MSR Hubba Hubba NX Tent

Pros

• Superb weather resistance
• Easy to pitch and pack away
• Very compact and lightweight

Cons

• On the cosy side for two campers
• Expensive

Stated size Two-person

Dimensions (pitched) 100 x 213 x 279cm (HxWxD)

Pack weight 1.72kg

Stated water resistance 1,200mm

Need to know Groundsheet sewn in, two entrances, one bedrooms, no windows, eight air vents, two small porches on each side, two storage pockets, four ceiling hanging loops.

No, the pack weight isn't a typo. This tent is so light and compact that it's not dissimilar to a bag of flour when it's packed up. For campers on the move who like to carry everything on their backs, this is a huge benefit.

Pitching it in our test field was a breeze. There's a single pole that unfolds into shape, and once it's out you simply need to clip the canvas to the poles and peg out the flysheet. Once you're familiar with it, you should be able to pitch this tent in about five minutes. Packing it away is just as straightforward.

In spite of how compact and light it is, you end up with a two-person tent of a decent size once it's up. The sleeping space might be a little cosy for two campers, but the flysheet gives you storage space at either side of the bedroom, with room for your boots and backpacks, so you shouldn't compete with your gear for space to sleep.

Don't let how small and light it is give you an impression of weakness, though. In our tests, this tent faced heavy downpours and strong winds, and it wasn't troubled one bit. Not a single drop of water got inside and the pegs, despite their small size, held remarkably firm in the muddy conditions.

The flysheet itself can be pitched on its own for use as a quick shelter if need be.

The sleeping space also has several large mesh screens in the ceiling, which are brilliant for ventilation and for giving you a glorious view of the night sky from the comfort of your sleeping bag.