Howling Moon Stargazer Delux New Gen vs Howling Moon Stargazer Tourer
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 Delux New Gen and the Stargazer Tourer share Howling Moon's construction and warranty; where they part company is in the numbers below.
The Stargazer Delux New Gen is 8 kg lighter at 56 kg against 64 kg, which on a factory roof rated for 68 to 75 kg is often the difference between a legal fit and a rack upgrade. Floor area is close to identical at 3.36 m² and 3.36 m², so neither wins on sleeping room. Both list at $1,537, so price cannot decide this one at all.
Canvas differs too: military-spec 380gsm ripstop canvas; heavy-duty YKK zips against military-spec 380gsm ripstop canvas; 200g Oxford nylon flysheet; Duralumin poles; heavy-duty YKK zips.
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
Howling Moon
Stargazer Tourer
The Stargazer Tourer is the top softshell fold-out tent in Howling Moon's current line, with two roof panels that open fully so occupants can sleep under the sky while screened in, plus side and rear windows for ventilation. It uses a 380gsm ripstop canvas with a fully quilted 75 mm high-density foam mattress, a removable flysheet and an easy hook-on aluminium ladder rated to 140 kg. It is offered in widths from 1.4 m to 2.4 m; dimensions and weight shown are for the 1.4 m size.
- Roof panels open fully for stargazing
- Offered in five widths from 1.4 m to 2.4 m
- Hook-on aluminium ladder rated to 140 kg
- Weight rises to 98 kg at the 2.4 m size
Which one to pick
Take the Stargazer Delux New Gen if your roof load limit is the binding constraint. Beyond that the feature rows below — heater port, skylight, annex, cargo rails — are where the remaining difference lies.
Every specification, side by side
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Softshell | Softshell |
| Opening style | Fold-out | Fold-out |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Season rating | — | — |
| List price | $1,540 | $1,540 |
| Weight and size | ||
| Weight | 123 lb— best of the tents compared | 141 lb— worst of the tents compared |
| Packed length | 4 ft 11 in | 4 ft 11 in |
| Packed width | 4 ft 3 in | 4 ft 3 in |
| Packed height | 14.2 in | 14.2 in |
| Living space | ||
| Sleeping length | 7 ft 10 in | 7 ft 10 in |
| Sleeping width | 4 ft 7 in | 4 ft 7 in |
| Floor area | 36.2 sq ft | 36.2 sq ft |
| Interior height | 3 ft 11 in | 3 ft 11 in |
| Mattress thickness | 3.1 in— best of the tents compared | 3 in— worst 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 | — | — |
| Fabric | Military-spec 380gsm ripstop canvas; heavy-duty YKK zips | Military-spec 380gsm ripstop canvas; 200g Oxford nylon flysheet; Duralumin poles; heavy-duty YKK zips |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Integrated LED lighting | — | — |
| Heater / HVAC port | — | — |
| Roof skylight | Yes | Yes |
| Annex available | — | — |
| Solar ready | — | — |
| Carries cargo on top | — | — |
| Sources | ||
| Last verified | Howling Moon product page | Howling Moon product page |
Related comparisons
Or read the full spec sheets for the Howling Moon Stargazer Delux New Gen and the Howling Moon Stargazer Tourer.