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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2-Person Tent MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent

Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict

ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2-Person Tent

ALPS Mountaineering

ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2-Person Tent

★ 7.9 Motorcycle
Sleeps 1 Seasons 3-season Weight 5.7 lbs Est. Price $165

Best for: Budget-friendly backpacking and ventilated summer camping.

MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent

MSR

MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent

★ 7.9 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 3 lb 14 oz Est. Price $550

Best for: Three-season backpacking and lightweight wilderness adventures.

Our Take

Worth flagging before you compare: the ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2-Person Tent is a motorcycle and the MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent is a dome, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent sleeps 2 versus 1 for the ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2-Person Tent — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

Both score 7.9 overall, though the MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent wins more individual scoring categories.

The main tradeoff: the ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2-Person Tent leads on value for money despite trailing overall.

The ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2-Person Tent also has a price edge — $384 less at $164 versus $549.

Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.

🏆 Our pick: The MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2-Person Tent
MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent
Overall Score
7.9
7.9
Space & Comfort
7.0
7.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
8.5
Weather Resistance
7.0
9.0
Value for Money
9.0
6.0
Ease of Use
7.0
8.0
Intangibles
8.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2-Person Tent

  • All-mesh walls maximize airflow
  • Large dual-vestibule gear storage
  • Fast two-pole aluminum setup
  • Low 37-inch ceiling
  • Limited water resistance

MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent

  • Non-tapered rectangular floor
  • Unbreakable Syclone poles
  • Built-in door rain-gutters
  • Tiny, glove-unfriendly zippers
  • Thin 20-denier floor

Full Specs

SpecALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2-Person TentMSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent
Tent Type Motorcycle, Backpacking Dome, Motorcycle, Backpacking
Capacity 1 person 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $165 $550
Weight 5.7 Lbs 3 Lb 14 Oz
Min Trail Weight 2.62 Kilograms 2 Lbs 14 Oz
Floor Area 31.0 ft² 29.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 17 Sq Ft 17.5 Sq Ft
Peak Height 38 39
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions ‎58"L X 88"W X 38"H 84 X 50
Pole Material ‎‎Polyester, Aluminum Eason Syclone
Floor Fabric 75 Denier Coated Polyester Taffeta 30D Ripstop Nylon, Xtreme Shield (3000mm)
Rainfly Fabric 75 Denier Coated Polyester 20D Ripstop Nylon, Xtreme Shield (1200mm)
Setup Time 5 Mins 2 Mins
Warranty ‎Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited 3 Years
Made In USA Imported

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ALPS Mountaineering

ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 2-Person Tent

MSR

MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent

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