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.
This Item includes 1x Wild Country Helm Compact 1 Tent + 1x Helm Compact 1 Footprint + 10x Aluminium Alloy V-Angle Peg
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
The Wild Country Helm 1/Helm Compact 1 Tent Footprint helps extend the life of your tent by protecting it against rough ground and wet conditions. Tailored to match the shape of your tent’s groundsheet, this footprint acts as a barrier to prevent abrasion, dirt, and water ingress, helping to keep your tent floor clean and dry. Made from durable 70D recycled polyester, the footprint is PFC-free and treated with a PU waterproof coating rated to 5,000 mm hydrostatic head. It provides dependable protection in all weather, while supporting more environmentally responsible camping.
Wild Country Helm 1/Helm Compact 1 Tent Footprint Specifications:
- This footprint is compatible with the Helm 1 and Helm Compact 1 tents.
- The footprint is sized to fit under each model’s flysheet, covering the inner tent and porch area.
- Attaches to the tent peg out points using shock cord loops.
Wild Country Helm 1/Helm Compact 1 Tent Footprint Guarantees:
Helm 1 Footprint is covered by Wild Country’s 2-year limited guarantee, providing the original owner protection against genuine manufacturing faults or defects for two years from the date of purchase. This policy reflects Wild Country’s commitment to offering dependable, high-value outdoor equipment across its range. Tent poles are not included within this guarantee, as they are covered separately by Terra Nova's dedicated No-Quibble Alloy Pole Guarantee.
The Terra Nova Aluminium Alloy V-Angle Peg is a sleek V-angle alloy peg designed as a rough-weather alternative to our standard round peg.
16cm long and weighing only 12g each, these pegs are used in Wild Country's range of tents.
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