Current Price $170.00
Color: Storm
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Lightweight, packable and ready for stormy weather, this waterproof jacket features taped seams and YKK® Aquaguard® zippers to keep water out whether you're caught in the rain or just enjoying a misty walk. Pertex® Shield ripstop fabric stands up to any activity and breathes easy as it holds the elements at bay.
- Front zip closure with chin guard
- Fixed hood
- Elastic cuffs
- Chest zip pocket
- Drawcord-toggle hem
- Seam sealed
- Packs into pocket
- Waterproof
- Windproof
- Reflective details enhance visibility in low light or at night
- 100% nylon
- Machine wash, tumble dry
- Imported
- Item #10443733
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Most helpful positive review
Nov 29, 2025
Tested thoughout the Swiss Alps and Rockies
Summer hike where it may just rain? Spring ski tour with wet snow everywhere? The Outdoor Research Helium Rain Ultralight Jacket will stand up to the harshest conditions year after year and it’s so small, you’ll forget you have it in your pack. Folding up into the front pocket to the size of a baseball, you’ll never regret throwing this in the bottom of your pack or clipping it to your waist for the just in case scenario. I like this jacket because it only has the most necessary features and has built in stretch exactly where you need it. Through slushy winter storms and summer downpours this jacket has kept me dry and warm from the Swiss Alps to the windy Colorado Rockies.
Max Brand
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Most helpful critical review
Aug 27, 2025
NOT WATERPROOF AT ALL
NOT waterproof at all! I brought this on a long hiking trip and we had some heavy rain- I got instantly soaked and literally could see the water coming through the fabric of this jacket. So disappointing and ended up getting sick because of this jacket claiming to be waterproof.
Dr. granola
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Max Brand
Reposted from outdoorresearch.com
Nov 29, 2025
Tested thoughout the Swiss Alps and Rockies
Summer hike where it may just rain? Spring ski tour with wet snow everywhere? The Outdoor Research Helium Rain Ultralight Jacket will stand up to the harshest conditions year after year and it’s so small, you’ll forget you have it in your pack. Folding up into the front pocket to the size of a baseball, you’ll never regret throwing this in the bottom of your pack or clipping it to your waist for the just in case scenario. I like this jacket because it only has the most necessary features and has built in stretch exactly where you need it. Through slushy winter storms and summer downpours this jacket has kept me dry and warm from the Swiss Alps to the windy Colorado Rockies.
t-dub
Reposted from outdoorresearch.com
Sept 24, 2025
in between a rainshell and a windbreaker
not very waterproof, not very breathable.....I wanted to like this jacket, and if the only precip you face is s very gentle mist, in cold conditions, then it's great. It IS packable, and the fit is decent. But if you are running or touring and generating heat, it is not breathable enough to wear (unless, I suppose, it is very cold). But since it isn't very waterproof, it's kind of in-between a rainshell and a windbreaker.
Stephen F
Reposted from ExpertVoice.com
Sept 2, 2025
Good waterproofing, very lightweight, I’m very bothered by the lack of front pockets
This is a very lightweight packable jacket. It weighs almost nothing. That being said, it did a great job keeping me dry at the Giants Causeway in sideways rain.
The seams and taping performed well despite 30 plus minutes of heavy rain.
I would give it 5 stars for those qualities, but I’m someone who both wants and needs front pockets, especially in a rain jacket. Where do I put my hands when it’s raining?
Hikerman
Reposted from outdoorresearch.com
Aug 31, 2025
Bring back the 2 hip pockets!
I have the older version that I love that has 2 hip pockets. Bought this one for my son thinking it was the same and my son rarely wears it because he also wants hip pockets.
Dr. granola
Reposted from outdoorresearch.com
Aug 27, 2025
NOT WATERPROOF AT ALL
NOT waterproof at all! I brought this on a long hiking trip and we had some heavy rain- I got instantly soaked and literally could see the water coming through the fabric of this jacket. So disappointing and ended up getting sick because of this jacket claiming to be waterproof.
Eric S
Reposted from ExpertVoice.com
Aug 18, 2025
Super Light Weight
Have really enjoyed how light weight and easily packable this rain jacket is. It’s very thin, but still keeps me dry and is great for packing on days when you’re not 100% if it will rain but don’t want to be burdened by a bulky rain jacket. Fit is pretty form fitting, so if you’re between sizes would recommend the larger of the two.
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