Eezi-Awn Galaxy vs Front Runner Feather-Lite II
The Eezi-Awn Galaxy and the Front Runner Feather-Lite II are both softshell tents in the same part of the market, which makes them a genuine head-to-head rather than a comparison across categories. Eezi-Awn and Front Runner take noticeably different approaches to the same problem.
By the numbers, the Eezi-Awn Galaxy brings 45 kg and sleeps 2. The Front Runner Feather-Lite II counters with 49 kg, 3.2 m² of floor, 110 cm of headroom and sleeps 2.
On weight they are effectively level — 45 kg against 49 kg — so the roof load question resolves the same way for both. Their list prices are within a few percent of each other, so price is unlikely to decide this one.
Canvas differs too: 260GSM ripstop canvas against 260g poly-cotton ripstop body; 400D polyester oxford rainfly, 2000 mm water column. Closed, the Galaxy sits 16 cm lower on the roof — 16 cm against 32 cm — which is drag you carry on every mile you are not camping.
Eezi-Awn
Galaxy
The Galaxy is a soft-shell fold-out rooftop tent supplied on Eezi-Awn's own aluminium rack system, using 260GSM ripstop canvas with a clear PVC roof panel for stargazing. Eezi-Awn states it opens and closes in under 40 seconds using gas struts and includes a 70mm high-density mattress. The headline 45kg weight covers the tent and mattress.
- Manufacturer claims gas-strut opening and closing in under 40 seconds
- Clear PVC roof panel for overhead views
- Published 45kg weight includes both tent and mattress
- Manufacturer does not publish erected/open dimensions or a person capacity
Front Runner
Feather-Lite II
The updated Feather-Lite, with an overhang that shields the entrance and telescopic ladder from rain and transparent stargazing panels in the roof. It shares the original's 260g poly-cotton body and 6 cm mattress but runs slightly larger and heavier at 49 kg, with a 2000 mm-rated rainfly.
- Overhang covers the entrance and ladder
- Transparent stargazing panels in the roof
- 2000 mm water column rainfly
- 6 kg heavier than the original Front Runner tent
Which one to pick
These two are closely matched on the numbers that usually decide it. Read the feature rows below — heater port, skylight, annex — and let whichever of those you will actually use break the tie.
Every specification, side by side
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Softshell | Softshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Season rating | — | — |
| List price | $1,290— worst of the tents compared | $1,209— best of the tents compared |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 99 lb— best of the tents compared | 108 lb— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 6 ft 11 in— worst of the tents compared | 4 ft— best of the tents compared |
| Packed width | 4 ft 7 in— worst of the tents compared | 4 ft 3 in— best of the tents compared |
| Packed height | 6.3 in— best of the tents compared | 12.6 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | — | 8 ft 1 in |
| Sleeping width | — | 4 ft 3 in |
| Floor area | — | 34.4 sq ft |
| Interior height | — | 3 ft 7 in |
| Mattress thickness | 2.8 in— best of the tents compared | 2.4 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Setup and build | ||
| Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice. | 40 sec | ~5 minest. |
| Shell material | — | — |
| Fabric | 260GSM ripstop canvas | 260g poly-cotton ripstop body; 400D polyester oxford rainfly, 2000 mm water column |
| Warranty | — | 2years |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | — | No |
| Heater / HVAC port | — | No |
| Roof skylight | Yes | Yes |
| Annex available | — | Yes |
| Solar ready | — | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — | — |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | Eezi-Awn product page | Front Runner product page |
Related comparisons
Or read the full spec sheets for the Eezi-Awn Galaxy and the Front Runner Feather-Lite II.