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Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person: what real owners say

Real owners rate these about evenly: 75% of 24 Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 owners recommend it, vs 79% of 140 for the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2

75%of 24 owners recommend
75% recommend · 13% neutral · 12% don't
Owners praise
  • Owners report high overall satisfaction, with several calling it their favorite tent they've owned
  • Holds up well over multiple seasons of use, staying as good as new and keeping owners dry through heavy rain
  • Noticeably lightweight, including light components like the stakes, without feeling flimsy
Owners complain about
  • The 2-person (UL2) version runs tight, with some calling it more of a one-person tent and barely enough room for a dog, let alone a second person
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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person

79%of 140 owners recommend
79% recommend · 12% neutral · 9% don't
Owners praise
  • Lightweight and packs down small
  • Fast and easy to pitch
  • Roomy with good headroom for one
Owners complain about
  • Cramped for two adults
  • Heavy for an ultralight tent
  • Pricey for the category
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Which should you buy?

Get the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 if
  • ✓Solo or one-person-plus-dog backpackers who want a roomy, comfortable setup
  • ✓Thru-hikers wanting a proven, storm-worthy semi-freestanding shelter for the PCT/AT/CT
  • ✓Backpackers prioritizing ventilation, with a mostly-mesh inner tent for hot climates
  • ✓Owners who value a lifetime warranty and multi-season durability over years of use
Skip it if
  • Two adults expecting real elbow room in the 2-person size, especially over 6ft tall
  • Anyone camping regularly in wet conditions, since the fabric absorbs water and gets heavy when packed wet
Get the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person if
  • ✓Solo backpackers wanting a roomy, light shelter
  • ✓Couples prioritizing pack size over roominess
  • ✓Bike tourers and thru-hikers in wet, windy conditions
Skip it if
  • Two tall adults wanting spacious sleeping room
  • Cold-weather or winter campers

What Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 owners say

“If looking at Big Agnes, I think the Tiger Wall is better. Slightly smaller, but much lighter.”
— adambl82 on Reddit
“There is no problem with ventilation in Tiger Wall since the inner tent is almost entirely mesh the amount of air coming through under the fly is plenty.”
— J-Nightshade on Reddit
“The big agnes will absorb water, sag, then weigh twice as much after you have to pack it up wet.”
— they_have_no_bullets on Reddit

What MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person owners say

“I'm beyond excited to get out and use it”
— @dudeymcduderson on YouTube
“Vestibules are huge at 8.75sq-ft for a total of 17.5sq-ft.”
— CJOttawa on Reddit
“I have a MSR Hubba Hubba, that I use solo. It's definitely small for two people. I don't like that it's pitched inner first, meaning if it rains the inside gets wet.”
— oops_whatnow on Reddit

Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person: frequently asked questions

Is the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 or the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person better?

Real owners rate these about evenly: 75% of 24 Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 owners recommend it, vs 79% of 140 for the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person.

Who should get the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2?

Owners point the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 at solo or one-person-plus-dog backpackers who want a roomy, comfortable setup, and thru-hikers wanting a proven, storm-worthy semi-freestanding shelter for the PCT/AT/CT.

Who should get the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person?

Owners point the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person at solo backpackers wanting a roomy, light shelter, and couples prioritizing pack size over roominess.

What do owners complain about?

The most-cited downside of the Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 is the 2-person (UL2) version runs tight, with some calling it more of a one-person tent and barely enough room for a dog, let alone a second person. For the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person, it's cramped for two adults.