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The Wild Country Helm Compact 3 Tent is ideal for those seeking a compact yet roomy shelter for two or three people. It features a freestanding design, two doors, two porches, and a combined inner and flysheet pitching for easy setup.
Wild Country says:
The Helm Compact 3 is a compact tent that’s spacious enough for three people or perfect for two people looking for more space. With a compact pack size of just 30cm x 24cm, it’s easy to pack into rucksacks or panniers.
Our Verdict
The Wild Country Helm Compact 3 Tent is ideal for those seeking a compact yet spacious shelter. It is designed to comfortably accommodate three people or offer extra room for two. With a compact pack size of just 30cm x 24cm, it fits easily into rucksacks or panniers.
Key features include its free-standing design, which ensures convenience and stability in bad weather. The tent has two doors and two porches, providing not just easy access but also ample storage space, keeping your gear organized and ready for your outdoor adventures. Its dome style and combined inner and flysheet pitching make setup quick and simple. Additionally, the inner doors with mesh panels offer excellent ventilation.
Weighing 2.714 kg (excluding pegs and bags), the Helm Compact 3 is lightweight and easy to carry. Its robust construction includes a Stormtex 68D Polyester Ripstop PU flysheet and an Aqua Stop 68D PU floor, ensuring durability and protection from the elements. The tent is supported by 8.5mm Superflex Alloy poles and secured with alloy ‘V’ angle pegs and yellow reflective guylines for added visibility.
- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- A great choice for youth expeditions.
- Provides a comfortable amount of headroom.
- Free-standing design for convenience.
- Two doors and two porches make it ideal for easy access and storing kit.
- Dome style tent provides stability in bad weather, making it a great 3 season tent.
- Combined inner and flysheet pitching making it a quick and easy tent to pitch.
- Plenty of ventilation is provided with the inner doors that feature mesh panels.
- Quick and simple to pack away with a side-opening, tarp-style tent bag.
- This tent is a good choice for medium-duration backpacking trips where more space is required for more comfort, without impacting the pack size.
Specifications
- Inner & Flysheet weighs: 2062g
- Poleset weighs: 652g
- Total weight: 2714g (excludes pegs and bags)
- x9 pegs supplied weigh: 135g
Terra Nova specs
- Sleeps : 3
- Number of porches : 2
- Number of doors: 2
- Packed size: 30cm x 24cm
- Season: 3 season
Material & Construction
- Flysheet: Stormtex 68D Polyester Ripstop PU 4000mm
- Floor: Aqua Stop 68D PU 5000mm
- Poles: 8.5mm Superflex Alloy
- Pegs: Alloy ‘V’ Angle
- Guylines: Yellow Reflective
