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Arc'teryx Helium Jacket vs Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Both weigh the same at 162 g, so choose on features, price and fit.
Arc'teryx Helium Jacket
162 g
Ultralight waterproof-breathable rain jacket at 5.7 oz using N10p-X AC nylon with Gore-Tex technology. Packable into chest pocket. Men's medium.
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162 g
Minimalist rain jacket with Toray Dermizax 2.75-layer 15D construction, highly breathable and compressible for fast-and-light mountain use.
Check price Full details →Arc'teryx Helium Jacket vs Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket: which should you buy?
On weight these two are identical (162 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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