FitnessTravelGear.com – Featuring OR’s Helium Jacket – July 2010
I’ll give Outdoor Research 15 points out of a possible ten for the totally awesome Helium rain jacket.
For the last few weeks I’ve been doing a lot of climbing here in Colorado, and that means I have to deal with afternoon thunderstorms that blow in daily at about 2 pm. It’s stupid to leave behind a rain shell, but it’s frustrating dealing with a jacket that takes up lots of space in the pack. It’s been a gear Catch-22 that’s solved so easily with the Helium jacket.
I’ve never been totally satisfied with the lightweight shells I’ve tried – they’ve either been too heavy, too bulky, not waterproof, or not breathable. The Helium jacket solves all these problems well. It’s super light, waterproof, extremely compact, and breathable. At less than seven ounces, it’s about as heavy as three candy bars. I’ve been taking this little gem of a jacket everywhere this summer.
Popularity: 5% [?]
CoolHunting.com – Featuring OR’s Helium Jacket – July 14, 2010
With all the rain in NYC lately, I’ve had a chance to properly test the Helium Jacket that Outdoor Research recently sent over. At only 6.8 ounces, the jacket is the ideal weight for toting around in preparation for summertime storms or tossing in a backpack while hiking.
The fully waterproof Helium jacket, with 2.5 layers of the Seattle, WA-based company’s 20D Pertex Shield DS ripstop fabric protects from downpours well. The fit is trim and suitable for warm weather layering and the finish includes heat-taped seams and hidden cinch cords keeping the lines clean. Conveniently, the entire jacket compresses in to a side pocket for simple storage.
Popularity: 4% [?]
UtahOutside.com – Outdoor Research Helium Jacket review – July 30, 2010
Helium. It’s an appropriate name for this rain jacket from Outdoor Research because it’s so light, it feels less substantial than air. But instead of floating away like a helium balloon from a crying child, it compresses down to nothing in a pack or clips to a climbing harness where it goes unnoticed until needed. And when the rain does come down, the Outdoor Research Helium Jacket is a good one to own as it blocks out downpours like a wetsuit while breathing heavier than a bulldog on caffeine.
In short, I love this jacket.
Popularity: 3% [?]
MountainTracksMedia.com – Helium Jacket – 5/13/10
About a month ago I garnered the 2010 women’s Helium Jacket (a shell) from Outdoor Research. I was desperate to find a waterproof shell that I could take on spring mountain bike rides. The weather is incredibly schizo this time of year, so having a waterproof, lightweight shell is must in your gear arsenal. A high-performance shell provides the freedom to ride regardless of the forecast.
Popularity: 3% [?]
Helium Jacket – 5/21/10
The new Helium Jacket by Outdoor Research weighs in at just 6.8 ounces (size large). The shell is as light and compressible as you’re likely to find. The jacket utilizes a Pertex ripstop fabric and fully taped seams to stay simultaneously breathable and weatherproof. The entire unit fits neatly into its own side hem stuff pocket with hook/loop closure.
Popularity: 2% [?]
Helium Jacket
From a windy and wet fishing trip, to a cool sunset paddle, to running errands in a hellacious downpour, the waist length Helium Jacket kept me comfortable, warm and dry. Even better, it features a built-in stuff pocket, for stuffing and storing when the weather turns agreeable (easy to stuff in under a minute—52 seconds is my record). No need to tie a bulky coat around your waist, just stuff it and toss it in your bag or hook it to your pack with the handy reinforced loop.
Popularity: 2% [?]
