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.
Helium ii rain jacket review.
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.
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 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.
A technical review of the outdoor research helium ii jacket.
All in all the helium ii is very well outfitted for a minimalist rain jacket.
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.
All in all the helium ii is very well outfitted for a minimalist rain jacket.
I have worn this jacket a few times on the trail when it started to spit but nothing too serious.
Then a few weeks ago we got hit with a rainstorm the likes of which i haven t seen since i left kansas.
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 is a minimalist rain shell that is so lightweight it can serve double duty as a waterproof wind shirt.
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.
Then a few weeks ago we got hit with a rainstorm the likes of which i haven t seen since i left kansas.
We recommend using the size chart and ordering up one size if you want to layer under this jacket.
Exploring the technical features of this ultralight waterproof and breathable rain jacket.