Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update) vs Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Upgraded 2025 model with 3-layer Super Dry-Tec membrane, 7D face fabric. Pit zips. Major improvement from 2-layer predecessor.
Full details →Minimalist rain jacket in 2.75-layer 15D Toray Dermizax fabric. Packs into its own pocket for easy stowing. 5.7 oz.
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Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update) vs Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's) wins — at 161 g it is 6 g (4%) lighter than the Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update) (167 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.