Outdoor Research Helium Hd Rain Jacket

When it s raining hard and you are stuck in the elements make sure to have a helium hd jacket handy our go to rain jacket is the outdoor research helium ii jacket read our review of it due to its small packable size minuscule weight and breathability.

Outdoor research helium hd rain jacket.

Weighing in at mere ounces this ultralight coat is perfect for the everyday traveler and the experienced thru hiker alike. Zipped hand pockets pit zips velcro wrist straps waist tightening string and a halo hood that covers your head and cheeks not just your forehead. Take your helium ii jacket out of the packable stuff sack and zip it up to keep you dry and comfortable while doing what you love. The outdoor research helium ii jacket offers complete storm protection for fast moving outdoor athletes.

It sets the bar as our classic pick for the ultralight backpacker. Built for flash storm protection the 100 waterproof breathable helium ii jacket weighs an incredibly light 6 4 ounces. Pertex shield helium hd jacket is completely waterproof and breathable and super compressible and has all the features you need for backcountry and alpine adventure. The helium line from outdoor research has set the standard in lightweight and packable rain shells for backcountry adventures and travel for years.

The outdoor research helium rain jacket is the latest design to join the very popular helium line of rain jackets and rain pants. 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. The helium hd is a full feature jacket. This latest helium rain jacket utilizes pertex shield diamond fuse 2 5l technology to create a very tear resistant packable lightweight design that is also highly breathable and waterproof.

It s so light you ll forget it s clipped to your harness until that sudden downpour. The helium hd uses pertex shield a 2 5 layer 100 nylon 30d ripstop fabric that cuts down the weight while remaining 100 waterproof. Designed with pertex shield material to be both waterproof and windproof. Yet the jacket is still very light weight and i can tug the whole jacket into one of its pockets the one with a loop inside and hook it on a biner.

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.