Outdoor Research Helium Rambler Jacket Reviews

Completely seam taped waterproof yet still breathable and comfortable in rugged conditions the new helium rain jacket and pants will be the first thing any hiker peak bagger or off trail adventurer will pack for the.

Outdoor research helium rambler jacket reviews. Men s helium ii jacket outdoor research javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Diamond fuse technology enables the helium rain to be 5x more tear resistant than the helium ii and an even lighter weight. The outdoor research apollo jacket is an inexpensive but fully featured waterproof breathable rain jacket that can be used year round for hiking and backpacking. Using a unique fabric with diamond shaped filaments that lock together the new helium rain jacket and pants have five times the tear strength of the current helium fabric as well as a 50 percent higher waterproof rating.

In 2020 their updated helium rain jacket and rain pants offer a better fit improved waterproofing and durability and are even lighter weight than before. Exploring the technical features of this ultralight waterproof and breathable rain jacket. The new outdoor research helium is essentially a cross between a super light rain jacket and a wind shirt. A technical review of the outdoor research helium ii jacket.

The helium line from outdoor research has set the standard in lightweight and packable rain shells for backcountry adventures and travel for years. The men s helium ii rain jacket is built for flash storm protection the 100 waterproof super breathable jacket weighs an incredibly light 6 4 ounces. 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. One interesting alternative is black diamond s fineline this jacket uses a 2 5 layer construction with built in stretch and has a similar trim fit.

How to pack a carry on tips from a former flight attendant duration. 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. Outdoor research helium ii rain jacket review duration. Follow bigfoot 31 920 views.