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HT-2 was purchased in August 2007 for $400 total. With input from the
Steering Committee, the decision was to obtain a true three person backpacking
tent. MSR's Mutha Hubba 3 was the 2006 Backpacker Magazine Editors' Choice
Award. It is a 40 sq ft three-person tent is equipped with two entrances and two
7 sq ft vestibules. While the 46" peak does not allow ability to stand up, its
floor area is big enough for three adults - or a six person card game on a rainy
day per the magazine.
The club also purchased the footprint ($50) to ensure longer life with good
fitting floor protection. The total packaged weight (including bag and
footprint) is 8 pounds, 3 ounces. The tent can be set up by one person in less
than ten minutes, but use the help since you have 1-2 others on the trip. The
instructions are attached to the inside of the tent bag. The only tricky part
that I encountered was the connected main "H" frame poles, but the attaching
straps are colored coded to help. I liked to the two door design with the mesh
ceiling. The inside has several built-in pockets to stash gear. At least two
stakes are needed to secure both vestibules, while 11 stakes with extend all
points for maximum stability in windy conditions.
The warning tag had four main
points. First, keep fire away from tents. Second, have good ventilation through
the tent. Third, choose an appropriate campsite. Finally, anchor down the tent
in windy conditions. (The guy lines are in a separate bag.)
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