The Wild Country Helm Elite 1 Tent in green offers a lightweight, robust shelter tailored for solo backpackers and bikepackers. Weighing between 1.57kg and 1.75kg, it delivers reliable free-standing performance with environmentally conscious materials, including a PFC-free recycled flysheet, inner, and groundsheet. Its compact pack size ensures effortless transport while maintaining durability and protection on the trail.
The Wild Country Helm Elite 1 Tent is expertly crafted for solo adventurers who prioritize a lightweight yet durable shelter. Perfect for backpacking and long-distance trekking, it balances weight, stability, and comfort to enhance your outdoor experience. Updated for 2025 with a recycled, PFC-free flysheet, inner, and groundsheet, it combines eco-conscious materials with reliable weather resistance and lasting durability. Its thoughtful design ensures dependable protection while minimising environmental impact.
The Wild Country Helm Elite 1 Tent features a free-standing, semi-geodesic design that offers exceptional wind resistance, ensuring dependable shelter in exposed environments. Its straightforward pitching system performs well even in adverse weather, while the compact packed dimensions (35cm x 17cm) make it easy to carry in a rucksack or bikepacking setup. Superior ventilation reduces condensation for a comfortable interior, and the tent includes a roomy porch for gear storage alongside a single C-shaped side door for convenient access. This tent combines practicality and performance for serious solo adventurers.
Wild Country Helm Elite 1 Tent Specifications:
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Elite version of the award-winning Helm Compact 1, featuring a lighter overall weight.
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Recycled, PFC-free flysheet, inner, and groundsheet, offering sustainability without compromise.
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Strong, free-standing design, providing enhanced stability in a variety of terrains.
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Lightweight yet spacious, with a minimum weight of just 1.57kg
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Easy Pitch & Easy Pack features, making setup and packing effortless.
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Excellent ventilation, reducing condensation for a more comfortable sleeping environment.
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Compact packed size (35cm x 17cm), perfect for lightweight travel.
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Rear storage area under the flysheet for extra gear access.
We recommend using a footprint that sits under the groundsheet and porch area to help prolong the life of your tent.
| Sleeps |
1 |
| Season Rating |
3 Season |
| Max Weight |
1.75kg |
| Min Weight |
1.57kg |
| Pack Size |
35cm x 17cm |
| Flysheet Material |
20d Nylon RIPSTOP Si / PU Recycled PFC FREE (4m HH) |
| Inner Material |
20d 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 Grey Dyneema Reflective |
| Doors |
1x C-Shape Side Entry |
| Inner Dimensions |
Length: 220cm, Height: 92cm, Width: 80cm, Front Porch Width: 50cm, Additional Back Porch Width: 40cm |
Sustainability & Guarantee
The Helm Elite 1 is built with sustainability in mind, featuring recycled, PFC-free materials to reduce its environmental impact.
All Wild Country tents come with a 2-year guarantee on materials and craftsmanship, along with a 2-year No Quibble alloy pole replacement guarantee for additional peace of mind.