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7mesh Guardian Air Jacket vs Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Both weigh the same at 200 g, so choose on features, price and fit.
Spec 7mesh Guardian Air Jacket Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket
Weight 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb
Brand 7mesh Outdoor Research
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
7mesh Guardian Air Jacket
200 g

PFAS-free GORE-TEX ePE ultralight rain shell from Arc'teryx-founded brand. Hyper-minimal design for extreme expeditions.

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Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket
200 g

Ultralight packable waterproof jacket. Award-winning design.

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7mesh Guardian Air Jacket vs Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (200 g), so your decision comes down to features, fit and price. Check the full details and current price for each above.

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