Northstar Night Hawk vs Northstar Wind Bandit
Both the Northstar Night Hawk and Northstar Wind Bandit are pop-up (hard-side) truck campers, both made by Northstar Campers. The Northstar Wind Bandit comes in 320 lbs lighter than the Northstar Night Hawk. with the Northstar Wind Bandit starting $4,510 lower.
 Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) |  Northstar Campers Pop-Up (Hard-Side) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP | $41,760 | $37,250★ |
| Loaded MSRP | — | — |
| Weight & Truck Fit | ||
| Dry Weight | 2,370 lbs | 2,050 lbs★ |
| Wet Weight | — | — |
| Min Payload Needed | — | — |
| Min Truck Class | Half-Ton | Half-Ton |
| Fits Short Bed | Yes | Yes |
| Tailgate | — | — |
| Sleeping | ||
| Sleeps | 3 | 3 |
| Bed Type | Queen | Queen |
| Orientation | East-West | East-West |
| Kitchen | ||
| Kitchen | Yes | Yes |
| Cooktop Burners | 2 | 2 |
| Fridge | 12V Compressor | 12V Compressor |
| Oven | No | No |
| Microwave | No | No |
| Bathroom | ||
| Bathroom | Cassette Only | Cassette Only |
| Shower | Indoor | Indoor |
| Toilet | Cassette | Cassette |
| Water System | ||
| Fresh Water | 36 gal★ | 27 gal |
| Gray Water | 13 gal | 13 gal |
| Hot Water | Tankless | Tankless |
| Electrical | ||
| Solar | 400W★ | 200W |
| Battery Type | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Shore Power | — | — |
| Climate & Insulation | ||
| Furnace | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace BTU | — | — |
| A/C | No | No |
| A/C BTU | — | — |
| Season Rating | — | — |
| R-Value | — | — |
| Construction | ||
| Shell | Composite | Composite |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | ||
| Interior Height | 80" | 77" |
| Overall Length | 194" | 194" |
| Overall Width | 90" | 84" |
| Setup & Usability | ||
| Setup Time | — | — |
| People Needed | — | — |
| Jack Type | Electric | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lighter, the Northstar Night Hawk or Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Wind Bandit is lighter at 2,050 lbs dry weight, which is 320 lbs less than the Northstar Night Hawk.
Which costs less, the Northstar Night Hawk or Northstar Wind Bandit?
The Northstar Wind Bandit starts at $37,250, which is $4,510 less than the Northstar Night Hawk at $41,760.
Quick Verdict
Lighter
Northstar Wind Bandit
2,050 lbs dry
More Affordable
Northstar Wind Bandit
Starting at $37,250
More Water
Northstar Night Hawk
36 gal fresh
More Solar
Northstar Night Hawk
400W