The Wild Country Helm Compact 1 Tent is a lightweight, free-standing one-person tent designed for solo backpackers who need reliable shelter with a compact pack size. With a spacious interior, generous porch space, and excellent ventilation, it offers year-round versatility. New for 2025, the Helm Compact 1 now features a recycled, PFC-free inner and groundsheet, along with a new solution-dyed flysheet for enhanced durability and eco-friendly performance.
The Helm Compact 1 is built for adventurers who value a balance of weight, durability, and interior comfort. Weighing just 2.09kg, with a minimum weight of 1.85kg, this tent provides ample sleeping space, making it a versatile option for three-season backpacking trips. The free-standing structure ensures stability on varied terrain, while the newly updated flysheet, inner, and groundsheet improve environmental sustainability without compromising performance. A rear storage space under the flysheet allows for additional gear storage, accessed conveniently from inside the tent. Designed with Easy Pitch and Easy Pack features, the Helm Compact 1 is quick to set up and packs down small, fitting neatly into a 35cm x 17cm bag—ideal for space-conscious backpackers and cycletourers
Wild Country Helm Compact 1 Tent Features:
- New for 2025 with recycled. PFC-free inner and groundsheet fabric.
- New solution-dyed flysheet for enhanced resistance and durability.
- Award-Winning—Trail Magazine Gear of the Year and Best Value Winner.
- Free-standing design for stability on challenging terrain.
- Spacious interior with excellent headroom and ventilation.
- Rear storage area under the flysheet for extra gear access.
- Easy Pitch, Easy Pack features for quick setup and compact packing.
Wild Country Helm Compact 1 Tent Specifications:
- Sleeps - 1
- Season - 3 season
- Max Weight - 1.99kg
- Min Weight - 1.85kg
- Number of porches - 1
- Packed Size - 35cm x 17cm
- Flysheet Material - 68d PES RIPSTOP PU WR Solution Dyed, PFC Free (4m HH)
- Inner Material - 68d PES RIPSTOP Recycled WR PFC FREE
- Groundsheet Material - 70d PES Plain Recycled PU WR PFC FREE (5m HH)
- Poles - 2x 8.5mm Superflex Alloy
- Pegs - 12x Alloy ‘V’ Angle 12g
- Guylines - 4x Yellow Reflective
- Number of doors - 1x C - Shape Side Entry
- Inner Dimensions - Length: 220cm, Height: 92cm, Width: 77cm, Front Porch Width: 45cm + Additional Back Porch: 40cm
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