, well done. Hope you had a great trip!

[@japroducties]

Thank you man for your clear and direct explanation. It helped me a lot setting up my awesome new tent. Much love from the Netherlands!

[@martinmees4043]

Very nice review. The cross-pole on top! Supertip. This afternoon we have set up our new tent, and we asked ourselves why it was difficult to get it fine in the middle of the tent. The cross-pole on top, that's the thing 😊 Thanks a lot from the Netherlands. Thanks Pia and Martin

[@farmerspud1270]

Best of luck on your hiking trip.Can't wait,really enjoy your hiking vlogs.

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Thanks very much Farmer Spud! Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos :)

[@Naturschock]

Very Good Video, thanks a lot :) Cant wait for my Hubba Hubba to arrive!

[@MarkventuresNE]

Excellent review! I absolutely love the MSR tents! I’ve seen a lot of videos of them collapsing but I guess it’s always going to be a risk with bad weather! Definitely think I’ll have this tent next ATB

[@saraquintyn7372]

Thank you for showing how to set up this tent. It was easy after watching this video 🙏💪

[@stevecullen]

Great review, thanks. We've been thinking of buying one of these to replace my old TN Explorer - 20 years old now!

[@germass1]

Best of luck pal. Looking forward to the videos. Enjoy it

[@charliem5332]

its a great tent. love mine. I bring it motorcycle camping. Looking forward to seeing your vids on the walk through Ireland. Brilliant stuff.

[@Melanie-oc2vw]

Inside the tent, there says that it's the opposite what you do with the poles on the top. The small poles shall be under the big one.

[@johanisnotagamer]

Can't wait! Safe travels man!

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Hi Jonathan, I appreciate it my friend :)

[@GauravKhuranaxy]

Watched your vid and put up my tent within minutes . Many thanks !

[@jocelynpye2595]

This has to be the most helpful and useful gear video I've ever watched. Thank you!

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

haha thank you great to hear this!!

[@jocelynpye2595]

I have now bought the tent and absolutely love it!

[@sonysigma7126]

Great video, best review I could find on this tent! I am wondering if I should by the one or two person version for bikepacking. But I think the one person would be too small to fit any luggage or anything in the tent.

[@peterkumble4093]

thanks great review. I bought one and used in the Canadian provincial parks west of Victoria. Worked well in the rain, the only rain on two months there...

[@juliano2767]

Thanks Derek! you convinced me to buy one !!

[@prairiegirlpaddler6319]

Great video! We're trying to decide between the hubba and the elixer.

[@23v0lv32]

a really good video mate! clear and right to the point without the BS! hope your trip went well! cheers from a Canadian/kiwi! - ps- your accent sounds like my grandmothers whos from Cape Breton Maritimes! lolol

[@Iyanrach]

Really nice tent, it has a same frame concept with Naturehike Mongar 2P ultralight, but it has a different sensatuon when using MSR, they have a small portion of B3 Mesh system.

[@nutricionam9453]

Loved the video and your happy Energie

[@JRBOOLERS]

Tent looks sweet 👍 best of luck and safe travels on the trip 😊

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Thanks JR I’m delighted with it so far !

[@waynejenkins4671]

Nice review and demo. At 1.5kgs & double door system it's an excellent tent. We'll worth the money if you are going to use it regularly. Thanks for sharing 👌

[@chrisb3976]

Thats an awesome looking tent. My favorite color combination too. Red, white, and black :)

[@FurrychalkbagOutdoors]

Great video fella.!! Well done.!!👏

[@kevinhaynes9091]

Great video, fantastic tent, beautiful countryside...

[@michaelives9164]

Hi Derek - Great video; very clear and very informative. Many thanks. Just about to take mine cycle camping.

[@DrGraypFroot]

I'm looking for a tent for backpacking & bikepacking trips. This looks pretty solid. Would you recommend it? Did you notice any shortcomings in terms of quality and long term robustness? Thanks in advance!

[@lennartschmid9902]

Thank you so much for sharing this!!

[@carolinesaunders6656]

Good luck and I look forward to your journey through Ireland. I have just got an MSR Hubba nx but haven't tried wild camping yet. Are you just using the pegs that came with the tent? Best wishes.

[@BamBam-gs7eb]

Great review + tips thanks for sharing

[@peterkumble4093]

Very nice review. Do you also use and recommend a ground pad under the tent?

[@jonnytentpeg]

You're right buddy I've got the vango cairngorm 200 cracking tent but I need this one just don't tell the missus 😀👍

[@Jeckyll859]

Awesome review sir!

[@cameronpage2878]

Fantastic review.. Subbed!

[@cdesfusa]

what a good guy you are, thank you

[@MLochMusic]

Brilliant video mate TY

[@warrenrae]

Hi Derek, just finished watching your most recent walk across Ireland; really inspiring stuff man, well done. I am curious as to why you didn’t end up using the MSR as you said you were going to? I only ask because I am looking at getting one myself and wonder if there was something I should know about it before I do? Looking forward to watching your next adventure, take care.

[@CarmelODonohoe]

Great video... really enjoyed it

[@leericemusic]

A fantastic review. Thanks a lot :)

[@PeterPan-wh1sg]

I have this tent. Love it. Only thing is, mine came with a white (cream)? fly. I wonder if MSR sell the green fly separately ?

[@michsky46]

Good video, is it fly first tent and stand alone? Some info?

[@louishansen2370]

Hey just thought I'd mention, the fly corners clip in under the tent corners, not onto the pegs

[@MichaelB-pf8xx]

Hi Derek I have bought the Vango Nevis looking forward to getting out in it . I have your wild camping gear list from pdf. Almost ready to go and hope to be safe and sound. Best of luck with your advanture.

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Ah that's brilliant Michael. The Vango Nevis is really good and worth sticking up in the garden and taking a look around it before you head out for the night! Appreciate the comment and good luck with your own wild camp :)

[@Aaron-cz5tz]

It's been quite a while, in fact since the PCT.. Great video! I like the tent...

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Cheers Aaron, great to hear from you! And what a time that was had on the Pacific Crest Trail - a magical trail :)

[@Marco.macht.bikepacking]

Great Video and thanks for speaking so clean. So i can understand you very well only with school english

[@adammalski]

Great review. Do you use the hubba hubba footprint groundsheet?

[@earthangel7889]

Looking so forward to watching your journey. I love the tent. Be safe as always and kisses to the Fairy folks. Most important Enjoy yourself!!! Blessings 🧚‍♀️🥰🦄😍🐝💚🙏💜

[@sixwestpoint]

Derek, thanks for popping up on my feed today! Great review but really as an Englishman who’s lived in Derry for 25 years I’m keen to hear how you find it in our wonderfully inconsistent Irish climate. I’ve heard about issues in high winds with this tent folding in on itself so keen to know how you get on with it. I’m loving to dual entrance and height of this tent which is why I’m considering it. On another note you’ve a bloody great channel I’ve been watching it all morning thanks, really refreshing content.

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

haha thank you Darren, I appreciate the kind words! Yeah I have the very same questions: Will it perform in strong winds/rain and will find out over the next 5 weeks. I used a Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 for many years and this was a competitor to the Hubba Hubba. I wasn't comfortable using the BA in really bad weather which was one reason why I made the switch. Anyway, let's see how it goes ;)

[@narmstrong69]

I’ve seen that the high wind instability is because people are putting up the tent with that central support bar underneath the main bar. It’s mentioned by Derek when he’s setting it up and I’ve seen it on another video. Apparently it’s very stable when setup correctly.

[@scottfraser4781]

Great review

[@RobboOutdoors]

looks like a great tent but when its packed the bag looks massive? Do you find that it is bigger than other models when rolled up and packed away? Thanks again

[@richardmichael1445]

I didn't know about the central pole being on top....cheers m8

[@jonjamesbailey1375]

Nice review bro..torn between the 2 or 3 man. I think would mainly be used just me and my dog but we’re both pretty big and occasionally my girlfriend too. What do you think on space?

[@paul-mj8vl]

Best of luck Derek

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Cheers Paul 👍

[@turluogh8764]

Great video,great tent.

[@romanmirolubov1714]

Hi. What is the size of folded poles? Great tent.

[@kevinmaguire1164]

I’ve seen the fly sheet getting clipped onto the poles, underneath the inner’s attachments, rather than onto the pegs like here? Also, are there any guides for fly sheet first for if it’s really wet?

[@smacnamee595]

Good man Derek

[@charliehobson33]

What's the extra loop on the ridge of door, looks by reinforcing that its for a rope

[@dermotpurcell8861]

Cannot wait to see the Ireland way

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Thanks Dermot, great to have you here!

[@mikaelflink1145]

Hey! Im looking for a new tent, whould you propose this tent or a 3 person tent if we are 2 ppl :)How did the trip go ? weather and all that :) cheers

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Nice. I use this tent 👍

[@jonnytentpeg]

Nice vid mate I'm very very tempted need to butter up our lass first or not even tell her 🤔

[@Maxpower80145]

Derek how receptive are farmers in our dear country to wild camping, myself and the lads used to do a fair bit in manor Kilbride or cavan but we were ran a few times.? Maybe due to others leaving a mess prior or acting the jack while on said lands. I'd love to bring my daughters wild camping but fear we'd be kicked off during the night?

[@michaeljanpizarro6070]

hello what year model is your tent?

[@frugihoyi]

I can't really see how you're holding the flysheet down. Are you attaching the flysheet corners to the pegs you put in the ground? It doesn't seem like a good idea because if the pegs slip and come up from the ground, then the flysheet is compromised. But yesterday I tried to set this up for the first time in a different way and it didn't work either: I attached the flysheet to the ends of the poles (as we do with the inner tent) but I couldn't attach the last corner because the flysheet was already so stretched out that I couldn't reach the end of the pole. I pulled so much that I started worrying that I might rip the flysheet. It did hold up, but one corner of my flysheet was flying free.

[@alanthomas3236]

thanks for confirming that the short ridge pole goes above the main one... i've been struggling with that in the field. (if you set it up underneath - where it naturally wants to be! - then that can make fitting the midpoint grommets tricky)

[@Pasequale100]

is it normal that the floor/ground of the tent is not straight 127cm but only 115cm? The missing centimeters between 127 and 115 cm the floor of the tent stretches to the top.

[@isakscheel2503]

Hi Derek, I understood you had used Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2 as well. Im going to choose either this or the Hubba Hubba NX 2 for personal use alone. Would you say Hubba is a little more sturdy and worth it? Did you apply sealant to the stitched seams? I find Big Agnes Copper on first place on many reviews, with Hubba a little or close behind, but on a personal note (Im 193cm tall) I feel I have more room in the Hubba and if its sturdier I dont mind the weight being a little bigger. In Norway nobody has tested the Big Agnes but Hubba is a little more known. Maybe because we need some more protection..? I would love an answer if you have the time :D

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

You’re exactly in the same position as me 🤣

[@mikaelflink1145]

any updates ? im looking for a new tent to the summer :D

[@johnwood7554]

Looks like a fabulous tent. Why didn't you go for the Hubba NX (one person tent)? It is lighter. Is it just too small?

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Hi John! Yes I always take two-person tents on my long distances trips because I believe it's worth having a bit more living-space in a tent when taking a long trip like this one. When I hiked the pacific crest trail a couple of years ago, I also found most long distance hikers felt the same. Cheers John :)

[@johnwood7554]

@@DerekCullenOutdoors makes sense - thanks Derek - hope you are having a great day 😂

[@ozaupouri2379]

How much does the tent cost 🤔

[@evacoutdoors5867]

I think the fly Aluminium lugs go under the pole ends not pegged out?

[@millsiej]

Correct!

[@seamusOB]

Was wondering if I was doing it wrong all along there for a minute.

[@Ryan-yi5ro]

Hope you sold it and got an Xmid. That tent is the size of my pack. 🤔

[@MLochMusic]

Hi mate, Whats it like putting the Hubba Hubba up in the rain? Whats your opinion after your walked Ireland? Cant think of a better person to ask. Hope your trip went very well.

[@charlieoscar09]

What do you think 😂

[@chrischeries7151]

Find it on sale! I got mine for 350$ and it is well worth the investment for unbeatable 2p capacity. Would buy it again for 450 if I had to.

[@user-Mce2519]

Hummus

[@billykid3306]

Don’t let your poles snap into place, take care at this point or you will end up cracking them.

[@KatandzR]

Looking forward to it ☉☉☉

[@DerekCullenOutdoors]

Cheers Kathleen !!

[@jurditeweg]

Is de footprint noodzakelijk?

[@jukkavv]

Pretty much

[@bastogne315]

MSR..Might Soak Rain.

[@mrmods7912]

Nemo dagger osmo 2p is a far better tent!

[@michsky46]

Scottish? Irish?

[@oggabob]

Clearly Irish

[@ktownc936]

I hear a dog. A dog barking?

[@mrmods7912]

Vestibules open up to the same side... Crap design!