Re: Hubba Hubba nx2 alternative
Posted: 30 Dec 2019, 5:57pm
matt2matt2002 wrote:Nearly about to splash the cash for the NX2 after a lot of consideration. Weight size etc.
Anyone any thoughts on an alternative?
We have a Hubba Hubba HP (a now discontinued model with less mesh on the inner that also had a higher spec fly than the standard model of the time) and on the whole t's pretty good, though not perfect, but no tent is and it's worth noting that as tent designs are compromises it's often the case that one campers Bug is another camper's Feature...
Things I dislike...
The groundsheet is on the thin side, which makes it very prone to condensation if you park on boggy ground on a humid day (we use it n Scotland, up mountains more than cycle touring, and that is not exceptional).
With the amount of mesh in the NX2 I'd not be that happy as I prefer "solid" fabrics over most of my inners, at least the roof (so condensation coming off when you trip over the guyline runs off, rather than lands inside the inner).
The guying options are a bit limited without a bit of surgery to add some more, though this is again something that would be more of an issue to me up a mountain than a typical cycle tourist.
I prefer all-in-one or fly first pitching. Some people might tell you that, especially with the footprint to anchor the poles fly-first is possible with the HH, but it's a contrived PITA and really not the same as a tent designed to go up outside-first or all together.
The fly has a PU coating on the inside to take seam tape, and that makes it a lot weaker than silicone elastomer both sides and PU coatings don't seem to last as well in storage.
Things I like...
It's very light for the space
The space is arranged well so 2 people can fit inside well, taking an end and porch each rather than a side each
Design touches like peg tensioners, pockets etc. are well executed.
Twin entrances/porches (I like that even on my own).
Things which may be bad, may be good...
The fly doesn't come down to the ground, which on the one hand makes it cooler in hot weather but also makes it cooler in cold weather.
The real deal-maker for us was we got it for a very good second hand price and it was initially as a bedroom for our kids on cycle tours. They've flown the nest now, so we've taken to using it ourselves and I'm sort-of looking for a replacement that caters to the points above, but that's mainly because I'm a sad gear junkie rather than the design is borken.
I'd very much like a look at a Hilleberg Rogen in the flesh, and then to pick the relevant lottery numbers to pay for one if it hit all the bases I suspect it might (the main thing I need to check is how the interior volume works with both of us in it at once). We have a couple of Hilles (a Tarra for storm bunker use out of sea kayaks where weight and bulk much less of an issue than strength and a Kaitum 3 for acres of space and good strength at a reasonable weight) and I find their design and execution very much in line with my likes... but you do have to pay a lot for for them.
Pete.
