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MSR introduces its most heavy-duty shelter for spring 2026, the Hubba Hubba HD Tent

Mountain Safety Research® (MSR), a global leader in high-performance outdoor equipment, is proud to announce the launch of the Hubba Hubba HD (Heavy Duty Edition) Tent for Spring 2026. This new addition to the iconic Hubba Hubba™ family is designed for backpackers and campers who need robust three-season protection, enhanced durability, and exceptional comfort — without the added bulk.

Built to handle harsher conditions, the Hubba Hubba HD Tent helps retain warmth in cooler, inclement weather using less mesh, while still allowing for airflow through updated vents that reduce condensation buildup inside the tent. The redesigned interior offers increased volume, providing ample space to move, rest, and wait out storms in comfort. With larger vestibules for storing wet gear, additional pockets, and an integrated clothesline, the HD model makes life inside the tent more livable than ever.

Durability is at the heart of the Hubba Hubba HD Tent’s design. Updated fabrics and coatings dramatically increase waterproof performance and extend the tent’s lifespan in the field. Straight-door zippers have been added for easier nighttime access and long-term durability. Stability is also improved, thanks to extra guy lines, which are cords that stabilize your tent in heavy winds and minimize leakage by keeping the rainfly away from the tent body, and included MSR Mini-Groundhog™ stakes.

In line with MSR’s commitment to sustainability, the fly, floor, and mesh of the Hubba Hubba HD Tent are made using solution-dyed fabrics. This process uses pre-dyed fibers that reduce water and energy consumption, and lower carbon emissions by at least 80% compared to previous dyeing methods.

Hubba Hubba™ HD Tent technical specifications:

• Hubba Hubba™ HD Tent 1P – Min. Weight: 1.20 kg (2 lb 10 oz), Floor & Vestibule: 1.82 + 0.79 sq m (20 + 8.5 sq ft), Interior Peak Height: 0.99 m (39 in)
• Hubba Hubba™ HD Tent 2P – Min. Weight: 1.61 kg (3 lb 9 oz), Floor & Vestibule: 2.95 + 1.53 sq m (32 + 16.5 sq ft), Interior Peak Height: 1.02 m (40 in)
• Hubba Hubba™ HD Tent 3P – Min. Weight: 2.20 kg (4 lb 14 oz), Floor & Vestibule: 4.35 + 1.58 sq m (47 + 17 sq ft), Interior Peak Height: 1.07 m (42 in)

The tent also includes a redesigned side-loading, roll-top stuff sack, making it significantly easier to pack up quickly and efficiently.

Therm-a-Rest updated Parsec sleeping bag — Available in 0F/-18C and 20F/-6C ratings and upgraded with premium 900-fill Muscovy Hydrophobic Down (see below for explanation).

Muscovy Down: A New Standard in Backcountry Insulation

• PERFORMANCE
• Higher Thermal Performance – Thanks to its high loft, larger cluster size and many ‘reverse’ barbs that trap more air, Muscovy down delivers outstanding thermal insulation, consistently beating goose down in a variety of temperature tests. It traps more air per ounce and can reach up to 950+ fill power.
• More Durable, Lofty, and Resilient Plumes – Muscovy down offers stronger, more resilient cluster stems that ensure the loft lasts longer over time. Muscovy ducks’ growth time is twice as long as that of other ducks (90-100 days), which leads to superior mature down plumes. Lab testing shows that Muscovy down holds up better after multiple washes and rebounds from compression faster than goose down.
• Less Internal Shifting – The clingy structure of Muscovy down, including the reverse barbs, strong stems, and generous loft, helps individual clusters cling to one another, meaning they stay in place better within baffles and panels, reducing shifting and cold spots.
• SUSTAINABILITY
• High-Quality Care = High-Quality Down – Our Muscovy down comes from animals kept in lower-density, free-range environments, meaning healthier birds and higher-quality down. Additionally, their down is a by-product of meat production, aligning with responsible sourcing and full-animal use practices. It is also RDS-certified and processed in a facility that is 76% powered by solar energy.
• Patented Ultrasonic Cleaning – Our Muscovy down is cleaned with ultrasonic technology—a water-based, chemical-free method that uses sound waves to remove impurities at the microscopic level. This process delivers ultra-clean down (turbidity levels of ≥1500) with improved hypoallergenic properties while using 20% less water, detergent, and energy than traditional methods.