Helium 2 Jacket Review

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

Helium 2 jacket review.

The helium ii is an ultralight waterproof breathable rain jacket that s lightweight enough that it can be used as a wind shirt in breezy conditions. 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. It has a fully adjustable hood which is an unusual bonus on such a lightweight jacket. The new outdoor research helium is essentially a cross between a super light rain jacket and a wind shirt.

Exploring the technical features of this ultralight waterproof and breathable rain jacket. It sets the bar as our classic pick for the ultralight backpacker. This ultralight shell which weighs just 175g in size m is ideal for weight conscious activities such as hill running lightweight walking and backpacking or for throwing in your crag pack just in case. Finally the jacket is an impressive wind blocker i ve used it and the prior generation helium ii on cold days while mountain biking to take the sting out on a frigid descent and provide some heat trapping warmth.

It manages to offer respectable stormworthiness and the extended water resistance you d expect from a rain jacket but with the weight and packability of a wind shirt. Built for flash storm protection the 100 waterproof breathable helium ii jacket weighs an incredibly light 6 4 ounces. Minimalists this is your solution for maximum storm protection. Great for keeping the wind off without rustling or flapping about.

This isn t necessarily a bad thing since it was designed for the purpose of trapping warm air rather than providing fresh and cool air to circulate. The helium ii jacket is well named. 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.