MSR Hubba Hubba HP Tent Fly Replacement

[david847]

I'm a newbie here, so apologies if I've chosen the incorrect forum.

I've been using the above tent (8 years old) as a quick put-up one-night car camping tent for some time now. Unfortunately the fly has deteriorated such that I recently and accidentally put a huge tear in it which is not worth attempting to repair because of the size and because it tore like tissue paper. The remainder of the tent (inner/poles/footprint) are still in good condition. All out of warranty of course after 8 years. I would like to attempt to get a new fly (where? anyone have one for this model they don't want?), and then donate the tent (with or without a fly) to a good cause. I already own several hiking and car camping tents and I have since replace the Hubba Hubba with a cheaper/roomier tent anyway so I don't really need it any more. Shame to have to throw it in the bin. I live in the North Ryde (Sydney) area.

[Moondog55]

That's a tough one
The tent itself is worth something, even if only for spare parts or the poles.
It has always annoyed me that makers will not offer replacement flys for tents [ except Coleman ; for some reason Coleman offer replacement outer tents for some of their range]
It would still be usable under a separate fly tho

[South_Aussie_Hiker]

Is it the orange one?

Earlier versions had known delamination problems.

Search the forum, several had the fly replaced by MSR at no cost due to the faulty design.

[johnrs]

Or if you cant get a genuine item
look at some of the chinese copies from 3F UL gear
John

[teak]

I replaced the fly on my Hubba HP two months ago, I contacted the Australian distributor Spelean and they sold me a new fly for $99 plus postage. The new fly is slightly different from the old one (colour, no upper side vent.) but fits okay and cheaper than a new tent.

[david847]

Is it the orange one?

Earlier versions had known delamination problems.

Search the forum, several had the fly replaced by MSR at no cost due to the faulty design.

More pale yellow than orange. Not an obvious delamination problem, more normal deterioration from excessive exposure to UV, I believe.

I had the whole cross pole replaced free (green instead of gold) by Spelean at Artarmon Sydney 2 years ago when the plastic thingy holding the 2 poles together broke and was lost.

I notice the other replies - will check out, so thanks.

[david847]

Or if you cant get a genuine item
look at some of the chinese copies from 3F UL gear
John

Search got directed to AliExpress. Do you mean a whole tent replacement (which is not what I'm looking for)? Thanks.

[johnrs]

David
3FUL do sell Hubba copy flysheets separately I think,
but hard to search on Ali Express, find the retailer and send an email request
John

[david847]

I replaced the fly on my Hubba HP two months ago, I contacted the Australian distributor Spelean and they sold me a new fly for $99 plus postage. The new fly is slightly different from the old one (colour, no upper side vent.) but fits okay and cheaper than a new tent.

I went the same route and they now quote $121 +P for the 'V6' model fly (is that what you received?).
Assuming your inner is the same as mine (minimal insect screen material), do you find the set-up without the vents too stuffy, or is it not a problem, please?

Thanks.

[teak]

My tent is the one person Hubba HP with the fabric inner, the upper vent was not much use anyway unless a breeze was blowing across the tent. I have not used the tent with the new fly yet. The photo shows the old fly the vent lines up with the triangle of mesh on the side opposite the door. I am not sure what version fly the new one is, the colour is a silvery grey.