MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 vs The North Face Stormbreak 2

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

MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 is the lighter option — 150 g lighter than the The North Face Stormbreak 2 (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2	The North Face Stormbreak 2
Weight	1,720 g · 1.720 kg · 3.79 lb	1,870 g · 1.870 kg · 4.12 lb
Brand	MSR	The North Face
Category	Shelter	Shelter

MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2

1,720 g

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

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The North Face Stormbreak 2

1,870 g

Durable 2-person 3-season tent with aluminium poles.

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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 vs The North Face Stormbreak 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 wins — at 1,720 g it is 150 g (8%) lighter than the The North Face Stormbreak 2 (1,870 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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