Wild Country Helm Compact 1 Backpacking Tent, 3 Season

Why Choose the Helm Compact 1

The Wild Country Helm Compact 1 is the ideal backpacking tent for solo adventurers who want practicality, reliable protection and a compact pack size without unnecessary weight. Updated for 2025 with a recycled PFC free inner and groundsheet and a new solution-dyed flysheet, this model delivers improved durability and a more sustainable construction while preserving the performance that has made it an award winning favourite.

Weighing just 1.99 kg with a minimum weight of 1.85 kg, the Helm Compact 1 balances strength and portability, making it suitable for three season use across a wide range of conditions. The free standing structure offers dependable stability on mixed terrain and allows more pitching flexibility when the landscape is rocky or uneven. Inside, the tent provides a generous sleeping area with excellent headroom for comfortable nights after long days on the trail.

A key benefit is the well designed storage layout. The tent includes a generous main porch as well as a highly practical rear storage space located under the flysheet, accessible from inside the tent. This added area keeps gear organised, protected and easily reachable. Ventilation has also been prioritised, helping to reduce condensation and maintain airflow throughout the night.

The compact packed size of just 35 cm by 17 cm makes it an excellent choice for space conscious backpackers, bikepackers and cycle tourers. With Easy Pitch and Easy Pack features, the Helm Compact 1 sets up quickly and packs away neatly, even after wet nights.

Winner of the Trail Magazine Gear of the Year Award for 2023 and the Best Value Award for 2022, the Helm Compact 1 has earned its reputation as a dependable and practical shelter trusted by backpackers seeking both comfort and reliability. A compatible footprint is recommended to help prolong the life of your tent and protect the groundsheet and porch area across many seasons of use. An industry leading lifetime warranty on materials and craftsmanship plus a two year pole replacement policy in the event of failure, including accidental damage, offers extra peace of mind.