Helium Ii Rain Jacket Review

We recommend using the size chart and ordering up one size if you want to layer under this jacket.

Helium ii rain jacket review. 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. I have worn this jacket a few times on the trail when it started to spit but nothing too serious. 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. 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.

It also has a carabiner loop for easy attachment if you re climbing. All in all the helium ii is very well outfitted for a minimalist rain jacket. We talked to outdoor research about how the outdoor research helium ii rain jacket fits they say it runs true to size. Then a few weeks ago we got hit with a rainstorm the likes of which i haven t seen since i left kansas.

From reading reviews it seems this functionality on the outdoor research helium ii rain jacket for men works really well and you can stuff the jacket into it s pocket in a very quick time and down to a very small size to be easily packed away. I have worn this jacket a few times on the trail when it started to spit but nothing too serious. Outdoor research helium ii rain jacket. A technical review of the outdoor research helium ii jacket.

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 is a snug fitting jacket that is designed to be worn with only a t shirt underneath as it is for warm weather activities. All in all the helium ii is very well outfitted for a minimalist rain jacket.