Helium 2 Jacket Review

Great for keeping the wind off without rustling or flapping about.

Helium 2 jacket review.

Minimalists this is your solution for maximum storm protection. This isn t necessarily a bad thing since it was designed for the purpose of trapping warm air rather than providing fresh and cool air to circulate. 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. 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.

A technical review of the outdoor research helium ii jacket. The helium ii jacket is well named. It sets the bar as our classic pick for the ultralight backpacker. Exploring the technical features of this ultralight waterproof and breathable rain jacket.

Finally the jacket is an impressive wind blocker i ve used it and the prior generation helium ii on cold days while mountain biking to take the sting out on a frigid descent and provide some heat trapping warmth. The new outdoor research helium is essentially a cross between a super light rain jacket and a wind shirt. By far the smallest and lightest ultralight jacket we tested the helium ii is our top pick for ultralight adventures. 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.

This ultralight shell which weighs just 175g in size m is ideal for weight conscious activities such as hill running lightweight walking and backpacking or for throwing in your crag pack just in case. It has a fully adjustable hood which is an unusual bonus on such a lightweight jacket. Built for flash storm protection the 100 waterproof breathable helium ii jacket weighs an incredibly light 6 4 ounces.