Softshell
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.
What stands out
- 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
What to weigh up
- Fewer size options (to 1.8 m) than the Tourer
- 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 | 123 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 | 3.1 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; 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 —, never estimated.
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