The one-person lightweight Hubba NX

Ok, you’re going to have to suppress the snigger reflex for this, because there are some very silly names coming up.

Behind the daftness lies a serious set of backpacking tents with, according to the manufacturer, greater livability.

Yes, you can smirk at that term; we’ll allow that. But stop sniggering when we tell you that the Hubba, Hubba Hubba, Mutha Hubba and Papa Hubba offer real outdoor quality and innovation, enough to gain an OutDoor industry award at the recent Friedrichshafen event.

MSR’s new Hubba NX tent range will hit the shops in spring next year, with weight reductions up to 30 per cent, thanks to lightweight fabrics and poles.

The one-person Hubba NX, at 1.12 kg, is MSR’s best-selling, ultralight freestanding solo tent and is now 170g, or 13 per cent, lighter than before.

It has one full vestibule, a large door, and increased floor area to allow for greater livability – there’s that word again – with reduced weight.

The Gear Shed attaches to give extra storage space

The whole Hubba range now features optimised pole geometries to maximise interior space, allowing ample head and shoulder room throughout the tent, and the company said the new colour scheme of MSR red and light grey maximizes natural light within the tent, making the shelters a pleasant space to stay regardless of weather conditions.

Dale Karacostas, director of MSR shelter, said: “Since the MSR Hubba collection was first launched in 2004, the original series of three models has been a favourite among backpackers globally with nearly 200,000 units sold.

“Despite that success, it was time to take a look at the line and see how we could make this bestselling series even better. We focused on what our customers care about – lightweight livability.

“Undoubtedly the new Hubba NX tents are significantly improved and sure to become a new favourite among backpackers and trekkers worldwide.”

MSR said each new Hubba NX series tent features meticulous attention to detail, including a unified pole system and colour-coded stakeout loops and clip-webbing for fast and easy setup.

“Large doors and vestibules provide easy access and lots of storage options, and an optional Hubba Gear Shed adds extra livability and storage.

“All Hubba NX series tents also feature mesh canopy windows and kickstand rainfly vents. The included side-loading compression stuff sacks make the tents as easy to pack as they are to set up.”

The Hubba NX will sell for £300 in the UK and €350 in Ireland.

Other models in the new range are: the Hubba Hubba NX: At 1.54 kg, MSR’s best-selling freestanding two-person tent, now 290g, or 15 per cent lighter than before.

The two full vestibules and two doors allow for easy entry and plenty of protected gear storage. The Hubba Hubba NX is the tent that received the industry award at the OutDoor Friedrichshafen international trade show in July 2013. Recommended price is £335 in the UK and €400 in Ireland.

The Mutha Hubba NX weighs 2 kg, 880g, 30 per cent, lighter than the previous version. Two full vestibules and two doors allow for easy entry and plenty of protected gear storage. Recommended price will be £420 in the UK and €500 in Ireland.

Papa Hubba NX is the all-new, four-person addition to the Hubba Collection and weighs in at 2.67 kg and packs up as small as many two-person tents, MSR said. It has room for a family of four, plus two large vestibules and two doors for easy entry and plenty of protected gear storage. Recommended price is £500 in the UK and €600 in Ireland.

In addition, the Hubba Gear Shed, weighing 780g, with hooped vestibule and partial floor, adds 2.46 sq m of weatherproof, covered storage, providing double the storage space for basecamp or extended backcountry stays.

It is compatible with the Hubba NX and Hubba Hubba NX tents and will sell for £140 in the UK and €170 in Ireland.