Wild Country - Helm Elite 2

Ive just bought their new Helm Elite 2. It can be had for £300 from outdoor gear essentials. I’ve just upgraded from my OEX Phoxx 2 and plan on bringing my gf camping as she has bought her sleep system. Seems a great size, very strong and will probably work almost 4 season. Weighs 2kg and is as strong as the original helm, seems a great bet if OP can stretch to £300. Recommend the groundsheet too so you can put bags in vestibules without them getting wet.

I’ve only tested in the garden so far, but it comfortably fits 2, feels very strong and I personally love the colour. Heading up to the lakes this weekend where it’ll get a proper test, but so far it seems amazing.

pioneer a 1.5 person tent, i found the helm 2 too tight for 2 and personally i think it is overrated, saggy inner and unless you are under 6 foot too short either side of the centre. I have a hubbahubba clone and we find it fine for 2. Our main tent is an X-Mid 2 and that appears to tick all your boxes. Easily best 2 person tent we have used.

Helm 2 will not disappoint

Naturehike or any vango within budget. You won’t go wrong with vango. My first wild camping tent was a vango and it lasted years. I was going to get it repaired, I loved it that much but now use a terra nova or wild country helm.