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Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket vs Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket

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

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Spec Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket
Weight 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb 204 g · 0.204 kg · 0.45 lb
Brand Outdoor Research Patagonia
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket
200 g

Ultralight packable waterproof jacket. Award-winning design.

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Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket
204 g

Ultralight hardshell for fast mountain movement. Minimal seam taping, 3-layer GORE-TEX, packs to palm-size pouch. Men's version 7.2 oz.

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Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket vs Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket: which should you buy?

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