Here's the clever bit about the Hubba Hubba LT 3 – it's designed for three people width-wise, but you can fit four regular mats length-wise if needed. That versatility makes it brilliant for families, groups who don't fancy carrying multiple shelters, or anyone who values elbow room. The rectangular floor area and 107cm peak height give everyone enough space to move around. At 1.98kg minimum weight, it's also remarkably light considering the volume – split three ways, you're each carrying less than the weight of most solo ultralight tents. Meanwhile, dual vestibules swallow boots and packs without forcing you to play Tetris with your kit. The symmetrical setup with hubbed poles allows fast pitching even when you're knackered. Tech-friendly pockets with cable ports keep charging cables and power banks organised, and large overhead gear loft pockets add space-efficient storage.
A staple of multiple expeditions for more than 50 years, MSR gear is trusted by climbers, mountaineers, explorers and researchers in some of the highest and coldest places on earth. The brand has earned an enviable reputation for turning out reliable, durable, high-performance kit – and has come a long way since its founding by Seattle engineer and lifelong mountaineer Larry Penberthy in 1969. Back then, MSR – or Mountain Safety Research, to use its full moniker – was solely focused on improving the safety of climbing equipment. Why? Because Larry knew that better equipment meant greater adventures.
Since then, the product range has grown hugely, but the core ethos remains the same. That’s why MSR gear is characterised by its user-led design that prioritises functionality, simplicity and reliability, wherever you roam in the great outdoors – whether you’re on a weekend camping trip, or perched on a portaledge 2,000ft up one of the world’s big walls.