Alpkit Ultra 1 vs MSR Hubba NX Solo
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight freestanding 1-person bikepacking tent with carbon fiber poles, sil/sil ripstop nylon fly, and 60cm porch for gear storage. Sub-1kg weight with 35.5c...
Freestanding 1-person backpacking tent with dual-door design.
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Alpkit Ultra 1 vs MSR Hubba NX Solo: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Alpkit Ultra 1 wins — at 900 g it is 230 g (20%) lighter than the MSR Hubba NX Solo (1,130 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest shelter page, or browse the full gear weight database.