Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's) vs Outdoor Research Helium UL Rain Jacket

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

Both weigh the same at 161 g, so choose on features, price and fit.

Spec	Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's)	Outdoor Research Helium UL Rain Jacket
Weight	161 g · 0.161 kg · 0.35 lb	161 g · 0.161 kg · 0.35 lb
Brand	Outdoor Research	Outdoor Research
Category	Clothing - Outer Layer	Clothing - Outer Layer

Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's)

161 g

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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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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Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's) vs Outdoor Research Helium UL Rain Jacket: which should you buy?

On weight these two are identical (161 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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