TENT? Which one I trust the most 

Bruce voted for NO TENT. He doesn't want to hurt your feelings is why he is staying quiet about the whole situation. Good dog, Bruce!!

Hope you found this informative. Just my view on what works for me. As usual, please be polite in the comments and keep on topic. Profanity or political statements will be removed and blocked from commenting permanently.

Well I was considering buying the 1 man version of the Hubba Hubba NX and you just made up my mind for me. Thank you for actually giving an opinion and the pros and cons to each tent. So many people are afraid to say they dislike something and why, which makes it impossible to understand or even value someones opinion. Thanks for the great advice!!

What an amazing view you have from your deck. It’s absolutely gorgeous. I like the first tent you spoke about.

Lol Tony. A tent is a tent is a tent to Brucie. He just wants to do bundu bashing (bundu is bush in South Africa). He wants to turn branches into kindle wood for your fire, and sit by the log near the river watching the pixies. Your Brucie is happiest in the rain 🌧 and the tent ⛺ is, well, a kennel to sleep in. Really think your videos are cool and...enjoy the tarps and tents.

I agree, the Hubba Hubba NX is an awesome tent. I love mine and it handles the Aussie storms just fine.

The Hilleberg Staika is a generation old now. It is 4kg, yes overweight. For a better choice you'd get the Hilleberg Allak2 at 3.3kg, or even the excellent and sturdy Nallo 2GT with a weight of 2.8kg. Cost me $A1200. FAR better than any MSR POS. "Hilleberg Staika - I have used it *only once* ". Hardly great grounds for an expert judgement.... OMG! I have had my Nallo 2GT for a short time, just 18 months during our COVID lockdowns. However I have used it for at least 20 nights, including strong winds, some heavy rain, one very hot night, and a few cool nights. I still consider myself only moderately experienced with it.

Good old Bruce now gone but immortalised in you videos forever... RIP Bruce

I think, there is one very important point. And it's about pitching in bad weather. Yes, the MSR can take all the rain and everything, but one thing is missing. There's no way you will be able to pitch it in heavy rain (and wind) without making it turn into a swimming pool. I have a friend who almost died because of this. It's a great tent, popular for a reason, but just not the best choice for some areas / conditions. In my home country my choice would be the MSR because the weather is predictable and mostly nice. But in the country where I live, it's important to have a tent that can be pitched with the outer first.

Great breakdown. I'm not going to lie, I thought you were going with the Hilleberg as your one tent to rule them all. Your reasonings were sound and I have to agree. I think one of the main problems is the "cost per night" The more you use it the less the cost. For most people, who aren't staying on the side of mountains, the Hilleberg just isn't cost effective. Awesome but not cost effective. You were right about pitting your money into a better pad and sleeping bag. Thanks Nate

Interesting - I can relate to the conclusion IF MSR has seriously improved the Hubba Hubba and if you're mostly going alone. We have a Hubba Hubba (not even NX), and it hasn't really failed us in the conditions we had, but it sucked in most of them other than just good weather camping. It can't be properly staked out (not enough lines), it sags when wet, the interior is about 10% smaller than MSR claims, it created condensation like crazy with two people insight and wet conditations (Grand Canyon hike), you can't set it up in the rain without the inner getting wet, it's not great in cold and windy conditions because the wind goes in underneath the fly and it gets REALLY cold. We also have a Hilleberg Keron 3, which has NEVER failed us or has ever made us even swear. Sure, sometimes we weren't happy with size and weight, but for two people it's manageable to carry around and I'm happily saving weight in other areas to not deal with all the issues we have with our now about 12 year old MSR Hubba Hubba. The other thing is: the Keron is now 14 years old and in perfect shape. The MSR is flaking off the coating on the fly, the inner tent is damaged in many areas, and we have replaced the pole system one and repaired another time. No such things in the Keron. The price pays off over time ... in comfort and longevity. I loved the weight of the MSR, but about 2/3 of the nights spent in it weren't great. We are going to replace it with a Hilleberg soon. Probably an Allak 2.

Great video. I recently went for the Hilleberg Allak 2. (Red) Felt it was a good compromise and could handle most conditions. Looking forward to using it on the hills this winter. Had it out a few times in moderate conditions.

As a Brit am used to the sound of rain and find your videos relaxing knowing I am not getting wet! If you ever asked me to go camping with you I would share your food, but I have had my fill of camping in wet weather and somehow it always rains when ever you go out! I am 76 and 6ft 3ins tall and now have to contort my body to get in and out of single person tents. I like using a camp bed or 'cot' and the Stika with the inner removed in Summer allows complete orientation of the cot. You can fit a camp bed inside the inner of a Hubba Hubba NX2 that I bought on your advice, you can always put a waterproof bag over the foot end of your sleeping bag in case it touches the inner/fly. Thanks.

Good review on the tents. I have nothing against tents , I have several of them. They are great when the occasion calls for them. Apparently I march to a different drummer by hammock camping. I prefer the hammocks 360 degree ventilation here in Florida where tents can become sweat lodges.

Good info, appreciate it! 👍 I had a feeling Bruce was going to choose no tent. 😉🐶

Bruce’s paws are directly under the Hilleberg tent. Clearly a winner for him.

I have Hilleberg Staika and Anjan 2. Go with Staika for motorcycle touring and kayaking if you can afford it. I bought it second hand and I'll tell you it will be difficult to find better tent for motorcycle touring and kayaking, it's what I do a lot. easy fast self standing setup, outer pitch first, can do outer only, inner only (with optional accessory), durability of materials, reliability in all weathers, take snow load if choose to winter camp, space with 2 vestibules, will do summer, good ventilation. don't be fooled by weight. Yes heavy and not for multi day hikes, but if you want to take it on 1-2 day hike camping I believe it is manageable. We are strong men and an extra 2.3 kg will be fine for a reasonable walk. yes climbing up to steep mountains will be difficult with extra weight. the question I'm interested is how long it takes most people to carry their tents to campsite? Going on multiday bicycle trip I would choose MSR nx2 because it packs SMALLER but as I haven't got one I will take STAIKA, it's one, do it all tent I need. If your hobby is and you mostly do hike up to camp spot I would never go with STAIKA - too heavy for that. Because I mainly do motorcycle touring and kayaking it's a perfect tent for me. I haven't tried MSR but I know it will not suit me for 2 reasons. first STAIKA has outer (with inner) pitch first. so if it's pouring down rain and especially if it's also dark this setup way suits me very well. You don't want to be in heavy rain or rain+dark combination with inner pitch first tent. Secondly on kayaking trips camping next to river you will get lot of condensation, also in STAIKA. On many mornings in autumn I would undo inner tent (takes 1 minute) and pack it dry separately. then I would wipe off condensation from inside of outer tent (in my case it would be a lot), wipe the outside and pack outer tent separately. When pitching tent again you'll always guaranteed to have dry inner what you attach after pitching outer tent.

Nice review and reasoning. Recently bought the hubba hubba nx2 as I believe its a good compromise for me. At most with wife and 1 semi big and one small dog maybe a little tiny but for those cases I also bought the gear shed (700g). But if its a sunny summer I don't have to use it. Dogs can sleep outside ;-)

The Hilleberg tent are made to handle winterstorms and snow in Swedish mountains, the Hubbahubba tent are a lightweigt summertent. You dont bring the Hubbahubba up in the mountains in the winter, but i could buy one to use in the summer it looks great.

I’d choose my MSR Fury. Thrown so much at it and it’s still going strong, hasn’t let me down ever.

One tent for all conditions i would choose Hilleberg Allak 2.

You could always get an Hilleberg Rogan that would cover everything too better than the Hubba Hubba. Thanks for the video.

Thanks for your views. It really depends where you are going like you said for multi day hike you may compromise robustness to save weight, but at same time you don't want to blow away in the night. 4 kg for Hillderberg though is a lot to carry up a mountain when there are lighter options

Really tempted by the Hubba Hubba NX but I'm hard pressed to want to spend the extra money on it when the Elixir 2 has bigger vestibules, more livable space and is generally more reliable and durable. Although, the pack size is the concern, the Hubba Hubba NX looks like it'll fit nicely into my bag but the Elixir 2 looks absolutely huge and I just don't know...

I really enjoyed this video (as always!), and your sound logic on each tent. 👍🏿😊🏕️ Last year I bought the Illumina X from Nova Pro Sports, and I am delighted with it for my first hiking tent. I have a couple of car camping tents as well. 😊 The illumina is only 1.5kg max weight, and four seasons, so ideal for NZ conditions. I am tossing up what I want to take on Te Araroa with me when I attempt that next year, so I'm always looking at the tents on offer from the various companies.

You just gained a new subscriber! Quality content you got here. Love from Malaysia.

would love to see the same video but for tarps

Sorry to say so, but I cannot even have my sleeping bag inside this tent, not to mention the really warm sleeping bag. To call it a two person tent is a very optimistic statement, but so does nearly every other company ;) One would need a Motha Hubba NX III for two persons plus gear. Then comes extra guy lines, stakes and snow stakes or what ever one uses. In Scandinavia, wooden painting mix sticks with a hole in in for a guy line, are widely used in snowy conditions. Light too. Use then up/down, or as a dead mans anchor. There was a brit guy showing his Hubba Hubba NX2 to be reinforced with a trekking pole on the inside in strong winds. seemed to work well up to a level. I would sew on a bit of reinforcements and install eyes for a few extra guy lines, so it doesn't flap so much in heavy winds, which can lead to water ingress. I wouldn't take it on a mountain top or in serious cold, but for normal camping/hiking in relatively good weather, it's nice. Thanks for sharing.

We use a Hilkeberg Stalon xl for family trips! stood up to 50+mph last summer

Am glad I found your channel. Makes me want a Border Collie. Never in my wildest dreams imagine I want that dog I always had pug or yorkie. Now I was thinking Labrador until I found your channel. Plus camping content is great too

Have an old MSR Hubba 1p tent. Holds up quite well. The low side walls do not protect from cold windy nights. The "new" NX series (Hubba and Hubba Hubba) solved that problem with higher side walls. If I trashed the Hubba I would replace it with the Hubba Hubba NX in a heart beat. 3/4 pound heavier but it would be a palace. Would be wonderful for rainy days.

This was awesome Tony showing us the best tent in all weather. Blessings to you and your beautiful family and Brucey.

Some great tents there. Am considering every option but so far I’m leaning towards the Rab Latok mountain 2 or the Rab summit as a 4 season. They seem extremely quick and easy to setup and are free standing. Latok mountain is around 1.9kg and the summit 1.5 but it’s low at 80cm but it’s designed to be bombproof in storms on 8000m peaks so it’s more about basic survival and minimal space. The mountain is pretty much sold out worldwide at the moment so will have to wait.. may get both. Of the tents you showed I’d choose the Hubba Hubba which also looks like a great option for me. Thanks for your review, always great to hear from people’s experience..

THANKS TO U AND BRUCE TOO. THE N.X TWO SOUNDS PERFECT. THANKS FOR YOUR PERSONAL ADVICE. ITS ALWAYS APREATATED.

Yes my tent won 😁👍..Love this tent ..I have 7 tents and this is my favourite 😍👍..Brilliant review😁..Top Class😁. Cheers Robert

What about the Allak or Rogen. Rogen out performs MSR Hubba Hubba as a 3 season tent and stronger with barely a weight cost. Allak is 4 season and always felt safe even in big storms in the North of Sweden plus 3kg. Don't get me wrong I agree with pretty much all you said and used the Hubba Hubba, Mutha Hubba and Hubba other MSR tents too and design and weight hard to beat. I could never see myself using the Hubba Hubba in the Swedish mountains apart from Summer. For most of your below Alpine the Hubba Hubba is a gem. Course MSR has the Remote and Pro Guide tents and they are higher priced the Hilleberg Stalka

You have a lovely house with some great views!

I am very much in doubt. I want a tent that is 3,5 seasons (knowing that a hardcore winter tent is different). I have the choice between “Hubba Hubba NX” and “Telos TR2 Plus”. I like them both, but Telos plus has a 8.000mm water column pressure on its bottom laver compared to Hubba Hubbas 3.000mm. Also, it seems that the inner tent on Hubba Hubba has more mesh net than Telos, which I guess is a bad thing in winter conditions?? 🥶 ❄️

Good advice, I like that. And good choice too I have the MSR Elixir 2 and 3 and 4. And also the Habitude 6. I love MSR tents so easy to set up and good quality.

Spot on review! After an extensive tent review (including several of your trip contents) I purchased an MSR hubba hubba nx2 earlier this year. I have NOT been disappointed! This tent positively checks off every box for all round excellent performance. I've already used it in sub freezing snowing & torrential rainy/high wind storms without issue. It is the perfect size & weight. I am planning an AT section hike soon with this tent during a rainy/stormy season. If all goes well when covid restrictions ease I'm planning to through hike the AT next year. This tent is going with me! Cheers & thanks for the excellent content! Bob V

Am shocked you are sitting in the sun I watch your videos all the time and it’s rain or snow every time 🙈🙈❄️❄️😂😂

Nice Seadweller, miss mine. Still have my Staika and Hubba Hubba though

Hilleberg Unna, Suolo, Tarra and Fjallraven abisko dome 2. I think I’m covered! Nice one AB! Subscribed.

Hilleberg tent

Rather than the Staika, got the Tarra, tons of vestibule space and inner living area with vertical walls. The weight never bothered me as all weight does is slow you down, but not in a hurry. My other tents include an Akto, nallo , nammatj , Anjan , Soulo. Your Stiaki is not 100% waterproof, it will let rain in via the zip under the vent in high winds like other hilleberg tents with roof vents, you will need to seam seal it. The Staiki will suffer badly from condesation if no wind, even my 3 season anjan flysheet will be soaking if no wind if your sleeping bag touches the end, just put your rainjacket over the end of your sleeping bag IF I had to choose 1 tent, would be the Soulo, a 1 person version of the Staika, totally bombproof

Thank you

Really good review .....Regards from Ireland.

Excellent information. MSR Hubba Hubba NX2. Your camping activities are far more harsh than anything I would do. I just need something I can carry on my motorcycle, with a vestibule for my gear ( stinky riding gear never goes in the tent where you sleep), and no need for an extra tarp for bad weather. If it's good enough for you, should be even more than I would ever need. Which is good security. Thanks.

2019 msr nx2 tents have been recalled from reviews I've read and have a shelf life of minimum 2 months to 2 years. Do your own research as they may have fixed this issue with last years or this years model

Great informative video 👍 I'm not shocked by your choice 🤔 I have an MSR Nook , they dont make them anymore...2person, tiny footprint, 1.5kg total weight, bombproof , brought it off a mate for 140 quid 6yrs ago & still going strong

I went for a weekend and took my Hilleberg Staika. We had heavy snowstorm for hours and I wouldnt risk to bring a tent like MSR with me. As I said you dont risk your life by bringing a light tent as the MSR. Maybe it could handle that situation but what would happen if dont....

Really expected the gold standard Hilleberg, I thought the MSR had leaking issues there was a rain test on another youtube channel.

Very good reviews, no punches held. This is what people need to choose. Never considered a floorless tent?

Zpacks duplex for thru hiking but I love my big Agnes copper spur UL tent

Thankyou so much for your review on the best ,tent,angela and my dog bella, from uk

What a fantastic review, so impressed with everything detail and I truly enjoyed review, you have a new happy subscriber, Bruce is beautiful, Thank you 💛⛺️ you just nailed tent for me to get, it was Vango, Force 10 vs MSR 😊

Review the SlingFin Portal. Bombproof and I use it motorcycle camping. Also have the MSRHubba Hubba NX which is very good.

Really respect you even more on your honest opinion on these tents. Especially on not picking what would be considered the best if not for the cons. Weight and price. I too was considering trying a hilliberg or hubba hubba nx. From researching found the hilli was rated "bullet proof" and one of best but really expensive where as hubba had really good ratings but considerable cheaper. Love your camping too with you and Bruce style.

Thanks Tony.👍🏻👍🏻

great review!

I am surprised, however the NX 2 tent makes more sense. It's much more practical. Aloha Bruce!!! Take care. 😊

I have the Hubba hubba Nx2, it's the best tent I've ever used, amazing design and material for the weight, so great choice!

Too bad the footprint for the msr hubba hubba nx2 doesn’t come with grommets now and is universal. Some hacks by tying loops or using 8mm split washers needed to setup it up in rain fly mode alone before putting up the inner.

Very honest! Thank you for that 😎. Enjoy the rest of the week 😎

MSR won’t stand up in the snow fall or high wind situations. It’s a 3 season tent. It’s not an ultra lite backpacking tent. It is a good tent though which I replaced with a red label Unna. Now the snow and high winds aren’t a problem. Different environments. You get what you pay for in durability too. Good comments though and shouldn’t be compared against each other because they are so different in my opinion. Wow on your sub numbers! Good for you Tony.

Just got an Hilleberg Unna😁

Your practical decision says a lot about you. Good video - thanks.

Love your videos keep up the good videos all the Way from Canada

I like watching you and Bruce you're real the people don't like it they don't like it LOL have a great day

GREAT STUFF, Cheers for this mate. Do you use the footprint with the MSR

What a beautiful view❤️

I like your 4 season tent the best

I’m going to pull out the tent that was my dads tent from my mums garage. I’ll only be able to camp in the garden. The tent must be nearly 50 years old now. But I’m desperate to camp in the rain.

Nice, no BS review. Excellent, thanks.

Thanks for the information now i know what what tent I'm getting

Great honest review, you've sold me it mate! 👍

Thank you.

fantastic video and review!

Good content. Perhaps it's time for an updated tent comparison. thanks

The winner tent is really a good choice 👌👌 thank you for your tipp🙏

Great honest review...

Great video. AT is 6 months, 5 if your fast

MSR yr fave

Just took my new 3f UL Floating cloud 2 out for it's first test - few heavy showers, wet gear and a very wet dog. Dripping condensation and sleeping bag touching the ends. Now back searching for a better option. Hilleberg Rogan looks great, but that $2k price tag does seem high. Curious about your condensation experience in the MSR - when it's a very similar geometry as the Floating Cloud?

I love the idea of the MSR Hubba Hubba but I'm not so sure my 208cm body would comfortably fit inside, seriously considering the Hilleberg Kaitum 2 (3.0kgs), great video by the way, surprised you don't have 100k+ subs, very informative channel.

I've been enjoying your videos recently and have subscribed. Hammock camper here.

…Brucey is the best dog ever !!!!!!

great and honest review. Thank you.

Good choice !

Too late. Ordered a Hilleberg but I might have a chance to cancel my order. Besides I have a UL ZPack duplex that is really light but not all seasons.

The red label Hilleberg would’ve been the better comparison to the Huba Huba, the black label is the heaviest

Not sure which currency you are referring to, but the 'Staika' is currently $1150. U.S. on the Hilleberg website. Nice gear review otherwise.

What about Hilleberg Anaris?? Would that be a good investment??

What the heck...it isn't raining....I prefer a tent that that is free standing and the fly can be left attached so when the poles are inserted the interior of the tent stays dry. Vango make good 4 season tents for hiking.

thanks good job terrific job

Really good review mate

Hi not one of my 3 tents were in your list so l could not compare, l have a husky Bret, Robens Voyager 3, and a onetigris Backwoods Bungalow. Do you know any of them. Regards Barrie

If you allow me to use my DD 4x4 I'll take a 40 Walmart tent just about anywhere! 40 mph winds, piece of cake!

Superb review, very useful

Thanks a lot for the review! I am interested in the hubba hubba but i am still afraid that it could not resist the wind. Could you tell us more about tue wind resistance please?