Eezi-Awn Galaxy vs Howling Moon Deluxe
The Eezi-Awn Galaxy and the Howling Moon Deluxe 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 Howling Moon take noticeably different approaches to the same problem.
On weight they are effectively level — 45 kg against 48 kg — so the roof load question resolves the same way for both. List prices are within $65 of each other, so price is unlikely to decide this one.
Canvas differs too: 260GSM ripstop canvas against 380gsm military-spec poly-cotton canvas, fluorocarbon impregnated. Closed, the Galaxy sits 20 cm lower on the roof — 16 cm against 36 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
Howling Moon
Deluxe
The Deluxe is Howling Moon's entry-level softshell fold-out tent and the base model of the range, offered in widths from 1.2 m to 2.4 m. It uses a 380gsm military-spec poly-cotton canopy with a 75 mm high-density foam mattress and ships with an extension ladder and a UV-stabilised welded-seam PVC travel cover. It is compatible with the brand's extension/annex.
- Uses the same 380gsm poly-cotton canvas as the higher softshells
- Compatible with Howling Moon's extension/annex
- Multiple width options from 1.2 m to 2.4 m
- Manufacturer does not publish warranty or season rating
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— best of the tents compared | $1,350— worst of the tents compared |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 99 lb— best of the tents compared | 106 lb— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 6 ft 11 in | — |
| Packed width | 4 ft 7 in | — |
| Packed height | 6.3 in— best of the tents compared | 14.2 in— worst of the tents compared |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | — | 7 ft 10 in |
| Sleeping width | — | 3 ft 11 in |
| Floor area | — | 31 sq ft |
| Interior height | — | 3 ft 11 in |
| Mattress thickness | 2.8 in— worst of the tents compared | 3 in— best 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 | 380gsm military-spec poly-cotton canvas, fluorocarbon impregnated |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | — | — |
| Heater / HVAC port | — | — |
| Roof skylight | Yes | — |
| Annex available | — | Yes |
| Solar ready | — | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — | — |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | Eezi-Awn product page | Howling Moon product page |
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