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josephgdawson
Jun 5, 2005, 11:39 PM
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I own a MSR hubba, the singleman version of the Hubba Hubba, and I love the thing. It is superlighttweight, it is free standing, and it sets up very easily. I have used it when it is raining quite hard and one of the corners ended up in quite a puddle and it did not leak at all. It top notch man.
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epic_ed
Jun 5, 2005, 11:57 PM
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Ditto that review on the Hubba. I absolutely love mine. Ed
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ctowles
Jun 6, 2005, 3:56 AM
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My roomate has a 3 person fusion, and i am currently saving for a fusion 2 myself. i work at a gear shop, so i am pretty adept as to what is out on the market right now. that said, i am a big fan of msr tents. a good point worth noting is that msr tents are really made by the company that used to be moss tents. msr bought moss a few years back, but has continued to produce the best designs out of the line alongside their newer models. i was always a fan of moss tents, and as such am a big fan of the current msr models. i think the construction is topnotch, the features are pretty well thought out, and i like the designs. If you are looking for one tent that can do it all, the fusion 2 is a tough one to beat. it is a bombproof 4 season shelter that very quickly converts into a very breathable summer tent. there is more mesh on the fusion than any other 3-4 season convertable, and the panels are in the right places. the weight is not bad either...its a bit heavier than a sierra designs omega light , but lighter than just about any other 3-4 season convertable and in my opinion a much better tent. one thing that can be looked at as either a plus or minus is the pole sleeves.admittadly, i prefer clips for the ease of setup, and was a bit dissapointed that the tent did not have them. HOWEVER....sleeves make a much stronger structure, making this the most 4 season worthy tent of all the 3-4 season convertables out on the market. Its also a hell of a buy at 299 .anyways, thats just my .02, take it for what its worth chris chris
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bigdrop
Jun 6, 2005, 11:54 PM
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Thanks for the replies, but keep them coming. Man… I just can’t decide. This is my first time mail-ordering a tent and it’s stressful. I miss having a Mountain Equipment COOP store at my disposal. I think I might order both and return one after personally examining them. More reviews would be GREATLY appreciated. jc edited for spelling.
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hangerlessbolt
Jun 7, 2005, 2:55 AM
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We have the TNF Perigrine...MSR Hubba Hubba...Hilleberg Nalo GT...and a couple of others (freakin gear whores) Anywho, the Hubba Hubba is a great way to go for ease of setup, lightweight, and ventilation. As you know, it has two doors (which is a nice benifit when you have a partner that has to pee every 2 hours). The issues that I have with it are: 1. Because it's so well ventilated it doesn't hold in heat (obviously) so on colder nights things can get a tad chilly. 2. The tent is low profile...makes it a bit snug getting in and out of the little doors. 3. If you're taller than 6', your toes are going to hit the ends of the tent with your head will be pressing your hair through the mesh. 4. If either you or your parnter are very...um..."girthy'...you'll likely find the tent a little "toit" side by side. If the temps stay above 35 (presuming you have a 10-20 degree bag), you're 5'11 or under, and your partner is way hot and/ or under 150 lbs...this very well could be the tent for you. Good luck and happy shopping Remember: Get what you REALLY want the first time and you can avoid having 5 of everything! (oh yeah, and check the store's return policy...you should be able to return it after you've had a chance to get a feel for it.)
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stuckinmidwest
Jun 7, 2005, 3:39 AM
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You just missed the sale... REI had them for $219. The hubba hubba is awesomely lightwieght and can be set up very quickly and easily. The perks of the tent itself is that most people like the two doors and the space inside (38 cubic feet or so) The thing that i like most is that MSR makes some of the best rain flys out there. When staked down properly, they can certainly withstand some wind. It doesn't seem like much room, but once youre in, it seems larger. Other ones ou may look into... North Face Tadpole 23, Mountain Hardwear Airjet 2, or if weight isn't an issue and price is, look at either the REI Half Dome or the Quarter Dome UL Good luck...the right one's out there for you
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tattooed_climber
Jun 7, 2005, 4:00 AM
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i use to have a microziod....hated it...MSR makes solid tents, but that one i had sucked.....useless....i upgraded to a bivy sack......later this summer i'm getting a fury...huba huba is great and so is the fusion (used em both)...as a climber (well rounded climber.......climbin, backpackin, ice, apline,AKA 4 season) go with the fusion......but if you just need it for 'rockclimbing' (mild weather, odd rain) hubba hubba will be fine for a 3-season..
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renohandjams
Jun 8, 2005, 3:57 PM
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Black Diamond SuperLights all the way. I had this terrible buying problem two years ago, I just couldn't decide and I ended up going with the Bibler Awahnee over the MSR, the problem with the old Biblers is that the felt-like layer on the inside begs for mildew and no matter how careful I was the mildew eventually won. Now that BD has their new superlight series, check them out at http://www.biblertents.com I would totally go for that over MSR. Compare the weight, the new BD's are almost half the weight of a MSR, same warranty, and the BD's are single wall. Rain Flys are a thing of the past, once you get a single wall tent you'll never want to go back. Single walls are LIGHTER, quiter, and more practical. I would never want to wake up at night just to throw a rain fly on, and then have to dry it in the morning. I would seriously rethink getting an MSR and look at BD's new line. The price is about the same for a BD, but if you know anyone that works for the forest service, I'm sure you do, have them BUY it for you because they can get a pro deal, they just have to send in a pay stub. Go to www.bdel.com for more info on the pro deal. -------------------------------------------------------------------- -Kenny http://www.TradRack.com -Buyer FREE EMAIL ACCOUNTS, Yourname@TradRack.com, only 100 to give away.
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stonefoxgirl
Jun 8, 2005, 4:10 PM
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I have a Moss tent that I purchased that about 5 years ago. Since then Moss has been bought out by MSR. I love my tent and recognized no difference in the design between Moss and MSR. I would say go for it. If you own any other products from MSR you know that you are purchasing from a reputable company that produces hella good gear. Have a great time in you new portable house!
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fiend
Jun 8, 2005, 5:00 PM
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If you're ordering from the Co-op then you may want to look into the Big Agnes Seedhouse SL tents to see if those might work. Compare the two on mec.ca if lightweight is what you're after, but the Seedhouse SL tents have the "30-denier 1.94oz. high-tenacity ripstop nylon with polyurethane and silicone coatings" on the floor as well as the fly which shaves 0.3kg off the total weight.
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