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Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket vs Outdoor Research Helium UL Rain Jacket

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

Outdoor Research Helium UL Rain Jacket is the lighter option — 59 g lighter than the Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket (27% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket Outdoor Research Helium UL Rain Jacket
Weight 220 g · 0.220 kg · 0.49 lb 161 g · 0.161 kg · 0.35 lb
Brand Helly Hansen Outdoor Research
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket
220 g

Ultralight 3.5-layer LIFA INFINITY waterproof shell with helmet hood and packable stash pocket (men's).

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Outdoor Research Helium UL Rain Jacket
161 g

2.75-layer ultralight rain jacket with 15-denier Pertex Shield shell. Packs into its own chest pocket. Rated for sustained heavy rain.

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Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket vs Outdoor Research Helium UL Rain Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Outdoor Research Helium UL Rain Jacket wins — at 161 g it is 59 g (27%) lighter than the Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket (220 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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