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Reddit mentions of Outdoor Research Men's Helium II Jacket, Pewter, Medium
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Outdoor Research Men's Helium II Jacket, Pewter, Medium. Here are the top ones.
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- Fabric Performance: Waterproof, Breathable, Fully Seam-Taped, Laminated Construction, Windproof, Lightweight
- Design Features: Adjustable Hood, YKK AquaGuard Zippers, Zip Chest Pocket, Internal Pocket Doubles as Stuff Sack, Reflective Logos, Carabiner Loop
- Functional Details: Single-Separating Front Zipper, Elastic Cuffs, Elastic Drawcord Hem
- Stuff pocket w/ webbing loop
- Zippered chest pocket
- Reflective trim on hood
- Adjustable hood
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Pewter |
| Height | 0.25 Inches |
| Length | 14.75 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | Medium |
| Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Width | 22.5 Inches |
https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Helium-Jacket-Pewter/dp/B005BV88T8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1551190748&sr=8-2&keywords=helium%2BII&th=1&psc=1
20g heavier than a frogg togg
One of the cheapest (of the "waterproof breathable" "non-disposable/non"emergency") that is relatively light: Marmot Precip
The lightest: Outdoor Research Helium II
A compromise of very light, but still has pockets and pitzips (and what I just bought): Montbell Versalite...sucks that you have to order directly from Montbell....I much prefer getting free shipping and free returns to try on different sizes
I would get one of these. $100 depending on your size and color, roughly 6 oz. Your waterproof stuff spends 99% of the time in your pack, so it may as well be light.
I have that jacket and it works great. It won't hold up to serious abuse, but for on-trail hiking in the spring/summer/fall it'll do just fine. I also have a significantly more expensive Arcteryx shell made of goretex, and there's not much difference. I bring the Arcteryx in winter and on climbing trips because I bought it in a size larger to cover more layers, it's a bit burlier to hold up against bushwhacking, ice, pointy things, hood big enough for a helmet, etc. For most backpacking and hiking trips, the OR is a better option for me.