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Horntools Elements Gen II 140 vs Horntools Elements Gen II 165

Both of these are Horntools tents, so the question is not which brand to trust but which size and configuration suits your vehicle and how you camp. The Elements Gen II 140 and the Elements Gen II 165 share Horntools's construction and warranty; where they part company is in the numbers below.

On weight they are effectively level — 73.3 kg against 77.3 kg — so the roof load question resolves the same way for both. Inside, the Elements Gen II 165 gives 5.28 m² of sleeping floor against 4.64 m², about 14 percent more, and it sleeps 3 to the Elements Gen II 140's 2. The Elements Gen II 140 lists $220 lower, at $1,969 against $2,189.

Horntools

Elements Gen II 140

The 140 cm two-person version of Horntools's Elements Gen II folding roof tent, built on an aluminium honeycomb base with a 300 g/m2 sailcloth outer (35% cotton, 65% polyester). It opens in about five minutes to a 320 x 145 cm sleeping area with 130 cm interior height, an 8 cm foam mattress, integrated dimmable LED lighting and a Sky View roof window. It is the smallest of Horntools's three Elements Gen II sizes.

  • Aluminium honeycomb base with 8 cm foam mattress
  • Integrated dimmable LED lighting and Sky View roof window
  • 5-year (voluntary) manufacturer warranty
  • Manufacturer does not publish a season rating

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.

  • Wider 165 cm sleeping platform rated for three people
  • Dimmable LED lighting with three colour modes
  • 5-year (voluntary) manufacturer warranty
  • Manufacturer does not publish a season rating

Which one to pick

Take the Elements Gen II 165 if you need the sleeping room more than you need the lighter tent. Beyond that the feature rows below — heater port, skylight, annex, cargo rails — are where the remaining difference lies.

Every specification, side by side

Side-by-side specifications for Horntools Elements Gen II 140, Horntools Elements Gen II 165
Specification

Horntools

Elements Gen II 140
Softshell
  • Lightest
  • Cheapest
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Horntools

Elements Gen II 165
Softshell
  • Most floor space
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Overview
TypeSoftshellSoftshell
Opening styleFold-outFold-out
Sleeps2— worst of the tents compared3— best of the tents compared
Season rating——
List price$1,970— best of the tents compared$2,190— worst of the tents compared
Weight and size
Weight162 lb— best of the tents compared170 lb— worst of the tents compared
Packed length4 ft 1 in4 ft 1 in
Packed width4 ft 9 in— best of the tents compared5 ft 7 in— worst of the tents compared
Packed height15.4 in15.4 in
Living space
Sleeping length10 ft 6 in10 ft 6 in
Sleeping width4 ft 9 in— worst of the tents compared5 ft 5 in— best of the tents compared
Floor area49.9 sq ft— worst of the tents compared56.8 sq ft— best of the tents compared
Interior height4 ft 3 in4 ft 3 in
Mattress thickness3.1 in3.1 in
Setup and build
Setup timeManufacturer's claim where published; otherwise estimated from tent type. Expect longer in practice.5 min5 min
Shell material——
Fabric300 g/m2 sailcloth with PU coating; 35% cotton, 65% polyester (water column 2000 mm)300 g/m2 sailcloth with PU coating; 35% cotton, 65% polyester (water column 2000 mm)
Warranty5years5years
Features
Integrated LED lightingYesYes
Heater / HVAC port——
Roof skylightYes—
Annex availableYesYes
Solar ready——
Carries cargo on top——
Sources
Last verifiedHorntools product pageHorntools product page

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