Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak vs Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Minimalist ultralight Gore-Tex Pro hardshell, 10.8oz, emergency weather protection
Full details →Ultralight 3.5-layer LIFA INFINITY waterproof shell with helmet hood and packable stash pocket (men's).
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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak vs Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket wins — at 220 g it is 85 g (28%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak (305 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - outer layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.