The Wild Country Helm Compact 2 Tent is a versatile, free-standing two-person tent, designed for backpackers and wild campers who need a balance of space, stability, and compact packing. Updated for 2025, this model now features a recycled, PFC-free inner and groundsheet, along with a new solution-dyed flysheet for improved durability and sustainability.
The Helm Compact 2 is built for those who need a reliable, three-season tent with excellent interior space and practical storage options. At 2.48kg max weight and 2.24kg minimum weight, it remains lightweight while offering ample sleeping space and dual side-entry porches for easy access and gear storage. A completely free-standing structure makes it ideal for varied terrain, and its updated fabric composition ensures enhanced waterproofing, durability, and UV resistance. With Easy Pitch and Easy Pack features, the Helm Compact 2 is designed for quick setup and efficient packing, with a compact 32cm x 20cm packed size, making it ideal for backpacking, bikepacking, and wild camping.
This Item includes 1x Wild Country Helm Compact 2 Tent + 1x Helm Compact 2 Footprint + 10x Aluminium Alloy V-Angle Peg
Wild Country Helm Compact 2 Tent Features:
- Updated for 2025 with recycled, PFC-free inner and groundsheet fabric.
- New solution-dyed flysheet for enhanced UV resistance and sustainability.
- Free-standing design for stability on any terrain.
- Spacious two-person interior with excellent headroom.
- Dual side-entry doors with two porches for gear storage and accessibility.
- Easy Pitch, Easy Pack features for quick setup and compact packing.
- Trail Best Value Award Winner for outstanding performance.
Wild Country Helm Compact 2 Tent Specifications:
- Sleeps - 2
- Season - 3 season
- Max Weight - 2.48kg
- Min Weight - 2.24kg
- Packed size - 32cm x 20cm
- 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 - 2x C - Shape Side Entry
- Inner Dimensions - Length: 222cm, Height: 100cm, Width: 120cm, Porch Width (Both Sides): 54cm
The Wild Country Helm 2/Helm Compact 2 Tent Footprint extend the life of your tent with a compatible footprint that protects against rough ground and wet conditions. Tailored to match the shape of your tent’s groundsheet, this footprint acts as a barrier to prevent abrasion, dirt, and water ingress, helping to keep your tent floor clean and dry. Made from durable 70D recycled polyester, the footprint is PFC-free and treated with a PU waterproof coating rated to 5,000 mm hydrostatic head. It provides dependable protection in all weather, while supporting more environmentally responsible camping.
Footprints should be used with the 'shiny' coated fabric side facing upwards.
Wild Country Helm 2/Helm Compact 2 Tent Footprint Features:
- This footprint is compatible with the Helm 2, Helm Compact 2 and Elite 2 tents.
- The footprint is sized to fit under each model’s flysheet, covering the inner tent and porch area.
- Attaches to the tent peg out points using shock cord loops.
Wild Country Helm 2/Helm Compact 2 Tent Footprint Specifications:
- Weight - 350 g
- Max Weight (g) - 350
- Weight Class - Ultra Lite
Wild Country Helm 2/Helm Compact 2 Tent Footprint Guarantees:
Helm 2 Footprint is covered by Wild Country’s 2-year limited guarantee, providing the original owner protection against genuine manufacturing faults or defects for two years from the date of purchase. This policy reflects Wild Country’s commitment to offering dependable, high-value outdoor equipment across its range. Tent poles are not included within this guarantee, as they are covered separately by our dedicated No-Quibble Alloy Pole Guarantee.
The Terra Nova Aluminium Alloy V-Angle Peg is a sleek V-angle alloy peg designed as a rough-weather alternative to our standard round peg.
16cm long and weighing only 12g each, these pegs are used in Wild Country's range of tents.
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