Outdoor Research Helium

Built with weather resistant pertex shield fabric the helium ii weighs in under seven ounces and packs down to practically nothing.

Outdoor research helium.

Men s helium ii jacket outdoor research javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Outdoor research men s helium pants lightweight waterproof rain gear 4 5 out of 5 stars 95. It sets the bar as our classic pick for the ultralight backpacker. 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.

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 newly renovated helium bivy. By ordering mine one size up i got a jacket that layers perfectly over my down jacket. The outdoor research helium bivy ticks all of the boxes.

Superior weather protection lightweight easy to set up even when your hands are freezing enough space around your head to read a book or contemplate the sins of your past without feeling claustrophobic affordable and is relatively durable considering its weight. 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. I went out yesterday in 40 f weather with 12mph winds. Reach in your pack and grab ultralight outdoor research helium ii jacket.

Outdoor research sizes the helium ii for normal fit. We recommend using the size chart and ordering up one size if you want to layer under this jacket. Outdoor research women s helium ii jacket lightweight waterproof rain gear 79 50 193 65. Thetentlab new improved deuce r ultralight backpacking potty trowel now in 3 sizes 4 7 out.

Our helium bivy used to be the best selling award winning lightest shelter offered by outdoor research until we outshone it with this. When a flash storm rolls up and the outside temperature drops 10 degrees in 10 minutes don t call in a chopper. We talked to outdoor research about how the outdoor research helium ii rain jacket fits they say it runs true to size. 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.