Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs MSR Hubba NX Solo

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

MSR Hubba NX Solo is the lighter option — 50 g lighter than the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Black Diamond Firstlight 2P	MSR Hubba NX Solo
Weight	1,180 g · 1.180 kg · 2.60 lb	1,130 g · 1.130 kg · 2.49 lb
Brand	Black Diamond	MSR
Category	Shelter	Shelter

Black Diamond Firstlight 2P

1,180 g

Freestanding 2-person geodesic tent for 3-4 season use.

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MSR Hubba NX Solo

1,130 g

Freestanding 1-person backpacking tent with dual-door design.

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Black Diamond Firstlight 2P vs MSR Hubba NX Solo: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR Hubba NX Solo wins — at 1,130 g it is 50 g (4%) lighter than the Black Diamond Firstlight 2P (1,180 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.

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