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The Wild Country Helm Compact 1 is a lightweight and easy-to-pitch backpacking tent, perfect for those needing a combination of low weight (1.97kg) and a small pack size (30 * 17cm).

The Wild Country Helm Compact 1 is a good choice for backpackers looking for a more spacious 1 person shelter, packing down to 30 x 17cm, it is lightweight and compact. Very easy to put up as the flysheet and the inner can be pitched as one, for quicker, more intuitive pitching. Using allow poles reduces the overall weight of the tent, but offers a sturdy, reliable design of product. Perfect for cyclists, backpackers, and Scout groups alike.

  • Three-season design, with a compact pack size
  • Packed Size 30 x 17 x 17cm
  • Packed weight 1.97kg
  • Length 220cm at longest points
  • Width: 125cm at widest point
  • 8.5mm Superflex Alloy poles
  • 10 x Alloy pegs
  • 4 x reflective guylines
  • Packed Size 30 x 17 x 17cm
  • 3 Season
  • 8.5mm Superflex Alloy poles
  • 10 x Alloy pegs
  • 4 x reflective guylines
  • Flysheet and inner pitches together making it quick and easy
  • 4000mm HH
Tent Type
Poled Tents, Adventure Tents, Lightweight Tents
Manufacturer
Wild Country
Year of Manufacture
2023
Berth
1 Man
Details

Berth – This shows the number of people that the tent can sleep within the inner tents of a model of tent, in line with the industry standard. Normal procedure is to look for a slightly larger tent, for example, a family of four usually purchase a five or six berth tent, to give added room and comfort.

Hydrostatic Head (mm)
4000
Details

Hydrostatic Head (Tents) – a waterproof rating for technical fabrics measured in mm. The higher the rating the more waterproof the fabric is. A rating of 1500mm is deemed waterproof, but on a tent, look for a rating of 3000 or higher. Measured by the height of water column a fabric weave can take before it begins to “sweat”. “Polycotton” tents will not have a Hydrostatic Head level, as they are not treated for waterproofing.

Colour
Green
Doors
1
Flysheet Fabric
68 Denier, 210T R/S Polyester
Details

Polyester – a synthetic fibre, made from polymer units to create a textile fabric. Polyester is the most popular fabric for tent manufacturing, as it is durable, reliable and lighter in weight. Polyester does not breathe though, which creates more condensation.

Polycotton - a blend of polyester and cotton, primarily cotton (usually around 65% cotton / 35% polyester split). Polycotton is a more natural fabric for camping, as it is breathable, far more durable material, reducing the effects of condensation. Offers greater versatility in hot and cold climates.

Ripstop Nylon – a durable material used in tents which is strong and repairable due to its Ripstop properties.

Groundsheet Fabric
68d 190t Polyurethane Groundsheet
Inner Fabric
68d 210T R/S BR / FR
Fire Retardant
Yes
Details

Fire Retardant – all modern tent fabrics are fire-retardant under EN5912 European Safety Laws. Caution with fire must always be used, as flame retardant fabrics, will still catch fire given the right circumstances.

Height (cm)
92
Length (cm)
220
Width (cm)
125
Pack Size (cm)
30 x 17
Weight (kg)
1.97
Skin
Double
Details

Double Skin Tent – A tent with an inner bedroom and a flysheet, most family tents are designed as a “Double Skin tent”, as it makes the tent more comfortable, and lessens the effects of condensation.

No. Bedrooms
1 Bedroom
Floor Dimensions
220 x 125
Pitching Order
Flysheet and inner pitch together
Poles or Air
Alloy
Details

Most tent structure are either Airbeam or Poled in design, both have advantages and disadvantages. Air tents are quicker to pitch, but more expensive when compared to traditional pole style tents. Some tents are hybrids, and combine poles and air technologies.

Number of Poles / Beams
2
Pitching Time
10 Minutes
Pitching Area (cm)
260 x 165
Recommended Use
Perfect for backpacking, Scouts and Duke of Edinburgh Type schemes
Specifications
  • Packed Size 30 x 17 x 17cm
  • 3 Season
  • 8.5mm Superflex Alloy poles
  • 10 x Alloy pegs
  • 4 x reflective guylines
  • Flysheet and inner pitches together making it quick and easy
  • 4000mm HH
Features
  • Porch for storage plus extra storage space under the rear flysheet
  • Dome design offers higher stability over a single pole tent
  • Plenty of headroom
  • Mesh panel on inner door and smaller mesh door at the rear offering great ventilation
  • Side opening bag making it easier to pack away
SKU
44HEC10
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