Wild Country Helm Elite 1 Tent - Green - Hill and Dale Outdoors

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Wild Country Helm Elite 1 Tent - Green

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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:

  • Elite version of the award-winning Helm Compact 1, featuring a lighter overall weight.
  • Recycled, PFC-free flysheet, inner, and groundsheet, offering sustainability without compromise.
  • Strong, free-standing design, providing enhanced stability in a variety of terrains.
  • Lightweight yet spacious, with a minimum weight of just 1.57kg
  • Easy Pitch & Easy Pack features, making setup and packing effortless.
  • Excellent ventilation, reducing condensation for a more comfortable sleeping environment.
  • Compact packed size (35cm x 17cm), perfect for lightweight travel.
  • 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
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. 

FAQ

Delivery Details

In-stock items are dispatched the same day if ordered before 2pm (Monday - Friday) or the next working day if ordered after 2pm or on a weekend.

Deliveries are normally next working day for orders over £60. If under £60, we sometimes use a 48 hour service. You will have the option to upgrade to a next day service at the checkout.

Special Order items are dispatched within the timescales displayed after selecting your size.

Most orders are dispatched using DPD Next Working Day.

We use Royal Mail 24 for the more remote parts of Scotland, the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland. Please allow a little extra time for delivery in these areas.

For orders under £60, we normally dispatch using Royal Mail 48 with delivery being made in 2 to 3 days. You will have the option to upgrade to a next day service in the checkout.

A tracking number will be emailed to you for all orders over £60 on the day of dispatch.

For orders under £60 dispatched using an untracked economy service, a reference number will be emailed, but you will not get full tracking, only confirmation once delivery has been attempted.

Other Questions

Sometimes you will see 'Special Order' when selecting your size. For these items, we will dispatch once we have received them from our supplier.

An estimated lead time will be displayed for Special Order items.

Yes, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase so long as it is unused and still in it's original packaging*.

You can return for an exchange or refund. Return postage is at your own cost.

Refunds are carried out immediately after receiving your item back. Return postage is at your own cost.

* for safety reasons, we do not accept the return of climbing equipment or underwear once it has been tried on.

All items sold come with a minimum 12 month warranty that covers defects in materials or workmanship.

Certain brands offer an additional warranty. You can find this information on the brands own website, or you can contact us for additional information.

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