My first MSR Hubba Hubba tent was a hand-me-down single-person version that a thru-hiker friend of mine named Hike On graciously gifted to me. The most beloved tent I’ve ever owned, it was my all-season companion for years, from snowy ski missions in the Kettle Range to surf beaches in Mexico and many other amazing places in between. I was sad to eventually pass it on to another friend to make room for newer (and, as I would find out, lesser quality) tents I’d acquired for review. Thankfully the gear gods eventually blessed me with this new MSR Hubba Hubba 2, the roomier two-heartbeat version.
The thing I love most about these tents is the comfort built into the design, from plenty of headroom to its side-opening with roomy vestibule for inclement weather cooking or comfortable lounging in bed with a coffee while watching the sun rise. Even lighter than before, the mesh and solid fabric construction provides protection from the weather and privacy with all the venting you could hope for from a tent. While my first Hubba Hubba existed in the era before ubiquitous smartphones, today’s tent sports tech-friendly pockets with cable ports at the corners and a spacious overhead gear loft. Rumor has it MSR has a Hubba Hubba bikepacking tent now too! MSRP: $549.95. Msrgear.com
