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Wild Country says:
The Helm Compact 2’s small pack size of only 32cm x 17cm makes it easy and versatile for compact packing. This 2-person dome tent is a good choice for medium-duration backpacking trips where more space is preferred.
Our Verdict
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- Reviewed by Basecamp Gear
Features
- Trail Magazine Best Value Award August 2021 & 2022 – ‘Sturdy, practical and well priced, this is an excellent tent for wild camping in the UK hills’.
- Plenty of headroom in the inner, suitable for the taller person.
- Includes two decent-sized porches for storing gear.
- Suitable for 3 season camping.
- The dome design provides more stability than a single-pole tent.
- Quick and easy to erect, the flysheet and inner pitch together.
- Includes a mesh panel on both inner doors to provide plenty of ventilation.
- Comes with a side-opening, tarp-style tent bag which makes it easier to pack away.
- A good choice for backpackers and campers looking for a roomy 2 person tent suitable for campsite stays and wild camping.
Specifications
- Inner & Flysheet weighs: 1641g
- Poleset weighs: 562g
- Total weight: 2167g (excludes pegs and bags)
- x9 pegs supplied weigh: 135g
Terra Nova specs
- Sleeps : 2
- Number of porches : 2
- Number of doors: 2
- Packed size: 32cm x 20cm
- Season: 3 season
Material & Construction
- Flysheet: Stormtex P4000 FR
- Floor: Aqua Stop P5000
- Poles: 8.5mm Superflex Alloy
- Pegs: Alloy ‘V’ Angle
- Guylines: Yellow Reflective