An evolution of Wild Country's best-selling Helm Compact 1, the Helm Elite 1 is a lightweight, high-performance solo tent designed for backpackers and bike packers who require durability without excess weight. Weighing just 1.73kg (max) and 1.49kg (min), it features a strong, free-standing design, a PFC-free, recycled flysheet, inner, and groundsheet, and compact packed dimensions for easy transport.
Weight: 1.73 kg
Dimensions:
- Packed: 35L × 17W × 17Hcm
- Pitched: 220L × 164W × 93H cm
Features
- Sleeps: 1
- Season: 3 Season
- Trail Weight: 1.49 kg
- Total Weight: 1.73 kg
- Doors: 1
- Porches: 2
Other Features
- Elite Fabric: The Elite fabric from Wild Country® is engineered to be lightweight & durable whilst also ensuring a reduced environmental impact thanks to it's recycled nylon base fabric & ripstops.
- PFC Free: Environmentally friendly water repellency without harmful chemicals.
- Recycled Materials: High-quality fibers repurposed from post-consumer plastic waste.
- Solution Dyed Fabrics: Saves 80-90% more water by locking colour in at the fiber level.
- Superflex Poles: 7001 T6 aluminium alloy Poles offering reliable and flexible performance for backpackers, weekenders and all-round use.
- Trekking Pole Compatible: Use extendable trekking poles to replace traditional tent poles or support key structural points, offering maximum stability for minimalist, lightweight travel.
- Waterproof Guaranteed: Fully Sealed Flysheet & Groundsheet Seams for Dependable & Long Lasting Waterproofing
Components
- Poles: 8.5mm Superflex Alloy × 2
- Pegs: Alloy ‘V’ Angle Pegs (12g) × 12
- Guylines: Grey UHMWPE Reflective × 4
Materials
- Flysheet Elite | 20D Nylon | Double Ripstop | Silicone/Polyurethane | Recycled | PFC/PFAS-Free 4000mm HH
- Inner 20D Nylon | Double Ripstop | Water Repellent | Recycled | PFC/PFAS-Free | Solution Dyed Mesh
- Groundsheet 75D Polyester | Water Repellent/Polyurethane | Recycled | PFC/PFAS-Free 5000mm HH
Setup
- Fly & Inner Pitch Together
- Pitch Time: >5 min