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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. It opens to a 320 x 165 cm sleeping area with 130 cm interior height, an 8 cm mattress and dimmable three-mode LED lighting, and folds to 125 x 170 x 39 cm. It sits between the 140 cm and 220 cm Elements Gen II sizes.

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$2,190
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 —, never estimated.

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