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Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent MSR Hubba Hubba HD 3 Tent

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

Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent

Kelty

Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent

★ 8.3 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 17 lbs 3 oz Est. Price $280

Best for: Budget-friendly car camping for families.

MSR Hubba Hubba HD 3 Tent

MSR

MSR Hubba Hubba HD 3 Tent

★ 8.5 Backpacking
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 5 lbs. 3 oz. Est. Price $700

Best for: Robust, three-season backpacking for 3 people

Our Take

Worth flagging before you compare: the Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent is a dome and the MSR Hubba Hubba HD 3 Tent is a backpacking, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'7" peak height versus 3'6"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 87 sq ft versus 39 sq ft for the MSR Hubba Hubba HD 3 Tent.

On scores, the MSR Hubba Hubba HD 3 Tent edges ahead — 8.5 overall versus 8.3.

The main tradeoff: the Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent leads on value for money despite trailing overall.

The Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent also has a price edge — $420 less at $279 versus $699.

For most buyers, the MSR Hubba Hubba HD 3 Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.

🏆 Our pick: The MSR Hubba Hubba HD 3 Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent
MSR Hubba Hubba HD 3 Tent
Overall Score
8.3
8.5
Space & Comfort
8.0
9.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
8.5
Weather Resistance
8.0
8.5
Value for Money
8.5
7.0
Ease of Use
8.0
9.0
Intangibles
8.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent

  • 79″ peak inside height
  • Two large 14 sq ft vestibules
  • Budget Friendly!
  • Fiberglass poles
  • Poor ventilation

MSR Hubba Hubba HD 3 Tent

  • Roomy 47 sq ft floorplan
  • Strong lightweight DAC NFL poles
  • Two large 8.5 sq ft vestibules
  • Thin 20D fabrics require care
  • Hefty price tag hits value

Full Specs

SpecKelty Wireless 6 Person TentMSR Hubba Hubba HD 3 Tent
Tent Type Dome Backpacking, Dome
Capacity 3 people 3 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $280 $700
Weight 17 Lbs 3 Oz 5 Lbs. 3 Oz.
Min Trail Weight 4 Lb 14 Oz
Floor Area 86.9 ft² 38.5 ft²
Vestibule Area 14 Sq Ft 17 Sq Ft
Peak Height 79 42
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 118 X 106 In 90 X 75 In
Pole Material Fiberglass Aluminum
Floor Fabric 68 Denier Polyester Solution Dyed 30D Ripstop Nylon (6,000 Mm Polyether Urethane And PFAS Free DWR)
Rainfly Fabric 68 Denier Polyester Solution Dyed 20D Ripstop Nylon, 3000 Mm Polyether Urethane & PFAS Free Silicone
Setup Time 5 Mins 8 Mins
Warranty Limited 3 Year
Made In Imported Imported

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Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent

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MSR Hubba Hubba HD 3 Tent

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