Touring gear/tent

crasha51pan · Nov 20th, 2009, 05:19 PM

Getting some gear together for summer of 2010. Need a lightweight tent for two, easy to pack and set up. Focused in on a tent called the MSR Hubba Hubba. Anyone have experience with this tent, would like to hear some thoughts...

The Tank · Nov 20th, 2009, 11:58 PM

Looks like a nice tent but I can't give you a review of it.

I can highly recommend another tent that I have used on my motorcycle trips. It is expensive but is an excellant quality tent. Easily put up and as easily taken down. Small and light to pack.

Camping Tents by Apache/Atuffy Instant Tent

jaceddie · Nov 21st, 2009, 07:58 AM

Thanks for the link Tank. I've been looking for tents too.

NEWHD74FAN · Nov 21st, 2009, 11:09 AM

TT, the tent you selected seems awesome. I always wondered why pitching a tent had to be such a ritual...the one goes up and takes down in 3 or 4 minutes is an awesome thing...especially for those who had to pitch one up in bad weather. About the only downside I see is the price and apparently they are having problems with delivery for the 2 and 3 man tents...

Clint · Nov 21st, 2009, 11:39 AM

Just make sure you have enough room to stow your gear too!

This is a $27 model.

We couldn't find what we really wanted before the trip so we decided to go cheap just to get by. It worked out well and we weren't out much dough!

crasha51pan · Nov 21st, 2009, 03:35 PM

Dicided to go with the MSR:
MSR 2-person Backpacking Tent
Local store had it for $300, found it online for $200.

Semper Fi Tank !

RetiredJake · Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:04 PM

Take a look at Full Throttle Camping, camping gear for motorcyclists.

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MaineStreetGlide · Nov 23rd, 2009, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crasha51pan

Getting some gear together for summer of 2010. Need a lightweight tent for two, easy to pack and set up. Focused in on a tent called the MSR Hubba Hubba. Anyone have experience with this tent, would like to hear some thoughts...

I cant' give you a review of the Hubba Hubba but I can say MSR sells good products. I can give you a review on the LL Bean Micro Light. I've had one for several years now and it has performed very well as a three season tent in all weather. There is not a lot of room but there is a small vestibule for your gear. Split it into separate bags and it packs well. It is not free standing. The tent itself is mesh with a full coverage nylon fly.

Here's a link..

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...1096-sub2&np=Y

gmurdock · Nov 23rd, 2009, 11:38 AM

I think you will find that most 2 man tents have little to no room for gear also. From camping for many years with the boy scouts. Look for 1 that has a vestible or for more than what you are camping with. My 2 man tent is enough room for 2 full size sleeping bags and that is it inside. I have had it for so long I will have to see if it says what kind it is when I get home? Most tmes you get what you pay for in a tent.

BUBBIE · Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crasha51pan

Getting some gear together for summer of 2010. Need a lightweight tent for two, easy to pack and set up. Focused in on a tent called the MSR Hubba Hubba. Anyone have experience with this tent, would like to hear some thoughts...

ON MY 09 FLHR USING DOCKING POINTS FOR MY LUGGAGE RACK AND SISSY BAR.
::::: I IGNORE the 10/14 lbs. rating on the LUGGAGE RACK as i install the rack hooking it into the docking hardware points..... that gives me KINDA unlimited weight in T-BAG to rack

most people worry about the 10/14 lbs and DON"T NEED TO IF DOCKING STYLE BIKE LUGGAGE RACK is used....JMO

signed....BUBBIE

Nov 20th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#1
crasha51pan Start The Engine Ride: 2006 Road King Classic Join Date: Nov 15th, 2009 Location: Montana/Rocky Mountains Posts: 10 My Mood:	Touring gear/tent Getting some gear together for summer of 2010. Need a lightweight tent for two, easy to pack and set up. Focused in on a tent called the MSR Hubba Hubba. Anyone have experience with this tent, would like to hear some thoughts...

Nov 20th, 2009, 11:58 PM	#2
The Tank Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Electra Glide Standard Join Date: Feb 21st, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 451 My Mood:	Re: Touring gear/tent Looks like a nice tent but I can't give you a review of it. I can highly recommend another tent that I have used on my motorcycle trips. It is expensive but is an excellant quality tent. Easily put up and as easily taken down. Small and light to pack. Camping Tents by Apache/Atuffy Instant Tent __________________ *2008 EG Standard* with...Crimson Red Sunglo paint, Detachable Tour Pak, Security System, Cruise Control, Python Slipons with V&H Fuelpak, Arlen Ness Big Sucker, Biketronics RetroRadio, Hogtunes speakers with Hog Pod Tweeters and Garmin GPS (high tech bread crumbs)

Nov 21st, 2009, 07:58 AM	#3
jaceddie Contributor$ Ride: 09 ultra classic Join Date: Aug 4th, 2008 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 711 My Mood:	Re: Touring gear/tent Thanks for the link Tank. I've been looking for tents too.

Nov 21st, 2009, 11:09 AM	#4
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,962 My Mood:	Re: Touring gear/tent TT, the tent you selected seems awesome. I always wondered why pitching a tent had to be such a ritual...the one goes up and takes down in 3 or 4 minutes is an awesome thing...especially for those who had to pitch one up in bad weather. About the only downside I see is the price and apparently they are having problems with delivery for the 2 and 3 man tents... __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

Nov 21st, 2009, 11:39 AM	#5
Clint Play The Throttle Ride: 1993 FLSTC Join Date: Aug 29th, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 289 My Mood:	Re: Touring gear/tent Just make sure you have enough room to stow your gear too! This is a $27 model. We couldn't find what we really wanted before the trip so we decided to go cheap just to get by. It worked out well and we weren't out much dough!

Nov 21st, 2009, 03:35 PM	#6
crasha51pan Start The Engine Ride: 2006 Road King Classic Join Date: Nov 15th, 2009 Location: Montana/Rocky Mountains Posts: 10 My Mood:	Re: Touring gear/tent Dicided to go with the MSR: MSR 2-person Backpacking Tent Local store had it for $300, found it online for $200. Semper Fi Tank !

Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:04 PM	#7
RetiredJake Community Star Ride: FLHTCU Join Date: Apr 19th, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 598 My Mood:	Re: Touring gear/tent Take a look at Full Throttle Camping, camping gear for motorcyclists. Full Throttle Camping __________________ Roaming the country, Tasting the wine, Having fun, Life is good

Nov 23rd, 2009, 11:38 AM	#9
gmurdock Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 Street Glide Join Date: Jan 21st, 2009 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 163 My Mood:	Re: Touring gear/tent I think you will find that most 2 man tents have little to no room for gear also. From camping for many years with the boy scouts. Look for 1 that has a vestible or for more than what you are camping with. My 2 man tent is enough room for 2 full size sleeping bags and that is it inside. I have had it for so long I will have to see if it says what kind it is when I get home? Most tmes you get what you pay for in a tent.

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