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REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint vs MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent is cheaper at $549.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint or MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent?

The MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent
US price $549.95
BrandREI Co-opMSR
Released2025
Capacity persons 2 2
Type backpacking backpacking
Packaged weight (lb) 4.69 3.375
Floor area (sq ft) 33.8 32
Peak height (in) 42 40
Doors 2 2
Seasons 3-season 3-season
Rainfly included Yes Yes
Release 2025

Sources — REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint: rei.com (verified 2026-06-20). MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent: cascadedesigns.com (verified 2026-06-20).

What's the difference between the REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint and MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Packaged weight (lb): REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint 4.69 vs MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent 3.375
  • Floor area (sq ft): REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint 33.8 vs MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent 32
  • Peak height (in): REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint 42 vs MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent 40

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

REI Co-op Half Dome SL 2+ Tent with Footprint

No sourced tester review yet.

MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Tent

The MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2 draws praise from the one whitelisted outlet with a hands-on review of this exact generation (CleverHiker, which field-tested it over hundreds of nights in the Colorado backcountry): a roomy 32-sq-ft interior, foolproof symmetrical setup pitchable solo in minutes, and strong weather protection from 20-denier ripstop construction. The main knocks are its 3 lb. 6 oz. weight and bulk versus ultralight rivals, headroom that feels a bit tight, and a $550 price. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Roomy interior for a 2P tent (32 sq ft floor, 40-in peak) with generous pockets, gear loft, and clothesline; Foolproof, fast symmetrical setup — pitchable solo in a couple of minutes; Strong weather protection and durable 20-denier ripstop construction, plus a clever vestibule 'gutter'.

Flagged: Heavier and bulkier than ultralight rivals at 3 lb. 6 oz. — not for ounce-counters; Headroom/interior can feel a bit tight; Expensive at $550.

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