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Horntools

Elements Gen II 165

The 165 cm three-person version of Horntools's Elements Gen II folding roof tent, sharing the aluminium honeycomb base and 300 g/m2 sailcloth outer of the rest of the range.

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What stands out

  • Wider 165 cm sleeping platform rated for three people
  • Dimmable LED lighting with three colour modes
  • 5-year (voluntary) manufacturer warranty

What to weigh up

  • Manufacturer does not publish a season rating
  • Roughly 4 kg heavier than the 140 cm Elements Gen II
  • Softshell must be repacked under a cover after use

Full specifications

Overview
TypeSoftshell
Opening styleFold-out
Sleeps3
Season rating—
List price$2,630
Weight and size
Weight170 lb
Packed length4 ft 1 in
Packed width5 ft 7 in
Packed height15.4 in
Living space
Sleeping length10 ft 6 in
Sleeping width5 ft 5 in
Floor area56.8 sq ft
Interior height4 ft 3 in
Mattress thickness3.1 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.5 min
Shell material—
Fabric300 g/m2 sailcloth with PU coating; 35% cotton, 65% polyester (water column 2000 mm)
Warranty5years
Features
Integrated LED lightingYes
Heater / HVAC port—
Roof skylight—
Annex availableYes
Solar ready—
Carries cargo on top—

Specifications last verified against Horntools's own product page. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are shown as —. A weight marked “est.” is a third-party figure used where the maker publishes none.

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