Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket Review

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Outdoor research helium rain jacket review. The helium line from outdoor research has set the standard in lightweight and packable rain shells for backcountry adventures and travel for years. Men s helium rain jacket. One interesting alternative is black diamond s fineline this jacket uses a 2 5 layer construction with built in stretch and has a similar trim fit. The outdoor research helium ii rain jacket weighing in at a scant 6 2 ounces for a men s medium is fully wind and waterproof decently well featured and fits the bill for both ultralight die hards and comfort ultralighters.

It s thin and lightweight and packs into its pocket without losing the ability to keep you dry. The new outdoor research helium is essentially a cross between a super light rain jacket and a wind shirt. Weighing a mere 6 8 ounces in a size x large it is perfect for wearing in warmer weather and summer when you need to carry a waterproof hooded jacket but want to keep your gear as lightweight and compact as. Waterproof breathable and lightweight jackets designed to keep you dry from the inside out.

When a storm blows in slip on the light and durable protection of the men s outdoor research helium rain jacket. Outdoor research sizes the helium ii for normal fit. It manages to offer respectable stormworthiness and the extended water resistance you d expect from a rain jacket but with the weight and packability of a wind shirt. I went out yesterday in 40 f weather with 12mph winds.

The outdoor research helium is a packable jacket that s easy to have with you anytime and is our top pick for ultralight adventures. Outdoor research helium ii rain jacket. Men s microgravity ascentshell jacket. The outdoor research helium s combination of 159 price tag 6 ounce weight and full waterproofing put it in a unique spot in the market most of its rain jacket competitors are either more expensive or quite a bit heavier.

The zippers are both light and waterproof and a lack of extraneous features helps to keep this jacket at one of the lightest we tested. While my down jacket was warm enough by itself adding the helium ii on top of it really boosted the warmth. Pertex diamond fuse technology resists abrasion without adding unnecessary weight. The outdoor research helium ii rain jacket is a minimalist rain shell that is so lightweight it can serve double duty as a waterproof wind shirt.

Completely seam taped waterproof yet still breathable and comfortable in rugged conditions the new helium rain jacket and pants will be the first thing any hiker peak bagger or off trail adventurer will pack for the. By ordering mine one size up i got a jacket that layers perfectly over my down jacket. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed.