Outdoor Research Helium Ii Packed

Diamond fuse technology enables the helium rain to be 5x more tear resistant than the helium ii and an even lighter weight.

Outdoor research helium ii packed. 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. Outdoor research sizes the helium ii for normal fit. When a flash storm rolls up and the outside temperature drops 10 degrees in 10 minutes don t call in a chopper. While it does give up a little in the way of extra features and durability it still offers excellent storm protection.

We recommend using the size chart and ordering up one size if you want to layer under this jacket. The outdoor research helium is our top pick for the best lightweight rain pant. Men s helium ii jacket outdoor research javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Outdoor research did a great job of sizing this pocket making it small enough to actually compress without being so small that it was a pain to stow it.

Minimalists this is your solution for maximum storm protection. 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. Building on the legacy of our award winning helium collection the completely revamped helium rain jacket take durable lightweight waterproof protection to an entirely new level. 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.

It even packs into its own pocket down to the size of a sandwich making an easy addition to your harness backpack or running vest. By ordering mine one size up i got a jacket that layers perfectly over my down jacket. We talked to outdoor research about how the outdoor research helium ii rain jacket fits they say it runs true to size. Built for flash storm protection the 100 waterproof breathable helium ii jacket weighs an incredibly light 6 4 ounces.

I went out yesterday in 40 f weather with 12mph winds. Since it packs down so tiny it s the perfect model to keep in the bottom of a hydration daypack or multi pitch pack so it s always there. 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. Reach in your pack and grab ultralight outdoor research helium ii jacket.

Built with weather resistant pertex shield fabric the helium ii weighs in under seven ounces and packs down to practically nothing. Outdoor research helium ii rain jacket. It is a snug fitting jacket that is designed to be worn with only a t shirt underneath as it is for warm weather activities.