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Howling Moon Stargazer vs Howling Moon Stargazer Delux New Gen

Both of these are Howling Moon tents, so the question is not which brand to trust but which size and configuration suits your vehicle and how you camp. The Stargazer and the Stargazer Delux New Gen share Howling Moon's construction and warranty; where they part company is in the numbers below.

By the numbers, the Howling Moon Stargazer brings 55 kg, 3.36 m² of floor, 120 cm of headroom and sleeps 2. The Howling Moon Stargazer Delux New Gen counters with 56 kg, 3.36 m² of floor, 120 cm of headroom and sleeps 2.

On weight they are effectively level — 55 kg against 56 kg — so the roof load question resolves the same way for both. Floor area is close to identical at 3.36 m² and 3.36 m², so neither wins on sleeping room. The Stargazer Delux New Gen lists about 17% lower than the Stargazer.

Canvas differs too: 380gsm military-spec poly-cotton canvas, fluorocarbon impregnated against military-spec 380gsm ripstop canvas; heavy-duty YKK zips.

Howling Moon

Stargazer

The Stargazer is the top softshell fold-out tent in Howling Moon's softshell line, adding two openable roof windows to the Tourer layout so occupants can sleep looking at the sky while screened in. It shares the 380gsm poly-cotton canvas and 75 mm high-density foam mattress with the other softshells and comes with a removable flysheet and PVC cover. It is offered in widths from 1.4 m to 2.4 m.

  • Two openable roof windows for stargazing
  • Compatible with the brand's extension/annex
  • Multiple widths from 1.4 m to 2.4 m
  • Manufacturer does not publish packed dimensions here

Howling Moon

Stargazer Delux New Gen

The Stargazer Delux New Gen is the base softshell fold-out tent in Howling Moon's current line, now with roof-opening (Stargazer) capability. It uses a 380gsm ripstop canvas with a fully quilted 80 mm high-density foam mattress, large aperture windows with insect screening and an easy hook-on aluminium ladder rated to 140 kg. It is offered in widths from 1.4 m to 1.8 m; dimensions and weight shown are for the 1.4 m size.

  • 80 mm mattress, thicker than the Stargazer Tourer's 75 mm
  • Roof-opening capability on the base softshell
  • Hook-on aluminium ladder rated to 140 kg
  • Fewer size options (to 1.8 m) than the Tourer

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

Side-by-side specifications for Howling Moon Stargazer, Howling Moon Stargazer Delux New Gen
Specification

Howling Moon

Stargazer
Softshell
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Howling Moon

Stargazer Delux New Gen
Softshell
  • Cheapest
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Overview
TypeSoftshellSoftshell
Opening styleFold-outFold-out
Sleeps22
Season rating——
List price$1,840— worst of the tents compared$1,540— best of the tents compared
Weight and size
Weight121 lb— best of the tents compared123 lb— worst of the tents compared
Packed length4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in
Packed width4 ft 3 in4 ft 3 in
Packed height14.2 in14.2 in
Living space
Sleeping length7 ft 10 in7 ft 10 in
Sleeping width4 ft 7 in4 ft 7 in
Floor area36.2 sq ft36.2 sq ft
Interior height3 ft 11 in3 ft 11 in
Mattress thickness3 in— worst of the tents compared3.1 in— best of the tents compared
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.~5 minest.~5 minest.
Shell material——
Fabric380gsm military-spec poly-cotton canvas, fluorocarbon impregnatedMilitary-spec 380gsm ripstop canvas; heavy-duty YKK zips
Warranty——
Features
Integrated LED lighting——
Heater / HVAC port——
Roof skylightYesYes
Annex availableYes—
Solar ready——
Carries cargo on top——
Sources
Last verifiedHowling Moon product pageHowling Moon product page

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