Comet 2

The Comet 2 is a pop-up hardshell tent with an aerodynamic aluminium shell and scratch-resistant coating, raised by a gas-strut mechanism over a 50 mm memory-foam mattress.

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What stands out

Built-in roof rails for accessories
Ceiling storage compartments plus LED light and USB
Full packed and open dimensions published

What to weigh up

50 mm mattress is thinner than the Lunar's 100 mm
No warranty or season rating published
Coverage of the 85 kg weight is not specified

Full specifications

Overview
Type	Hardshell
Opening style	Pop-up
Sleeps	2
Season rating	—
List price	$2,440
Weight and size
Weight	187 lb
Packed length	7 ft 8 in
Packed width	4 ft 11 in
Packed height	8.7 in
Living space
Sleeping length	7 ft 1 in
Sleeping width	4 ft 4 in
Floor area	30.8 sq ft
Interior height	4 ft 11 in
Mattress thickness	2 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.	~60 secest.
Shell material	Aluminium hardshell (top and bottom) with scratch-resistant coating
Fabric	320gsm vapour-permeable poly-cotton body; 200g nylon flysheet; 210D Oxford trim
Warranty	—
Features
Integrated LED lighting	Yes
Heater / HVAC port	—
Roof skylight	—
Annex available	—
Solar ready	—
Carries cargo on top	Yes

Specifications last verified 2026-08-11 against Howling Moon'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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