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Compact two-person freestanding dome tent with a grey rainfly, black and red pole accents, a small front vestibule and tensioned guylines, photographed pitched on a white background.
Two hikers beside a blue dome tent on a grassy mountain ridge; one sits adjusting a backpack while the other stands with trekking poles and a large rucksack against a backdrop of layered craggy peaks.
Small blue dome tent pitched on a tussock-covered hillside, with layered rocky hills and distant misty mountains beneath a pale, overcast sky.
Two people and a dog stand beside blue tents on a grassy mountain ridge, looking out over layered rocky hills and misty peaks under a pale sky.
Lightweight two-person dome camping tent with a grey flysheet and black floor, front partially open to show the inner mesh sleeping area, supported by crossed poles and taut guy lines with red and blue pole accents.
Grey freestanding dome backpacking tent with rainfly and a small front porch propped by a yellow trekking pole, partially open door showing the mesh inner tent, black base and red pole accents with guy lines tensioned.
Technical diagram of a tent: semicircular side view 222cm wide and 100cm high above a top‑down floor plan 222cm across showing two sleeping bags inside and a central 120cm sleeping area flanked by 54cm buffer zones.
  1. Compact two-person freestanding dome tent with a grey rainfly, black and red pole accents, a small front vestibule and tensioned guylines, photographed pitched on a white background.
  2. Two hikers beside a blue dome tent on a grassy mountain ridge; one sits adjusting a backpack while the other stands with trekking poles and a large rucksack against a backdrop of layered craggy peaks.
  3. Small blue dome tent pitched on a tussock-covered hillside, with layered rocky hills and distant misty mountains beneath a pale, overcast sky.
  4. Two people and a dog stand beside blue tents on a grassy mountain ridge, looking out over layered rocky hills and misty peaks under a pale sky.
  5. Lightweight two-person dome camping tent with a grey flysheet and black floor, front partially open to show the inner mesh sleeping area, supported by crossed poles and taut guy lines with red and blue pole accents.
  6. Grey freestanding dome backpacking tent with rainfly and a small front porch propped by a yellow trekking pole, partially open door showing the mesh inner tent, black base and red pole accents with guy lines tensioned.
  7. Technical diagram of a tent: semicircular side view 222cm wide and 100cm high above a top‑down floor plan 222cm across showing two sleeping bags inside and a central 120cm sleeping area flanked by 54cm buffer zones.

Helm Elite 2 Tent

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An evolution of our best-selling Helm Compact 2, the Helm Elite 2 is a lightweight, high-performance 2-person tent designed for backpackers and trekkers who require a balance of space, weight efficiency, and durability. Weighing just 2.13kg (max) and 1.9kg (min), it offers a strong, free-standing structure, dual side entry for accessibility, and a PFC-free, recycled flysheet, inner, and groundsheet for an environmentally conscious design.

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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.

Trekking Pole Compatible →
Trekking Pole Compatible

Pitch using standard trekking poles for minimalist, lightweight travel.

Waterproof Guaranteed →
Waterproof Guaranteed

Rigorously tested to ensure you stay dry in heavy rain conditions.

KEY DETAILS

Sleeps 2
Season 3 Season
Trail Weight The bare minimum needed to pitch the shelter: tent body, flysheet, and poles only. 1.9 kg
Total Weight Everything in the bag: tent body, flysheet, poles, pegs, guylines, stuff sacks, and accessories. 2.13 kg
Doors 2
Porches 2

MATERIALS

Flysheet 20D Nylon Ripstop Silicone/Polyurethane Recycled PFC-Free 4000mm HH Hydrostatic Head measures water pressure resistance in mm. Higher values mean better waterproofing.
Inner 20d PES RIPSTOP Recycled WR PFC FREE
Groundsheet 75D Polyester Plain Recycled Polyurethane Water Repellent PFC-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 Dyneema Reflective × 4

DIMENSIONS

Helm Elite 2 Tent floorplan
Packed
32L×20W×20H cm
Living Space
120L×222W×100H cm

SETUP & EXTRAS

Pitching Instructions → Footprint Compatible →

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Accessories

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Compact two-person freestanding dome tent with a grey rainfly, black and red pole accents, a small front vestibule and tensioned guylines, photographed pitched on a white background.
Helm Elite 2 Tent

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