Built for flash storm protection the 100 waterproof breathable helium ii jacket weighs an incredibly light 6 4 ounces.
Women s helium ii jacket review.
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.
Even with this in mind the fit is very nice.
The jacket doesn t balloon out the way some other lightweight windbreakers rain jackets do.
Actually it s the perfect raincoat when not in a pinch.
By far the smallest and lightest ultralight jacket we tested the helium ii is our top pick for ultralight adventures.
I ordered my helium ii one size too large with the intention of layering it over a down jacket while hiking.
Helium ii jacket the sky doesn t wait for you to finish your rappel before it opens up.
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.
Minimalists this is your solution for maximum storm protection.
Listed as one of the best women s waterproof jackets i found that it s small size and light weight houdini jacket weighs in at 3 6 oz this weighs in at 5 5 oz make it the perfect jacket in a pinch.
Today i want to do a review of a waterproof hiking jacket that caught my eye first and foremost because of its weight.
So don t hesitate to reach for your outdoor research helium rain jacket.
I also had the opportunity if you will to try this out in a rainstorm.
Hence why it s called helium i suppose.
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 outdoor research helium ii jacket is so light i had to look twice to confirm i wasn t imagining things.