MSR Hubba NX Solo vs Sea to Summit Alto TR2

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

Sea to Summit Alto TR2 is the lighter option — 70 g lighter than the MSR Hubba NX Solo (6% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	MSR Hubba NX Solo	Sea to Summit Alto TR2
Weight	1,130 g · 1.130 kg · 2.49 lb	1,060 g · 1.060 kg · 2.34 lb
Brand	MSR	Sea to Summit
Category	Shelter	Shelter

MSR Hubba NX Solo

1,130 g

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

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Sea to Summit Alto TR2

1,060 g

Ultralight 2-person tent with tension ridge architecture.

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MSR Hubba NX Solo vs Sea to Summit Alto TR2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Sea to Summit Alto TR2 wins — at 1,060 g it is 70 g (6%) 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.

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