Unique Original Articles » The Mutha Hubba MSR Carbon Reflex 3-Person Tent - Sturdy, Strong and Light with Lots of Wonderful Features

There’s not much I didn’t love about the Mutha Hubba MSR Carbon Reflex 3-Person Tent. It's not the lightest tent on the market, but considering you probably will be able to share the load, a few ounces more or less such a big deal.

Although I’m used to a few more, the 8 pegs and 6 guy-outs held the tent strong in the Canadian super-storm that hit on our first hike. The bottom line was that the tent stood like a statue and had no leaks. Period. On the first super cold night we had a small amount of condensation because we shut all the doors tight. This problem was easily solved by leaving a crack in the top of the vestibule doors – an easy solution with the double zippers.

There is plenty of room in this tent for three large adults and their gear. It’s strong, sturdy and comfortable. It's a really nice tent.

Here’s what MSR says about the Mutha Hubba Carbon Reflex 3:
NEW FOR 2010: A no-compromise design with a weight that’s almost too light to believe, the Carbon Reflex 3 delivers an astonishing amount of livable protection for three at just 4 lbs 7 oz. Fully-featured with a factory-taped bathtub floor, two-doors and vestibules and the most reliable waterproof coatings available, there exists no better combination of ultralight, reliable and 3-person-livability.
• Hyperlight: 4lbs 7oz. trail weight makes a cavernous two person shelter or use it for three at just over a pound per person.
• Reliable Protection: Carbon Fiber poles and welded reinforcements minimize weight without compromising strength.
• Livable: Unique geometry provides ample center height and steep sidewalls to maximize useable space.
• Full-featured: Complete with two doors, two full vestibules, factory-taped seams and integrated gear pockets.
• Versatile: Sets up as a double-wall tent or with just the fly and footprint for a compact, flyweight shelter at just 3 lb 5 oz. (1.5kg).
Capacity 3
Minimum Weight 4 lbs 7 oz / 2000 g
Packaged Weight 4 lbs 13 oz / 2180 g
Fly with Footprint Weight 3 lbs 5 oz / 1500 g
Floor Area 41.5 sq. ft / 3.8 sq. m
Vestibule Area 20 sq. ft / 1.8 sq. m
Tent Volume 124 cu. ft / 3530 liters
Vestibule Volume 20 cu. ft / 566 liters
Interior Peak Height 46 in / 117 cm
Packed Size 20 x 8 in / 51 x 17 cm
Number of Doors 2
Freestanding Yes
Number of Poles 3, Easton Carbon FX
Number of Stakes
Fly Fabric 20D x 330T ripstop nylon 66 1000mm polyurethane & silicone coated
Canopy Fabric 20D x 330T ripstop nylon 66 DWR
Mesh Type 20D polyester mesh
Country of Origin Made in Taiwan


Ethan Smart is an extreme sport enthusiast who reviews equipment to support his many adventures. You can find him at http://mytentreviews.com or go srtaight to his review of the Mutha Hubba MSR 3 at http://mytentreviews.com/mutha-hubba-3-person-tents/mutha-hubba-msr-carbon-reflex-3-person-tent
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