← All Tents

Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent

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

Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent

Marmot

Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent

★ 7.9 Camping
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 11.85 lbs Est. Price $479

Best for: Perfect for family .

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 Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent is a camping and the MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent is a dome, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent is noticeably taller inside (5'3" peak height versus 3'3"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 60 sq ft versus 29 sq ft for the MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent.

The Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent also offers significantly more vestibule space — 28 sq ft versus 18 sq ft.

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

The biggest gap is intangibles, where the MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent holds a clear advantage.

The Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent also has a price edge — $70 less at $479 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

Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent
MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent
Overall Score
7.9
7.9
Space & Comfort
8.0
7.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
8.5
Weather Resistance
9.0
9.0
Value for Money
7.5
6.0
Ease of Use
7.5
8.0
Intangibles
6.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent

  • Weatherproof seam-sealed full fly protection
  • Spacious two large D-shaped doors
  • Fast color-coded DAC pole setup
  • Low ceiling height limits headroom
  • Heavy weight restricts backpacking use

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

SpecMarmot Limestone 4-Person TentMSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent
Tent Type Camping, 3 Season, Dome Dome, Motorcycle, Backpacking
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $479 $550
Weight 11.85 Lbs 3 Lb 14 Oz
Min Trail Weight 10 Lbs. 12.6 Oz. 2 Lbs 14 Oz
Floor Area 60.0 ft² 29.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 27.9 Sq Ft 17.5 Sq Ft
Peak Height 63 39
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 100 X 85.8 In 84 X 50
Pole Material DAC DA17 Aluminum Eason Syclone
Floor Fabric 150D Polyester Oxford 30D Ripstop Nylon, Xtreme Shield (3000mm)
Rainfly Fabric 68 Denier Polyester Taffeta 20D Ripstop Nylon, Xtreme Shield (1200mm)
Packed Size 24.4x10.4 In
Setup Time 15 Mins 2 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited 3 Years
Made In Imported Imported

Ready to Buy?

Marmot

Marmot Limestone 4-Person Tent

MSR

MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Backpacking Tent

Still not sure? Let us recommend the perfect tent for your adventures.

Find Your Perfect Tent →