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Single-person grey dome tent with a black floor and red front pole, partially open mesh door and tensioned guylines on a white background
A camper crouches beside a small grey tent pitched on a windswept grassy ridge overlooking layered blue-grey mountains and a pale sky.
Blue two-person tent pitched on a grassy ridge near a cliff edge with steep, layered mountain cliffs and a pale sky in the background.
Blue dome tent pitched on windswept grassland with a person at the open door putting on boots, set against rolling heather-covered hills and distant mountains under a pale sky.
Camper in a blue HELM ELITE 1 tent sits at the open entrance wearing a mustard jacket and handling a small tool, surrounded by grassy tussocks with hazy mountains in the background.
A lone camper crouches beside a small blue tent on windswept grassy slopes with steep rocky cliffs and hazy, layered mountains rising in the distance.
Single-person grey dome tent with a black floor, red and blue support poles and anchored guylines, rainfly partly open to reveal a white inner mesh door, shown against a plain white background.
Grey dome tent with black trim and a red front pole, taut guy lines and stakes, a small multicolour logo by the entrance and the text 'HELM ELITE 1' printed near the base, shown on a white background.
Single-person grey dome tent with an external flysheet, red pole and yellow guy lines staked out, a trekking pole supporting the partially opened front entrance and a black sewn-in groundsheet.
Two-part technical diagram: above, a semicircular elevation with a central vertical support labeled 220 cm wide and 92 cm high; below, a polygonal top-down plan showing a sleeping bag inside with central cross supports and right-side dimension markers of 40 cm, 77 cm and 45 cm.
  1. Single-person grey dome tent with a black floor and red front pole, partially open mesh door and tensioned guylines on a white background
  2. A camper crouches beside a small grey tent pitched on a windswept grassy ridge overlooking layered blue-grey mountains and a pale sky.
  3. Blue two-person tent pitched on a grassy ridge near a cliff edge with steep, layered mountain cliffs and a pale sky in the background.
  4. Blue dome tent pitched on windswept grassland with a person at the open door putting on boots, set against rolling heather-covered hills and distant mountains under a pale sky.
  5. Camper in a blue HELM ELITE 1 tent sits at the open entrance wearing a mustard jacket and handling a small tool, surrounded by grassy tussocks with hazy mountains in the background.
  6. A lone camper crouches beside a small blue tent on windswept grassy slopes with steep rocky cliffs and hazy, layered mountains rising in the distance.
  7. Single-person grey dome tent with a black floor, red and blue support poles and anchored guylines, rainfly partly open to reveal a white inner mesh door, shown against a plain white background.
  8. Grey dome tent with black trim and a red front pole, taut guy lines and stakes, a small multicolour logo by the entrance and the text 'HELM ELITE 1' printed near the base, shown on a white background.
  9. Single-person grey dome tent with an external flysheet, red pole and yellow guy lines staked out, a trekking pole supporting the partially opened front entrance and a black sewn-in groundsheet.
  10. Two-part technical diagram: above, a semicircular elevation with a central vertical support labeled 220 cm wide and 92 cm high; below, a polygonal top-down plan showing a sleeping bag inside with central cross supports and right-side dimension markers of 40 cm, 77 cm and 45 cm.

Helm Elite 1 Tent

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An evolution of our best-selling Helm Compact 1, the Helm Elite 1 is a lightweight, high-performance solo tent designed for backpackers and bike packers who require durability without excess weight. Weighing just 1.73kg (max) and 1.49kg (min), it features a strong, free-standing design, a PFC-free, recycled flysheet, inner, and groundsheet, and compact packed dimensions for easy transport.

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KEY FEATURES

Elite Fabric →
Elite Fabric

The Elite fabric from Wild Country® is engineered to be lightweight & durable whilst also ensuring a reduced environmental impact thanks to it's recycled nylon base fabric & ripstops.

PFC Free →
PFC Free

Environmentally friendly water repellency without harmful chemicals.

Recycled Materials →
Recycled Materials

High-quality fibers repurposed from post-consumer plastic waste.

Solution Dyed Fabrics →
Solution Dyed Fabrics

Saves 80-90% more water by locking colour in at the fiber level.

Superflex Poles →
Superflex Poles

7001 T6 aluminium alloy Poles offering reliable and flexible performance for backpackers, weekenders and all-round use.

Trekking Pole Compatible →
Trekking Pole Compatible

Use extendable trekking poles to replace traditional tent poles or support key structural points, offering maximum stability for minimalist, lightweight travel.

Waterproof Guaranteed →
Waterproof Guaranteed

Fully Sealed Flysheet & Groundsheet Seams for Dependable & Long Lasting Waterproofing

KEY DETAILS

Sleeps 1
Season 3 Season
Trail Weight The bare minimum needed to pitch the shelter: tent body, flysheet, and poles only. 1.49 kg
Total Weight Everything in the bag: tent body, flysheet, poles, pegs, guylines, stuff sacks, and accessories. 1.73 kg
Doors 1
Porches 2

MATERIALS

Flysheet Elite | 20D Nylon | Double Ripstop | Silicone/Polyurethane | Recycled | PFC/PFAS-Free 4000mm HH Hydrostatic Head measures water pressure resistance in mm. Higher values mean better waterproofing.
Inner 20D Nylon | Double Ripstop | Water Repellent | Recycled | PFC/PFAS-Free | Solution Dyed Mesh
Groundsheet 75D Polyester | Water Repellent/Polyurethane | Recycled | PFC/PFAS-Free 5000mm HH Hydrostatic Head measures water pressure resistance in mm. Higher values mean better waterproofing.

COMPONENTS

Poles 8.5mm Superflex Alloy × 2
Pegs Alloy ‘V’ Angle Pegs (12g) × 12
Guylines Grey UHMWPE Reflective × 4

DIMENSIONS

Helm Elite 1 Tent floorplan
Packed
35L×17W×17Hcm
Pitched
220L×164W×93Hcm

SETUP

Fly & Inner Pitch Together Pitch Time: >5 min Estimated time to pitch in good conditions, with one person pitching. Pitching Instructions →

RECOMMENDED USE

Backpacking → Solo Camping → Thru Hiking → Wild Camping →

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Single-person grey dome tent with a black floor and red front pole, partially open mesh door and tensioned guylines on a white background
Helm Elite 1 Tent

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