MSR Hubba Tour 2 (MSR #10320) — LEGACY / DISCONTINUED

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

Status banner (2026-09-21): DISCONTINUED. The Hubba Tour 2 is gone from MSR's website and sold out/not-for-sale at nearly all retailers checked (Altitude Sports: sold out; Varuste.net/Viranomainen: "not for sale at the moment"). It is kept here as a legacy reference entry per the project convention (cf. REI Wonderland X, Kelty Big Dipper 30): the specs below are the genuine Tour 2, verifiable from archived retailer pages and in-depth reviews. Buy used/third-party if you want one; the MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack 2 is MSR's current bikepacking 2-person option.

Version lineage (2023–2026)

• 2017: Launch — MSR released the Hubba Tour 1 & Tour 2 as purpose-built cycle/motorcycle touring tents, built on Hubba Hubba architecture with an exoskeleton frame (poles on the outside, body attached to rainfly for dry pitching) and a large hooped vestibule/gear shed (25 sq ft). MSRP $649.95. SKU 10320. Designed, per Gear Patrol, by the motorcyclists in the MSR office.
• 2018–2022: Production run — Sold unchanged. Press coverage peaked 2018–2021 (Gear Patrol, GearJunkie, Active-Traveller, bikepacking/touring blogs). A dedicated Fast & Light Body (bathtub floor, ~$130) was offered as an accessory.
• 2023: Discontinued on msrgear.com — per OptimumTents ("discontinued on the manufacturer's website, but still available elsewhere"). MSR's touring slot was effectively handed to the Hubba Hubba Bikepack line.
• 2024–2026: Legacy — No current MSR product page. Third-party listings are remainder/used stock. No 2026 production confirmed.

Overview

The Hubba Tour 2 is a specialized hybrid: not an ultralight backpacking tent and not a car-camping tent, but a long-haul two-wheeled touring shelter (bikepacking, motorcycle touring, canoe camping). The exoskeleton pitches all-in-one so the interior stays dry during setup in rain; the 25 sq ft hooped vestibule acts as a gear shed, changing room, and cooking porch. At 4 lb 13 oz minimum it's heavier than true UL 2P tents, but that buys Xtreme Shield coatings (MSR claims 3× the coating life of standard PU) and a sturdier 30D floor. The owner record is polarized: press reviewers loved it; some long-term tourers reported leaks, condensation, and returned theirs to MSR.

Key Specs

Pricing

• Original MSRP: $649.95 (USD) — cited by Beyond The Tent (review, re-verified page Sep 2026) and GearJunkie ("hefty $650 price tag").
• Street (2026-09-21): discontinued — no live new-stock pricing found. Retailers checked (Altitude Sports, Varuste.net, Viranomainen) show sold out / not for sale. New-old-stock and used listings appear sporadically (eBay, GearTrade); used market price UNVERIFIED as of 2026-09-21 — re-verify live before quoting.

In the Box

Tent body (attached to rainfly), rainfly, 7000-series aluminum pole set, stakes, guylines, stuff sacks, setup instructions. Footprint NOT included — MSR sells a Large 2-Person footprint that fits the Tour (Beyond The Tent recommends a custom-cut footprint because of the gap between sleeping-area and vestibule floors). Fast & Light Body sold separately as an accessory.

Warranty

MSR / Cascade Designs standard tent warranty — exact duration UNVERIFIED from this round's research (historically ~3 years on tents per the project baseline; re-verify at msrgear.com before publishing). Note: Rolling East's 2019 account describes poor customer service on their failed Tour unit; press-era owners report standard MSR support.

Support & Parts

MSR historically sells replacement pole sets, flys, and repair parts direct, and supports discontinued models for years (cf. Hubba Hubba NX parts availability). No Tour-specific parts availability was confirmed live 2026-09-21 — UNVERIFIED; assume long lead times or none.

Community Verdict

The Tour 2 is the most polarizing tent in MSR's catalog. The bikepacking press was enthusiastic: GearJunkie called it a favorite "for expeditions in inclement weather" after storm testing at Smith Rock; Active-Traveller praised the dry pitch and roomy vestibule ("simply superb"); Gear Patrol dubbed it the "definitive adventure motorcycle tent"; Beyond The Tent rated it 31/35, lauding the exoskeleton and 25 sq ft vestibule. The owner side is rougher: Rolling East (RTW cycle tourer) returned the tent to MSR within a year, citing waterproof failure, poor ventilation, and a freestanding claim that doesn't hold without stakes; Two Wheeled/Four Wheeled Nomad reported inner tent "condensates like it's been dunked in a deep set bathtub," a broken fly clip, and only partial freestanding; CycleChat owners warned of "alarming videos on YT" of leaks and advised avoiding the Tour series in favor of the regular Hubba line. Middle-ground voices exist: one backcountryskiingcanada reviewer lived in it for six weeks WOOFing and liked the second-room vestibule. Read the pattern as: short trips in fair weather → beloved; long wet tours → real risk of the leak/condensation complaints. No fabricated scores.

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Research date: 2026-09-21. Specs cross-verified across Altitude Sports (crawled 2026-09), Beyond The Tent (crawled Sep 2026), GearJunkie, and Gear Patrol. Discontinued status confirmed via OptimumTents + retailer stock pages checked 2026-09-21. Re-verify live: used-market pricing, MSR warranty duration, Tour-specific parts availability.

Long-term durability & warranty-claim reality (enrichment — Sept 2026)

The Tour 2's Xtreme Shield coating was rated by Beyond The Tent as "supposed to last roughly 3× longer than traditional waterproofing," but the long-term field record contradicts the marketing: Rolling East's unit failed within a year on tour (waterproof capability, per their 2019 review), and CycleChat threads reference YouTube leak videos. No long-term owner praising 5+ years of Tour 2 service was found in this round's research. The failure mode appears to be seam/waterproofing rather than fabric strength — the 30D floor and 7000-series aluminum poles are not the complaint points. Warranty-claim reality: mixed — Rolling East described "pathetic customer service" on their failed unit, while MSR's general reputation (cf. Hubba Hubba 2 dossier) is strong parts support. Treat MSR warranty claims on this discontinued model as possible but slow.

Version history — year by year (enrichment — Sept 2026)

• 2023: Still listed at some retailers; removed from msrgear.com during 2023 per OptimumTents. Last year of meaningful retail availability.
• 2024: Remainder stock only; MSR's bikepack slot carried by the Hubba Hubba Bikepack line.
• 2025: Fully legacy; no MSR marketing presence.
• 2026: Legacy; used market only. No revival announced as of Sept 2026.

Head-to-head vs closest rivals (enrichment — Sept 2026)

• vs MSR Hubba Hubba 2 (/library/gear/tents-shelters/msr-hubba-hubba-2/): the standard Hubba 2 is ~2 lb lighter (2 lb 14 oz min), cheaper ($479.95), and far better supported; the Tour 2's only advantages are the 25 sq ft vestibule and dry-pitch exoskeleton. CycleChat's consensus: no advantage of the Tour series over the already-excellent Hubba range.
• vs MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2 (/library/gear/tents-shelters/msr-hubba-hubba-lt-2/): the LT 2 is the current light MSR 2P — the Tour 2 is a full pound heavier and discontinued. LT 2 wins on weight and buyability; Tour 2 wins only on vestibule space (used market).
• vs Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 (/library/gear/tents-shelters/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2/): the Spur is ~2 lb lighter and current production; the Tour 2 is sturdier and roomier in the vestibule but costs more (at original MSRP) and is discontinued.
• Current-alternative pointer: the MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack 2 ($579.95 MSRP per REI listings) is MSR's current 2P bike-touring tent — that, not the Tour 2, is the buy-it-new option.

Care & maintenance (enrichment — Sept 2026)

Standard PU/silicone discipline: store loose, bone-dry, out of UV; expect 5–8+ years of coating life with good storage (Xtreme Shield is claimed longer, but the field record suggests not to rely on that). Because MSR itself recommended seam-sealing for heavy rain (Beyond The Tent), inspect taped seams annually and touch up with Seam Grip +FC if you plan wet-weather touring. The exoskeleton pole clips are a known weak point (one owner's fly clip broke in the field — carry a repair buckle and dental floss, per Four Wheeled Nomad).

Buying traps (enrichment — Sept 2026)

• The "freestanding" claim is partial: the sleeping area stands alone, but the big vestibule is "a floppy mess" without stakes (Four Wheeled Nomad) — on rock or platforms you need the footprint/anchor plan.
• Don't pay near-retail for a used Tour 2. $649.95 was the original MSRP; with discontinuation and the documented leak/condensation pattern, fair used value is well below that. Exact used pricing UNVERIFIED 2026-09-21.
• Condensation is the real complaint, not just rain: multiple owners describe heavy inner condensation; the vestibule can be opened up to vent, but the inner tent itself runs damp. Site it for airflow.
• Don't confuse with the Tour 1 or Tour 3 (1P and 3P siblings) or with the Hubba Hubba Bikepack 2 (the current MSR touring 2P).

Community Verdict — additional voices (enrichment — Sept 2026)

Additional sourced voices (Sept 2026): Man Makes Fire — "lightweight tent designed for longer-term adventure touring… based upon the popular Hubba Hubba NX" with the massive built-in vestibule; backcountryskiingcanada — six weeks living in it, "second-room-sized vestibule and remarkably easy set-up"; CycleChat owner — "a few alarming videos on YT on the new Hubba Tour 2 range, namely they leak and leak badly… As a fan of MSR tents I would avoid the Tour series"; Rolling East — "after not even one year on the road my Hubba Tour has been sent back to MSR to never return" (waterproof, design, ventilation, customer service complaints); Four Wheeled Nomad — inner condensation "like it's been dunked in a deep set bathtub," broken fly clip, partially freestanding. No fabricated scores.

Key Specs gap-fill (enrichment — Sept 2026)

Weights in both units: minimum 4 lb 13 oz = 77 oz = 2,190 g (MSR: 2.19 kg); Fast & Light 4 lb 8 oz = 72 oz = 2,030 g (MSR: 2.03 kg); packed 5 lb 4 oz = 84 oz = 2,381 g. Floor 88 in length, 32 sq ft area (≈52 in width computed, UNVERIFIED); vestibule 25 sq ft; peak 38 in; packed 17 × 7 in.