Helium Rain Jacket Review

When a storm blows in slip on the light and durable protection of the men s outdoor research helium rain jacket.

Helium rain jacket review. It has a fully adjustable hood which is an unusual bonus on such a lightweight jacket. It sets the bar as our classic pick for the ultralight backpacker. While we wouldn t necessarily call it an all around jacket it s more versatile than you might think. The helium ii is an ultralight waterproof breathable rain jacket that s lightweight enough that it can be used as a wind shirt in breezy conditions.

The outdoor research helium rain jacket is extremely durable lightweight and minimalistic in every sense of the word. One interesting alternative is black diamond s fineline. The new insanely light and compact outdoor research helium rain jacket practically disappears in your pack like no other model can. 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.

While i have only had the helium ii for a few months now the amount of rain and wind we ve had lately has given me plenty of opportunities to test it. The helium rain was easily the most packable jacket in our review compressing down to half the size or smaller than most other jackets we tested. 5 0 out of 5 starsgreat ultralight rain jacket for backpackers april 14 2016 i picked up the helium ii as a replacement for my old redhed rain jacket which finally gave out after 7 years of abuse. The helium rain jacket and pants are among the most affordable options in the ultralight rain shell market.

Pertex diamond fuse technology resists abrasion without adding unnecessary weight. The helium rain jacket is a very minimalist design that strives to be a durable lightweight rain jacket that packs down into a very small package. Here it is zipped into its pocket with a 1 liter nalgene for size reference. Since they pack up small and don t add much weight to your load this rainwear is especially fitting for hiking backpacking travel or even to stash in your car for the unexpected.