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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 vs Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent

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

Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent is the lighter option — 225 g lighter than the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 (15% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent
Weight 1,540 g · 1.540 kg · 3.40 lb
minimum weight
1,315 g · 1.315 kg · 2.90 lb
Brand MSR Naturehike
Category Shelter Shelter
MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2
1,540 g

Freestanding 2-person backpacking tent with two doors and vestibules.

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Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent
1,315 g

2-person 3-season ultralight tent weighing 1,315g with footprint included. Double-wall design with 15D nylon fabric and aluminum poles.

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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 vs Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Naturehike VIK 2 Ultralight Backpacking Tent wins — at 1,315 g it is 225 g (15%) lighter than the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 (1,540 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.

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