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Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's) vs Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket

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

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Spec Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's) Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket
Weight 161 g · 0.161 kg · 0.35 lb
as listed; size not stated
 116 g · 0.116 kg · 0.26 lb
men's M
Brand Outdoor Research Rab
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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Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket
116 g

Ultralight waterproof hardshell with Pertex Shield fabric, extremely packable with minimalist design. Exceptional protection-to-weight ratio.

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

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