Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket vs Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
3-layer ultralight rain jacket, 20,000 mm waterproof, 75,000 g/m²/24h breathability. Pit zips, adjustable hood. Men's Medium. Custom-order direct from manufactu...
Check price Full details →Minimalist rain jacket in 2.75-layer 15D Toray Dermizax fabric. Packs into its own pocket for easy stowing. 5.7 oz.
Check price Full details →Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket vs Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket wins — at 158 g it is 3 g (2%) lighter than the Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's) (161 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.
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