1230g / 1.82m²

What we liked: Optimised for space, airflow, gear storage, refined design
What we don’t: Thin floor, care required in strong winds, marginal comfort in cold weather

We recommend for:
Wider sleeping mats and summer and shoulder season use.

Overview and features: MSR’s popular freestanding tent now has increased floor, vestibule and headroom space, bombproof pole and fly corner anchors, an easy-to-pack stuff sack and improved storage. Solution-dyed and PFAS-free 20D fabrics are used throughout.

Space and comfort: The steep inner walls and higher ceiling create a spacious feel and the rectangular floor can fit wide sleeping mats. Ample pockets and a clothesline make organisation easy. The vestibule’s size and shape is ideal, with sufficient room for pack, boots and cooking.

Durability: Fly and floor fabrics are class-leading but also towards the light end of the range. This saves weight but increases vulnerability to damage, so a footprint is recommended. The new aluminium corner anchors are indestructible. The straight door zips improve zip longevity, but they’re a light 3-coil which, with frequent use or dusty conditions, will wear more quickly than larger zips.

In use: With MSR’s refined system, pitching is straightforward and the new corner anchors are less fiddly. The Mini Groundhog pegs hold well and don’t bend, but two extras are required for the guylines. When lying inside, the fabric has ample coverage to stop a cold breeze, while the top half is mesh which, with the two generous vents, provides excellent airflow and minimal condensation. This makes the tent best suited to warmer months, but it’s usable in winter with warm gear. The floor’s waterproof rating of 1800mm is at the minimum end of the range, but I didn’t experience any water ingress. Care is required with campsite selection in strong winds, but on a warm, dry night you can leave the fly off and enjoy the fresh air and stars.

Value: It is closely matched in price with other high-quality lightweight tents.

Why buy the Hubba Hubba LT 1?

There are lighter three-season tents that perform better in high winds, but if livability and breathability are your priorities, this is a great tent.