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Outdoor Research Men's Helium II Jacket

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Price: $149.95 - $169.95
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Glacier
  • Stuff pocket w/ webbing loop
  • Zippered chest pocket
  • Reflective trim on hood
  • Adjustable hood
  • Fully seam taped

Product Description

The perfect emergency storm layer to stuff in your pack and forget about, the Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket for men will always be there to protect you when a sudden storm rolls in. Made from tightly woven yet breathable 30D Pertex Shield DS ripstop fabric, this ultra light rain shell has a clear laminate and is fully seam taped for waterproofness. It weighs only 6.4 ounces and stuffs into the zippered chest pocket for easy packing. The adjustable hood has a brim to keep the rain off your face while the elastic cuffs and drawcord hem seal out icy breezes. This revamped Outdoor Research jacket is 6% lighter, 10% more breathable and 30% more waterproof than the original. If you've been shaving ounces off your pack weight, shave a big chunk off with the Outdoor Research Men's Helium II Jacket.

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 13 x 1 inches ; 8.8 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B0071JW8TE
  • Item model number: ORMEHEJAA-P
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,235 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

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Very packable and light weight.
Dave Edquist
I've worn this jacket on many rainy hikes as well as rainy days around town.
Alexander J Teusaw
Overall, I'm very happy with this jacket.
robert

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Great windbreaker/raincoat
By Aekero on September 8, 2012
Color Name: LemongrassSize Name: Medium Verified Purchase
Well, I was looking for the lightest windbreaker that I could find which was actually water repellent (vs water resistant), and this fit the bill.

Pros:
A. super light
B. works as advertised, cuts the wind and rain
C. I like the hood drawstring in the back of the head, that way they're not flapping around in my face when it's really windy
D. upper zip pocket for keys
E. just *feels* quality, and I even like the color ;)

Cons:
A. lack of pockets for your hands is noticeable, I almost wish they'd taken the top zip pocket out, and added two non-zip hand pockets, about the same weight with more functionality imo
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
It's a winner!
By LSMNC on April 5, 2012
Verified Purchase
It looks like I'm the first reviewer and I have a feeling I know why. This is one expensive rain jacket! Probably the most expensive WP jacket I have ever purchased. But, it's worth every dime! I'm a small guy so I purchased the small size in black and I absolutely love it. It fits perfectly.

Is it lightweight? This is the lightest jacket I have ever....EVER owned! It's called Helium for a reason!

The quality is impressive as it should be. Perfect for the ultralight backpacker and extremely compactable.

I'm impressed with my purchase and would do it again. I've used it a number of times on the trails in the pouring rain and never got wet!.

UPDATE: I've had this jacket for a while now and I love it. it is so light!!! I've carried it all over the place for all sorts of trips and never even noticed that it was there due to it's light weight and compactablity. I do notice it when it's pouring the rain and I'm thanking god that I have it. The fit is perfect and allows for an additional layer if need be.

Most recently I did an overnight backpacking trip into the Linville Gorge in Western NC. Day one, hot (HOT), full sun. I almost got fried. Day two. Praying for clouds and rain. I forgot the sunblock. Packed up my tent and bag in the morning and took two steps and the rain started! Put on the jacket and spent the next 4 hours hiking through some incredible, flooding downpours. Stayed perfectly dry (chest wise). I couldn't be happier. I should say that the jacket breathes very well.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
A good lightweight all purpose jacket.
By Brian Grzymkowski on June 21, 2013
Verified Purchase
I wanted lightweight, waterproof, and affordable (it was on sale when I bought it). This jacket met those requirements and has exceeded my expectations. I knew I wanted an all purpose jacket. I work in NYC, and have a 15 minute walk each day from the train station. I also enjoy camping, backpacking, kayaking, and hiking, so I wanted something I could wear to work, on the weekend, or when I'm on the trail. I have only had positive experience with Outdoor Research products, so the Helium II ended up on my short list. I ended up getting the Pewter one which has zippers that fall somewhere between electric green and highlighter yellow.

Pros:

- Incredibly lightweight. You forget you're wearing it sometimes.
- Water wicks right off of it. Your upper torso will stay dry.
- Zippers are seam sealed.
- Hood is adjustable.
- Feels like it has a bit of a slim fit to it, overall a sharp looking jacket. Less likely to bunch or ride up while wearing a pack because of that.
- Fits true to size. I'm 5'11 and 177 lbs. I typically wear a medium and both sleeve and base length were good.
- Small pocket above the chest is good for a phone or wallet when it's raining hard.
- Quality materials. It's thin and lightweight with the feel of something far more substantial.

Con:

- There are no hand pockets. The chest pocket suffices to keep one or two small items safe, but the hand pockets were definitely missed. The only thing keeping it from a 5th star for me. Just easier to use, more convenient access, and it's nice to be able to tuck your hands away while you walk through the pouring rain in midtown.

Overall I'm very happy with my choice.

Update - 9/2/14 - I have owned this jacket for over a year now.Read more ›
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Jacket Delivers
By EveryDayCarry on September 22, 2013
Color Name: SupernovaSize Name: Medium Verified Purchase
I got this jacket because sometimes it rains when I'm at the range. Based on various other reviews on the Helium, etc. I thought that I would give this a shot. Recently, I was at an all day outdoor training course. It rained for hours. Standing, sitting, shooting, kneeling, walking in the rain and in the mud, the Helium jacket performed in an outstanding manner. My pant, shoes, socks were soaked. but my t-shirt under my Helium was dry. I am very pleased with it performance. It delivered and for such a light weight jacket I now have complete confidence in it. It has proven itself. The Helium is no puff. It works.

I wish that OR would make a longer version with the same material like a rain coat or a car coat. I think it would be great for those hot humid rainy summer day. I could wear this over a suit and tie and it would be really light because it's a Helium or I could use it at the range and keep more of me dry.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Perfectly Packable!
By RCC on September 20, 2013
Color Name: Hot SauceSize Name: Large Verified Purchase
This is a great packable rain jacket. It is VERY lightweight and keeps you dry. There are, of course, tradeoffs with a highly packable, vapor-lightweight rain jacket: Although it says it is breathable, it doesn't feel like it breathes much at all. The fabric is thin and crinkly. There is no lining to separate you from the sweat which condenses on the inside. Even a bit of lining around the collar would be welcome. And it could be just a bit longer. These are really nitpicks, though, as this is a rain jacket that can happily live in my daypack all the time, without even noticing it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

If it only had pit-zips!

That is the only issue, I've taken this camping and in torrential downpours. Does do a great job getting rid of heat/breathing, but the pit zips speed that along faster than it can... Read more

Published 1 day ago by Jason Askew
but nice,

Folds very compact. Light, but nice, construction

Published 7 days ago by Jon Grisham
Great Jacket for Slim Guys/Gals

Recently used for a 100 mile ultra - conditions were hard rain and blustery cold temps
Pro's:
- wind resistant
- rain resistant
- sized long
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Published 11 days ago by Stephen P
Pretty good lightweight jacket

Pretty good lightweight jacket. Keeps the rain out for most showers, but I wouldn't want to be caught in a prolonged storm with only this jacket. Read more

Published 19 days ago by PGo
I had read great things about this jacket but balked at the price

I had read great things about this jacket but balked at the price.

About a year had passed and there were so many times I wished I had some rain protection and finally... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Magic Moment
Uber-light & worth every penny

I picked this jacket up, as my tired old 3-layer Goretex Mountain Hardware jacket had seen it's better days. Read more

Published 1 month ago by John A. Jones
Light packable fits true to size

This product has been given excellent reviews elsewhere throughout back packing gear websites. It came down to push or shove whether I buy the helium or the marmot rain shell. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Enzo
Five Stars

perfect for backpacking

Published 1 month ago by Curtis Porter
Jacket is awesome! True to size and color

Jacket is awesome! True to size and color. Works great. Has kept me dry in some big rain.

Published 1 month ago by Billy Brickle
Brim bends when folded up

The issue with this jacket is that, when you refold it into itself, the brim of the hood gets bent, and permanently so, which means that it will never look right or function as... Read more

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