Howling Moon
Stargazer Tourer
The Stargazer Tourer is the top softshell fold-out tent in Howling Moon's current line, with two roof panels that open fully so occupants can sleep under the sky while screened in, plus side and rear windows for ventilation.
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What stands out
- Roof panels open fully for stargazing
- Offered in five widths from 1.4 m to 2.4 m
- Hook-on aluminium ladder rated to 140 kg
What to weigh up
- Weight rises to 98 kg at the 2.4 m size
- No warranty or season rating published
- Fold-out softshell needs the cover removed before setup
Full specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Softshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Season rating | — |
| List price | $1,540 |
| Weight and size | |
| Weight | 141 lb |
| Packed length | 4 ft 11 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 3 in |
| Packed height | 14.2 in |
| Living space | |
| Sleeping length | 7 ft 10 in |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 7 in |
| Floor area | 36.2 sq ft |
| Interior height | 3 ft 11 in |
| Mattress thickness | 3 in |
| Setup and build | |
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | ~5 minest. |
| Shell material | — |
| Fabric | Military-spec 380gsm ripstop canvas; 200g Oxford nylon flysheet; Duralumin poles; heavy-duty YKK zips |
| Warranty | — |
| Features | |
| Integrated LED lighting | — |
| Heater / HVAC port | — |
| Roof skylight | Yes |
| Annex available | — |
| Solar ready | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — |
Specifications last verified 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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