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Outdoor Research Men s Helium II Jacket
Last Updated: January 25, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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Total Reviews
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Build Quality
25shell, rain, layer, helium ii, underneath
+72%
-28%
" ... Fabric is impressively rugged and durable despite its thinness. ... "
" ... Love this thing, since here the most I can see it's the 40' this doubles as my rain/cold shell. ... "
" ... Looks like it's going to be durable. ... "
" ... No pockets felt odd at first but the weight savings more than makes up for it. ... "
" ... I picked this up to replace a less expensive rain jacket i was using. ... "
" ... Nicely lite as advertised, but a shade more heavy than the Patagonia super lite shell like this - Which by the way has the same issue with XXL not quite being big enough. ... "
" ... Great jacket, no issues. ... "
" ... Men's Helium II OR jacket: This jacket is awesome, one of the better purchases I've made. ... "
Size
20jacket, pocket, packs, packable, waterproof
+90%
-10%
" ... but then again that's why it's so light and compact. ... That's why it looks so good when traveling. ... "
" ... Order one size bigger. ... "
" ... I was looking for something lightweight that would take place off my old Hellie Hanson and I found it. ... "
" ... Take it everywhere. ... "
" ... Although the size is presently snug, I plan to use it on my AT hike, so with a little weight loss, it will be perfect. ... "
" ... Hard to beat for the size. ... "
" ... lightweight, packable and breathable as advertised ... "
" ... It packs down to about the size of a big mac and has a sewn in loop to attach it to a backpack. ... "
Comfort
17shirt, wearing, breathes, athletic, wrist
+71%
-29%
" ... The arms tho were plenty fat, so . ... "
" ... Awesome jacket, but go up one size as it fits snug in the armpits. ... "
" ... The zipper is a waterproof zipper and the jacket is all around comfortable. ... The cuffs aren't adjustable but they're just fine and stay in place. ... "
" ... Very comfortable, use it on all my hikes. ... "
" ... I tried it over the base, mid, and a down jacket and it was ok for me but possibly too snug for some people. ... "
" ... Super light and feels nice with a t -shirt, measured my medium at 5.9oz but when moving it breathes only a bit better than a trash bag. ... "
" ... I really like the feel, durability and packability of the jacket. ... "
" ... It fits very well, maybe a tiny bit too big, but I was also wearing a thin layer underneath. ... "
Fit
15medium, layer, xl, underneath, layering
+93%
-7%
" ... It fits very well, maybe a tiny bit too big, but I was also wearing a thin layer underneath. ... "
" ... The cuffs aren't adjustable but they're just fine and stay in place. ... "
" ... It fits exactly as expected and is made of high-quality materials. ... "
" ... fit well, could use vents under sleeves, and price a little high, but great quality ... "
" ... Jacket fits perfectly and provides warmth and dryness during my runs. ... "
" ... I just received this in the mail today so this is a review of the initial fit. ... I am 5'11 180lbs and the large fits me perfect with a base layer and lightweight fleece mid layer underneath. ... I tried it over the base, mid, and a down jacket and it was ok for me but possibly too snug for some people. ... It packs down to about the size of a big mac and has a sewn in loop to attach it to a backpack. ... "
" ... Comfortable fit, not too loud, packs down small and of course, weighs 6.4oz for the large size. ... "
" ... Theres no vents . ... "
Water Resistance
14waterproof, rain, wind, soaked, breathable
+93%
-7%
" ... He says it's definitely waterproof, and and the stitching makes it comfortable for running. ... "
" ... Best jacket for rain and wind. ... "
" ... Extremely light, but water resistant and pretty breathable. ... "
" ... It is fully waterproof. ... "
" ... Simple, the weight and since all rain shells will still let you get wet due to your own sweat I figured it was more important that I stay protected from the wind while wet and it does that very well at only 7 ounces. ... "
" ... Waterproof, lightweight and rolls up very compact. ... "
" ... I did a lot of research before getting the jacket as my packable rain coat, glad I did- this jacket is great! ... "
" ... Not provide perfect seal but it does its job as wind breaker/rain jacket. ... "
For Travel
10rain, trip, backpacking, trips, packs
+90%
-10%
" ... if its 45 - 50 degrees, raining, and you're hiking up mountains(i took this on the AT with me) ... "
" ... We took it on our trip to Iceland and my husband was so happy he had it. ... "
" ... That's why it looks so good when traveling. ... "
" ... Perfect for clipping to your climbing harness to cut wind or rain while belaying or tossing in a backpack for a multi-day trip. ... "
" ... the hood and brim shape perfectly to any head with it without helmet, I use this for hiking. ... "
" ... I bought this rain top for a 9-month motorcycle ride through East Africa and across Asia because it's the smallest, lightest top out there. ... Weight and volume are important on a long ride, same for bicycling, hiking or any overland travel. ... "
" ... It's the best backpacking raincoat I've found. ... "
For Running
7jacket, packable, hiking, waterproof, trail
+86%
-14%
" ... Jacket fits perfectly and provides warmth and dryness during my runs. ... "
" ... He says it's definitely waterproof, and and the stitching makes it comfortable for running. ... "
" ... I plan to pair this with my Mountain Hardwear down jacket. ... "
" ... as decribed, lighweight & packable, I put it in my backpack in my weekend 25 - 50km trail running training. ... "
" ... I use this exclusively as a running jacket. ... "
" ... Light weight, Great for, Running, Biking, Hiking! ... "
Drying
7kept me dry, jacket, xxl, rain, kept
+86%
-14%
" ... Delivered properly and keeps me very dry in wet weather. ... "
" ... Otherwise it's very nicely crafted and I'm sure will keep you dry. ... "
" ... Was completely dry, and it was very comfortable with the one layer under. ... "
" ... It's a great top that kept me dry and packed up at like one-third the size of other options. ... "
" ... No problems to report, I'm dry and happy in this Jacket. ... "
Storage
5side pockets, hand pockets, chest pocket, zips, pocket
+80%
-20%
" ... I did buy 2 sizes bigger and that was a good decision, some of the reviews said to go up at least 1 size and I would agree with that! ... "
" ... It keeps a lot of wrinkles as I compressed into the pocket to store. ... "
" ... Pockets I can live without and with that I will say the chest pocket on this jacket doesn't really serve much purpose. ... I would still like to have front pockets but, what the heck, I'll survive. ... "
" ... No pockets felt odd at first but the weight savings more than makes up for it. ... "
Price
4money, jacket, expensive, worth, every
+50%
-50%
" ... We can not wear on the trail like this, so its a waste of money and have to trial different jackets now. ... "
" ... This thing was expensive and didn't hold up for the money spent. ... "
Product Reliability
3-100%
" ... Thought it was a fluke, and tried on the next hike a week or so later and it keeps happening. ... "
" ... this is atypically completely unacceptable. ... "
Color
3color, teal, colors, brighter, also
+100%
" ... The color is definitely a lighter grey then what is reflected in the pictures. ... "
" ... My only reason for a down grade is the colors are much brighter than they appear. ... "
" ... Can't complain too much as I did choose this color over the Coyote (because of lower price). ... "
Weight
3light, small, rain, packable, jacket
+100%
" ... First impressions are jacket feels great and very light weight. ... "
" ... it is half the weight of others I have tested out and performs just as well as any including the ones with pit-zips. ... "
" ... I mainly got it for backpacking myself as the compress-ability, light weight, and performance is top notch. ... "
Design
3teal, much, jacket, green, blue
+100%
" ... Looks like it's going to be durable. ... "
" ... What looks like dark blue and Forrest/OD green is a light blue and neon green. ... "
" ... This one is lighter, Much higher quality, nicer looking. ... I haven't used it yet, But it looks like I won't be disappointed with this jacket. ... "
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Size: 100 meters