Wild Country Helm Elite 1 Tent

The Wild Country Helm Elite 1 Tent is a lightweight, free-standing one-person tent for backpacking and bikepacking. As the lighter Elite version of the Helm Compact 1, it combines a semi-geodesic structure with porch storage and a compact packed size for solo travel.

A lighter Helm for solo trips

A single C-shaped side door gives access to the sleeping area, with a porch and rear storage beneath the flysheet for equipment. The semi-geodesic structure supports stability, while ventilation helps manage condensation. Recycled, PFC-free flysheet, inner and groundsheet fabrics are combined with Easy Pitch and Easy Pack features for straightforward setup and packing.

Key features

• Lighter Elite version of the Helm Compact 1.
• Free-standing, semi-geodesic structure.
• Side-entry door with porch and rear storage.
• Easy Pitch and Easy Pack features, plus ventilation for airflow.

Specifications

• Maximum weight: 1.75 kg
• Minimum weight: 1.57 kg
• Dimensions: 220 × 80 × 92 cm (L × W × H)
• Capacity: 1 person
• Season rating: 3-season
• Number of pegs: 12
• Number of poles: 2
• Number of guylines: 4
• Pegs: Alloy ‘V’ Angle 12 g
• Poles: 8.5 mm Superflex Alloy
• Flysheet fabric: 20D Nylon ripstop Si / PU recycled PFC-free (4,000 mm hydrostatic head)
• Groundsheet fabric: 70D polyester plain recycled PU water repellent PFC-free (5,000 mm hydrostatic head)
• Inner fabric: 20D polyester ripstop recycled water repellent PFC-free
• Packed size: 35 × 17 cm

Helm Compact 1 or Helm Elite 1?

The Helm Elite 1 saves 340 g compared with the Helm Compact 1, with the same packed dimensions and hydrostatic-head ratings. Its inner is slightly wider. Choose the Elite if reducing carrying weight is your priority; the Compact retains the same solo capacity and pack size with a different flysheet fabric.

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