MSR Mutha Hubba Tent Review
MSR Mutha Hubba Tent Review
WJ Tested: MSR Mutha Hubba Freestanding 3-Person Tent
MSR Mutha Hubba Tent Review
MSR Mutha Hubba 3-Person Tent Description:
Our best-selling freestanding 3-person tent has all the same features of our best-selling Hubba Hubba™ tent, and delivers maximum livability for three. It’s the ideal tent for a minimalist trio backpacking deep into the Sierra’s in the heat of summer or tackling the Appalachian Trail for an extended trip in the spring.
- Livable: Unique pole configuration provides maximum interior space, 2 doors, and 2 large vestibules for storing gear or simply enjoying the view—even in nasty weather
- Lightweight: Minimum weight is just 6 lbs. 9 oz. (2.97 kg)
- Quick and Easy Setup: Hub system is strong and simple to use
- Versatile: Can be used as a double-wall tent for full protection or in freestanding tarp-shelter mode with optional footprint
MSR Mutha Hubba Tent Review
Features:
- Capacity 3
- Minimum Weight 6 lbs 6 oz / 2880 g
- Packaged Weight 6 lbs 15 oz / 3139 g
- Fly with Footprint Weight 5 lbs / 2270 g
- Body weight 2 lbs / 899 g
- Fly weight 2 lbs / 899 g
- Frame weight 2 lbs 4 oz / 1013 g
- Floor Area 40 sq. ft / 3.7 sq. m
- Vestibule Area 14 sq. ft / 1.35 sq. m
- Tent Volume 104 cu. ft / 2945 liters
- Vestibule Volume 22 (11 + 11) cu. ft / 623 liters
- Interior Peak Height 46 in / 117 cm
- Packed Size 18 x 8 in / 46 x 20 cm
- Number of Doors 2
- Freestanding yes
- Number of Poles 3 DAC
- Number of Stakes 12
- Fly Fabric 40D x 238T ripstop nylon 6 1500 mm DurashieldTM polyurethane & silicone coated
- Canopy Fabric 40D x 238T ripstop nylon 6
- Mesh Type 20D nylon mesh
- Floor Fabric 40D x 238T ripstop nylon 6 3000 mm DurashieldTM polyurethane coated
- Mutha Hubba Tent MSRP Price: US$399.95
- Mutha Hubba Footprint MSRP Price: US$49.95
WJ’s MSR Mutha Hubba Review – Best Lightweight 3-Person Tent:
WAVE Journey shouts out an empathic Thank You to MSR for designing the Mutha Hubba. We have been field testing this versatile tent for a couple of months as we fine tune our car-camping readiness. WAVE Journey does quite a bit of touring around the US and Canada via highways and back roads. Last year we sold our Roadtrek (Class-B motorhome) which then left us high and dry for inexpensive overnights along the road. We quickly concluded we needed to regroup and become car-camping ready.
Of course, one of the biggest considerations in this endeavor would be the tent. After researching our options, we settled on the Mutha Hubba by MSR. We liked the idea of a 3-person tent to allow for spaciousness. We were keen on versatility, as well. We needed a tent that would serve us well for three seasons. Most reviews on this tent focus on this being the perfect choice for backpacking for three people, trying to keep all gear to a minimum with great functionality. From our readership we know there is strong interest in finding the best tent for car camping by a couple or a couple with a child. We’re delighted to say, “We’ve found it!”
MSR Mutha Hubba Tent Review
The ease in putting up this tent is not to be understated. The Hub system allows us to feel like rock stars in the “putting up the tent in speedy fashion” arena! OMGosh… tent assembly without arguments makes it well worth the investment.
Of course, intelligent design, spaciousness and good quality material come into play, as well. We enjoyed moon gazing on beautiful nights and with the fly, we stayed dry and toasty during an Oregon Coast squall.
Bottom Line:
The Mutha Hubba is MSR‘s best-selling freestanding 3-person tent for many good reasons. Within 2 minutes of putting down the foot print we had the Mutha Hubba completely erected and ready to occupy. WAVE Journey is here to attest that when car camping, you shouldn’t leave home without one!
Note: This product was provided by MSR for testing/reviewing by WAVEJourney.
