Outdoor Research Helium
While my down jacket was warm enough by itself adding the helium ii on top of it really boosted the warmth.
Outdoor research helium. Outdoor research sizes the helium ii for normal fit. 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. Superior weather protection lightweight easy to set up even when your hands are freezing enough space around your head to read a book or contemplate the sins of your past without feeling claustrophobic affordable and is relatively durable considering its weight. Outdoor research men s helium pants lightweight waterproof rain gear 4 5 out of 5 stars 95.
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. Our helium bivy used to be the best selling award winning lightest shelter offered by outdoor research until we outshone it with this. Men s helium ii jacket outdoor research javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. We talked to outdoor research about how the outdoor research helium ii rain jacket fits they say it runs true to size.
Outdoor research women s helium ii jacket lightweight waterproof rain gear 79 50 193 65. Reach in your pack and grab ultralight outdoor research helium ii jacket. I went out yesterday in 40 f weather with 12mph winds. It sets the bar as our classic pick for the ultralight backpacker.
The men s helium ii rain jacket is built for flash storm protection the 100 waterproof super breathable jacket weighs an incredibly light 6 4 ounces. We recommend using the size chart and ordering up one size if you want to layer under this jacket. The newly renovated helium bivy. Built with weather resistant pertex shield fabric the helium ii weighs in under seven ounces and packs down to practically nothing.
When a flash storm rolls up and the outside temperature drops 10 degrees in 10 minutes don t call in a chopper. 14 lighter than its previous version the helium bivy is ideal for multiday minimalists who are looking to trade weight for speed agility and performance. Thetentlab new improved deuce r ultralight backpacking potty trowel now in 3 sizes 4 7 out. By ordering mine one size up i got a jacket that layers perfectly over my down jacket.