Women S Helium Ii Jacket Review

By far the smallest and lightest ultralight jacket we tested the helium ii is our top pick for ultralight adventures.

Women s helium ii jacket review. Even with this in mind the fit is very nice. This ultra lightweight go to jacket shields you from even the nastiest wet weather squall so you can focus on safety and gear rather than how cold and wet you are. It sets the bar as our classic pick for the ultralight backpacker. 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.

Today i want to do a review of a waterproof hiking jacket that caught my eye first and foremost because of its weight. 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. I ordered my helium ii one size too large with the intention of layering it over a down jacket while hiking. The jacket doesn t balloon out the way some other lightweight windbreakers rain jackets do.

The outdoor research helium ii jacket is so light i had to look twice to confirm i wasn t imagining things. So don t hesitate to reach for your outdoor research helium rain jacket. However this is really only true when the jacket is zipped at least halfway. It sacrifices some protection and features to keep things minimal but is still a great option for an emergency layer or anyone wanting to shed ounces.

Hence why it s called helium i suppose. Actually it s the perfect raincoat when not in a pinch. Helium ii jacket the sky doesn t wait for you to finish your rappel before it opens up. Built for flash storm protection the 100 waterproof breathable helium ii jacket weighs an incredibly light 6 4 ounces.