Women S Helium Ii Jacket Review

Built for flash storm protection the 100 waterproof breathable helium ii jacket weighs an incredibly light 6 4 ounces.

Women s helium ii jacket review.

Hence why it s called helium i suppose. I also had the opportunity if you will to try this out in a rainstorm. I ordered my helium ii one size too large with the intention of layering it over a down jacket while hiking. 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.

By far the smallest and lightest ultralight jacket we tested the helium ii is our top pick for ultralight adventures. It sets the bar as our classic pick for the ultralight backpacker. It sacrifices some protection and features to keep things minimal but is still a great option for an emergency layer or anyone wanting to shed ounces. 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.

This ultra lightweight go to jacket shields you from even the nastiest wet weather squall so you can focus on safety and gear rather than how cold and wet you are. The jacket doesn t balloon out the way some other lightweight windbreakers rain jackets do. Minimalists this is your solution for maximum storm protection. Today i want to do a review of a waterproof hiking jacket that caught my eye first and foremost because of its weight.

Helium ii jacket the sky doesn t wait for you to finish your rappel before it opens up. Actually it s the perfect raincoat when not in a pinch. The outdoor research helium ii jacket is so light i had to look twice to confirm i wasn t imagining things. So don t hesitate to reach for your outdoor research helium rain jacket.