Winner of the Trail Magazine Gear of the Year 2023 and Best Value Award 2022.
The Wild Country Helm Compact 1 One-Person Tent in green is a high-quality shelter option for solo backpackers, featuring a lightweight and compact design. Its spacious interior, ample porch area, and superior ventilation allow for comfortable use in any season. Updated for 2025, this model boasts a recyclable and PFC-free interior and groundsheet, as well as a new solution-dyed flysheet for increased durability and eco-friendly functionality.
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
- 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.
We recommend using a footprint that sits under the groundsheet and porch area to help prolong the life of your tent.
Wild Country Helm Compact 1 Specification
| Sleeps |
1 |
| Season |
3 |
| Max Weight |
2.08kg |
| 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 |
Sustainability & Guarantee:
The Helm Compact 1 is designed with sustainability in mind, using recycled, PFC-free materials and a solution-dyed flysheet to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high performance.
All Wild Country tents come with a 2-year guarantee, ensuring reliability for every adventure.