Outdoor Research Men's Helium Rain Jacket

About This Item

Fit and Design

  • Waterproof
  • Windproof
  • Breathable
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Fully seam taped
  • Adjustable hood
  • YKK AquaGuard zippers
  • Single separating center front zipper
  • Zip chest pocket
  • Chest pocket doubles as stuff sack
  • Carabiner loop and key clip
  • Reflective logo and overlay at forearm
  • Elastic drawcord hem
  • Elastic cuffs
  • Pertex Shield Diamond Fuse 2.5L, 100% Nylon, 30D ripstop
  • Brand : Outdoor Research
  • Web ID: 23OREMHLMRNJCKTMFAPO

REVIEWS

4.2
61%
Recommended

464 Reviews

Outstanding Performance

Men’s Helium jacket is the perfect lightweight rain jacket. High quality, stayed dry in heavy weather and super lightweight and very easy to stow anywhere. Great product recommendation high.

Packable Rescue Rain Jacket

Great for carrying on the bike, fits perfectly in a jersey pocket of small fanny pack. Definitely only for rescue or getting through light rain bursts, soaks through during long sustained rains.

Love This Jacket

I really like this rain coat, it packs away perfectly, is robust enough so I don't worry about it tearing while still remaining lightweight.

Kaleb M

The jacket is lightweight, just windproof enough, and keeps me rather dry. It's great for around town, commuting, and cycling. I wish it had hand pockets and was truly waterproof in heavier rains, but I'm still very happy with this jacket. The high-contrast zippers are a good touch! I'd recommend this jacket for anyone.

Light And Potable

Lightweight, self-storing jacket. Good as a "just in case" piece. Insufficient for sustained heavy rain.

Perfect Packable Rain Jacket For When You Think It's Not Going To Rain

Super light weight and packable. It's not a heavy duty rain slicker and it's not going to keep you dry in an all-day downpour, but it's great to have in your pack as insurance on day trips when the chances of heavy rain are low.

Great Product

Used the product in Alaska summer and rain and it was comfortable and extremely lightweight

Versatile & Great

Great at keeping the rain out, while staying really light and easily packable in my trail running vest. It also does a great job of cutting the wind too. A great addition to my trail running kit.

Water Resistant And Light Weight!

I wore this jacket periodically during the Endless Mountains Expedition Adventure Race and was very satisfied! It kept me dry in the rain, warm as an extra layer at night, and was very durable and easy to pack!

It’s A Great Lightweights Product

i’ve had mine for 3 years and it’s still working perfectly

Do Not Buy - It Leaks.

The first time that I used this jacket in fairly light rain, it leaked badly. Do not buy.

Great Ultralight Rain Jacket

Easy to pack, lightweight rain jacket. Doesn't keep rain completely out when it's downpouring, but that is to be expected with a UL jacket. Otherwise does great in light rain and soggy conditions.

Peter H

Backpacking requires the forethought to bring only what you need as weight becomes a significant factor with extended trips. This Helium jacket is a game changer when it comes to weather protection. The weightless feel and bombproof protection it provides makes it a companion on not only backpacking trips, but day hikes, after dinner walks, bike rides and simply dinner outings when weather is sketchy. I'm 5'9" and the Medium is perfect for me - allowing for a midweight layer underneath.

Leaks

After using this for the first time, it leaks. Was out in a steady drizzle for about an hour and water soaked through the material getting me wet

Great Rain Jacket!

Light weight, breathable, comfortable, and compact. Great for backpacking in the PNW!

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