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I have the 2007 version of the Hubba Hubba and am quite pleased with it. Has there been some problem with it that I am not aware of or has MSR come out with a new and different version just to get people to buy a new tent? It's different, of course, but is it better? Are they still making the standard Hubba Hubba?
There are no problems with the standard Hubba Hubba, but just an upgrade to a more weather-worthy tent. The Hubba Hubba was designed initially to be a 3-season shelter based on light weight, freestanding, and livability. The design worked and soon became a favorite among backpackers. Because of its success, MSR decided to upgrade it to the new Hubba Hubba HP (High Performance). This new tent was made to have a heavier duty floor, re-enforcements in the corners and guy-out points, better ventilation in the fly, the ability to make it more taut, and a nylon canopy for wind-resistance. Remarkably MSR also figured out how to make it slightly lighter in weight. However, with all these improvements, the cost had to go up.

MSR is currently selling both versions. The main reason for the HP version was because of customer feedback on wanting a more weather-proof version of the Hubba and Hubba Hubba. However, because of the price differences, it was clear that both versions needed to be made available.
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