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Backpacker Magazine – April 2005
Meet the new benchmark in lightweight, three-season shelter
Why: This two-person tent strikes the finest balance we've seen yet between minimizing weight and maximizing space. Thanks to an innovative pole configuration that spreads the walls and lifts the ceiling, its 30-square-foot interior is surprisingly roomy; our 6'6" executive editor didn't touch at either end or bump into his tentmate while sleeping or sitting up. And the story gets better: The Hubba Hubba is freestanding and has two doors-both features a rarity in this weight class. The twin vestibules accommodate packs, boots, and careful cooking, and rain doesn't drip inside the tent when you open the doors. With an all-mesh canopy, its ventilation is excellent; we saw no condensation through New Zealand soakers. You can save another pound by pitching only the rainfly, or a bit less when you pitch rainfly and footprint (sold separately for $35). Caution: Stake the tent in a sheltered site, because it's light on guyouts and stability in strong winds.
Who: Unless you're a tarp, bivy, or cold-weather fan, you'll love this tent.
How much: $290
Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz.
Contact: (800) 531-9531, www.msrgear.com.

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READERS COMMENTS
We have owned a Hubba Hubba for three years and have noticed that the floor will allow, or draw moisture into the tent even on dry nights from the ground. We always store it dry, clean and loose, not in a stuff sack. It is frustrating since it is not exactly cheap! Our Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 does not have this same problem.
Posted: Sep 15, 2009 Steve
We have owned and loved our Hubba Hubba for several years but this time out - we just returned from through-hiking the JMT - we hit only one night of rain, and the fly sagged onto the netting and the tent leaked mightily. Don't know why. Hubby guyed out four more angles using the tentfly door toggles which helped, but the Thermarests were still sitting in a pool of water in the morning, thankfully keeping our down bags mostly dry. A few nights later it fared very well in gale-force wind gusts just under the Whitney final ascent.
Posted: Aug 31, 2009 Kim
Own it and love it. Its Rainproof, Cozy but comfortable with two people. Great one person tent and light enough for one person to easily carry. I have the version with the Taffeta walls rather than the mesh - it's actually an ounce lighter and gives better wind protection. Vestibules good for shoes but a pack won't fit - cover your pack and put it under a tree. Happy I bought the ten.
Posted: Aug 09, 2009 Tim
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