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Outdoor Research Women's Helium II Jacket

by Outdoor Research

38 customer reviews

Price:	$108.61 - $189.95
Sale:	Lower price available on select options

Size:

| Fit: As expected (93%)

Color: Hydro

Fully seam taped
Stuff pocket w/ webbing loop
Ultralight, waterproof and breathable
Zippered chest pocket
Adjustable hood

Outdoor Research Women's Helium II Jacket

$108.61 - $189.95

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Product Details

Product Dimensions: 15 x 11 x 2 inches ; 7 ounces
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Domestic Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
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ASIN: B0071JDSF2
Item model number: ORWHELIJ-P
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,837 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
- #20 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Cycling > Clothing > Women > Jackets
- #413 in Clothing > Women > Coats, Jackets & Vests > Active & Performance
- #2197 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Outdoor Clothing > Women

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Lightweight and tough.

By kathy on November 3, 2012

Size: LargeColor: Tigerlily Verified Purchase

I purchased this jacket for two reasons. I wanted a lightweight rain jacket that was effective yet durable for hiking. This jacket is both! It weighs so little and takes up very little pack space. I also wanted a lightweight jacket for travel. This jacket fits in a purse so you can always be prepared. It fits over a fleece without a problem and the sleeves are long enough for me. (I have long arms.) An improvement could be made in the length of the back of the jacket. For me at 5'8" tall, it could be slightly longer. However, the jacket is tough and when I was in the rain for a whole day, it kept me dry. I like it so much I am considering buying it in a more conservative color.

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Super Lightweight Rain or Wind Shell

By Peter on January 7, 2014

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This is a super lightweight rain or wind shell. It packs down to practically nothing both in weight and size making it perfect for travel, stadium wear, or back-packing and it IS 100% water proof.

Women's size is fitted at the waist a bit so it looks sharp. Colors are true and vibrant.

It does not have a liner so it might feel clamy aginst your bare skin in a wet rain, but it isn't supposed to be a full jacket, its just a shell. One you can stuff in the corner of your carry on or day bag, even into the bottom of a medium sized purse. The one down side is that this jacket itself has only one pocket up at your chest. However if it had lots of pockets you would fill them with stuff, and then how would you fit it so easily into your luggage or carry-bag?

When you unpack it you will definately shake your head: You will ask yourself how something so slight and lightweight could cost so much.... but then when you pack it and use it you will see why its not inexpensive.... it is precisely because it IS so light and small and yet still 100% effective that it can command the price. If you have been looking for a lightweight rain shell buy this one, you will love it.

Peter

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Amazingly Compact Jacket that is still Waterproof and Breathable

By Deborah Cull on August 26, 2015

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We've been using the Patagonia Houdini Jacket for emergencies. It's the smallest jacket I had ever found and it worked in a pinch. But I found out the hard way that when they described it as "water resistant," that meant water resistant for about 5 minutes of rain. The jacket works great for other things, but waterproof it is not. So I've been searching for a waterPROOF jacket that is as small as possible to keep in my purse for emergencies. I'm so glad I found this jacket. I came upon this jacket when reading reviews on an outdoor gear site. 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. Actually, it's the perfect raincoat when not in a pinch.

I also had the opportunity, if you will, to try this out in a rainstorm. We were walking down the street watching the rain across the bay. Within five minutes, the storm had formed above us and the rain started pelting down. We had our jackets clipped to our shorts and pulled them on. The jacket worked perfectly: I stayed dry. They did not, however, protect us from the lightning.

If you are considering this jacket, consider it carefully. They have pared it down as much as possible to save on space and weight and it will not have all the bells and whistles that a heavier jacket would have. It has a very specific purpose and that purpose is to be as waterproof and breathable as possible in as little space as possible. They took out hand pockets and there are no velcro straps at the wrists. It's also shorter than the average rain coat. My arms did get wet because I was messing with my hood when it started raining.Read more ›

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Nice jacket but not waterproof, more like water resistant

By Sarah Jackson on July 11, 2014

Size: MediumColor: Hydro Verified Purchase

Bought this baby to test it out in both the wilds of Alaska as well as the John Muir Trail. It is a good jacket for some extra warmth in chilly weather. Fits great, love the blue color and but it only sort of keeps the rain out of my life. There were a few days of downpour rain on my JMT trip and after about a 1/2 hour - hour the jacket would soak completely through. So keep in mind that it is more water resistant and you will be a happy camper. I am 5'2", 150lbs with a bit extra up top and the size medium I got fits with room. I do wish there were some side pockets but no big deal, still a great jacket!

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Can't tighten hood...blows off in wind

By Lindsay E Rawlings on September 1, 2014

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I bought this jacket for an Alaskan trip. It was perfect to layer over a fleece in the late August weather and for a 20 minute period spent on a glacier. It was so easy to fold it up and shove wherever.
Then I went to Vancouver and it got rainy and windy. The hood would blow back and off my head if I didn't hold it, which was uncomfortable and impractical. There needs to be a way to tighten the hood so for that reason I don't really recommend it since it won't keep you dry if you are moving and there is wind.

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Water Resistant, Not Waterproof

By kkbair on May 11, 2015

Size: X-SmallColor: Orchid Verified Purchase

Overall, a good jacket. Works best in patches of light rain. Would not recommend this to someone looking for something fully and consistently waterproof. For future expeditions, I will invest a bit more financially, and use a rain jacket made with Gore-Tex. It may not be as packable, but much more functional.

PROS
- lightweight, very packable
- wind-resistant
- size medium fit true to size (I am 5'8" / 145 lbs)
- hood adjustment is nice and worked properly

CONS / IMPROVEMENTS
- as another user mentioned, it would be more appropriate to call this jacket water-resistant, not waterproof. Best to be used for light, inconsistent rainfall. Brand new, I used this on multiple (very) rainy hikes in New Zealand and was soaked within an hour, each use.
- at least one pocket on the side (in addition to the breast pocket) would be ideal
- overpriced for the quality

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

Great Jacket

Awesome jacket I bought this for my wife fits her perfectly and keeps her dry. As always Outdoor Research has outdone themselves.

Published 1 month ago by avidhiker

Wrinkles

Thought I would love this jacket. The Hydro color is fabulous. I've worn it in the rain and as a windbreaker and it performs very well. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Mary

Great for travel.

This is lightweight and durable enough. When I travel, I pack very light! If I think there's a chance of rain, I'll bring this because it takes up no space, and it works well. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Jane

Easy to pack

Comfortable and light. Perfect for long distance hiking. Blocked the rain well.

Published 3 months ago by Brandi Ducoeur

Compact light travel raincoat.

Packs very small into its own pocket. Great for overseas travel--light and compact. Good colors and appear as they do online. Nice and waterproof. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Suellen M. Herwehe

Five Stars

Best ultralight raincoat you can get!

Published 4 months ago by Anonymous

Nice and lightweight

Did not use in a storm but held up well in the rain. Nice and lightweight.

Published 7 months ago by sharol

Great Jacket!!

Great light weight. Was suprise how it held up. Took it on the Pacific Crest Trail-- Stayed dry all day and at night shook it off then slept with it to dry more-- Was dry and ready... Read more

Published 10 months ago by MALEEA

I love this rain jacket

I love this rain jacket. It is perfect to throw into a backpack for a weekend trip or to take on an extended hike. It weighs practically nothing and stuffs down to a tiny ball.

Published 10 months ago by Paige

Excellent light weight jacket

Excellent light weight jacket. We didn't get as much rain as expected in New Zealand to put it to the test, but it was still a very useful windbreak jacket for travel and hiking.

Published 13 months ago by Amazon Shopper

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