MSR Hubba, Rainy Day Camping

In 2011 Vermont experienced massive flooding. On the Adventure Cycling tour; The Green Mountain Loop, I was as wet as I ever want to be. But it's also happens to be the tour that brings back the most memories, many funny, some awful, but all cherished.
Using the camera was nearly impossible. Electronics don't do well in the rain and most days tended to be grey with everyone trying to get to the next destination before the rain started.
On the day of this video, the sky had been threatening to open-up the whole ride. This night, as I finished setting up my tent, the rain came down in a deluge. I jumped inside not caring about anything except staying as dry as I could.
With all the equipment in the tent... I thought, 'screw it, I'm good'....The wet and cold 60 mile plus day had taken a toll on my spirit. I began to cuss myself out, for forgetting my water bottles on the bike, when it dawned on me, I could collect water from the tent with my cook set.
I started thinking about that show Survivor Man (what would Les do?), with a chuckle I began filming my own little episode
The video though, shows how the MSR Hubba, along with the connecting gear shed, kept out the rain. Unlike many on the tour, I had no issues with water seepage for the entire trip, even in extremely windy conditions the MSR held up.
The gear shed's a great addition to the Hubba, really increasing space. Without it, all of my gear would have most likely been soaked through. My only complaint is, it's equipped with only a partial floor. I wasn't happy with that so before the trip I cut a heavy duty trash bag into the shape, duct taped the corners and added a few holes to stake it if necessary. It was the cheapest solution for keeping my feet out of the dirt or in this case out of the mud.

[@davidhale1568]

Can't beat 24 hours stuck in a tent to make you appreciate a bit of sun when and if it happens

[@joannconfer1144]

I love the sound of heavy rain on a tent. It wouldn’t take me long to cuddle up in a warm blanket, and fall asleep

[@scdevon]

I go out of my way to camp in the rain. It keeps your skills up, it's nice and cozy and nobody else is out to bother you. I alternate reading books and napping and eating. Perfect for me.

[@CampingDad247]

i love camping in the rain :) sleep so good at night with the rain hitting the tent

[@elisvsa]

Same!

[@hmarlalbiaknunga1352]

me too.

[@bigfoot135]

This is so perfect! I'd be cuddling up with a warm blankie and take a very long nap. lovely video! 😍

[@agustinmorales3888]

The gear shed saved the day. A great addition. Thanks for the vid.

[@ravinaga9435]

Rain camping shelter super 🌧️🏕️👌 🥰

[@randomnumbers84269]

Looks cozy. Brings good memories of rainy days in tent.

[@faithrada]

LOL... Sounds like that duck wants IN!

[@AndyOnTheMountain]

Hahaha latte joke was great. There's nothing better then hanging out in the tent with rain. -Andy

[@georgewashingotn]

That's a freaking duck! Lmao enjoyed the video. I'm hoping to get a few of these wonderful evenings under my belt this spring and summer in the MSR Hubba I just picked up.

[@AnonymousBicyclists]

Hot chocolate, also known as suicide prevention.

[@Rainmakers84]

That's a very roomy tent. Nice.

[@FlyliteParamotor]

That duck must be quackers being out in all that rain. !!!!! 😂

[@GrampaMikeOC]

Cocoa and coffee is not a latte but a mocha. Still, awesome video. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@AnonymousBicyclists]

Thank you, I stand corrected. At least I now know why those Lattes didn't taste right. Live and learn, right?

[@Alexfor2002]

I liked the latta rain joke :)

[@alifidy1578]

that's a great story! if you are watching this, fully read the description.

[@faithrada]

It sounded like the duck was complaining about too much rain!

[@mickbanks68]

haha.. a latte time to relax as it's look like weather fit for ducks only..

[@Chikitipa]

Hi man! I'm from Costa Rica, my question is about the camping tent , it's one or two people? Pura vida!

[@UkrainianBazooka]

So jsyk, a lot of rainflys are treated with toxic chemicals for water repellent and drinking water off of the fly can be very dangerous causing issues not immediately apparent.

[@geoffnepo]

When I’m stuck in a tent like that in rainstorm I make coffee, read a paper, have a cig and then take a relaxing nap. And do the same at night if the rain continues

[@brausse8517]

dam good video man

[@belgen]

Those tent fabrics are sprayed with water repellent chemicals. Not a good idea to collect water dripping from tent.

[@andrewnorris5415]

lol maybe u woke up and there was a new pond with the duck in it ? know what you mean about good memories.

[@TravelDude1981]

a latte rain.. hahha.. that was funny.. nice joke

[@AnonymousBicyclists]

Thanks for the comment man. There are a lot of great new light weight tents out there but my investment has been made and I'm happy with both the MSR H1 and the H2, check out that rainy day video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2aZgnqdadqCfKc Crazy rain, crazy. Set up in the back section of an RV park. The flattest area wasn't perfect wasn't the perfect location but it was the best I could find in my space. When the thunder storm hit, I was thinking, there's no way my stuff is going to stay dry and with a river literally flowing underneath it it did stay dry.

[@johncapurso3942]

TravelDude1981 -

[@theknowledgefactory5391]

Sleeping is very nice

[@adamgordon3163]

Let the duck in man

[@juwong1575]

What about waterproof of this tent?

[@tengkuh5665]

Why do you heard not so happy?

[@tengkuh5665]

Occasionally i started my car and drove back when the rain coming.

[@georgerosado5194]

did i hear ducks near by?

[@gerardjones7881]

That tent is a joke, no sealed floor? In the USA it would be full of mosquitos.

[@mikey7722]

The no floor area is an attachment for the msr huba series tent called the gear shed. The tent itself has a floor and all doors zip up to keep bugs out of the tent.

[@easterdm]

duck just wanted in to get dry

[@DiegoGonzalez-gm5rg]

Hubba or hubba hubba?

[@ZahidKhan-cm1xe]

nice

[@stephenpak6622]

What MSR tent is that?

[@celticstones012957]

It’s the Hubba 1 person with the gear shed attached.

[@rogerlamb536]

how is the hubba because im thinking of getting one

[@celticstones012957]

+Roger Lamb, I had really good luck with it and in back packing situations. It's light weight and the vestibule is large enough to store a backpack. For bicycle touring I prefer the Hubba-Hubba 2 man because I can keep my panniers inside the tent with me and two vestibules along with 2 entrances make it easy to store all my gear on one side and not have to climb over stuff to get out late at night to relieve myself. Also, it allows me to pack up all my panniers, roll up my bag and pad inside the tent. On the subject of size, I'm 5'-9" 170# and I don't have a problem, you look like you may be taller and that might be an issue. As a tent it's built well, though the price is somewhat steep. As an alternative I would definitely check out REI's Quarter or Half Dome. They get really good reviews and I would have possibly chosen those over the MSR just because they cost less, ranked high and the weight difference wasn't all that great, (I mean like carrying an extra two Clif bars lol). Also Big Agnes makes great tents....All possible alternatives. But the MSR hubba and the MSR Hubba2 are great.

[@rogerlamb536]

thank you for getting back with me, I already have a REI quarter dome 3 so I think after the holidays I would say I'm going to get one . stay on touch Roger Lamb here from the Smokey Mountains TN/NC

[@buttholeChecker]

Im sorry, did you say something? Lol

[@jazminibarrola2425]

fuckin awesome! make more rain camp videoes please sir

[@3318ryan]

Is that the Habba hubba shed with you?

[@celticstones012957]

Yes, I made a small floor from a heavy duty trash can liner, because it doesn't come with a full attached floor. Not a big issue for me because, I can throw gear in there and not worry about puncturing the material. Others have complained though, feelingf it should have a floor, personal preference I guess. MSR is a great product; I took the Hubba Hubba on the rear rack of my bicycle for a two an a half month, a four thousand mile journey across country. I camped with it over 40 times during that trip and the tent held up in all kinds of weather. Very happy with the product, but there are many a good tent out there that may be a better value, REI has a two man thats gets rave reviews. Happy Trails my friend Seek your Rainbow.

[@3318ryan]

claude rioual Thank you for the information!

[@celticstones012957]

10-4! Stay dry and you stay in the game. Today I should add ... stay warm.

[@erikaquatsch2190]

It's a frog.

[@singin8324]

speak up I cant hear you

[@wdavisga]

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[@caiuspostumiusturrinus1024]

Win Davis Relax pal.. nobody hurt you.

[@vincentdolente7053]

Because words are words

[@jameseveland6718]

So you have the perfect family huh and I suppose your a Christian

[@vincentdolente7053]

Win Davis Welcome to the club of being offended. Nothing bad happens to ya.