These are some of the lightest and also compact rain pants on the market which make them an excellent choice when packed space and weight are important!
This is the Agenda Free Review of the Outdoor Research Helium Pants.
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Outdoor Research Helium Pants
Agenda Free Link : https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/mens-helium-pants-242968
Price : $119
Weight : 6.3oz
Colors : Black, Gray (pewter) and Coyote Brown
Sizes : XS - XXL
Versions : Mens and Womens
Materials : Pertex® Shield Diamond Fuse 2.5L, 100% nylon, 30D ripstop – YKK AquaGuard Zippers
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From the Company :
Building on the legacy of our award-winning Helium Collection, the completely revamped Helium Rain Jacket and Pants take durable lightweight waterproof protection to an entirely new level. Diamond Fuse technology enables the Helium Rain to be 5x more tear-resistant than the Helium II, and an even lighter weight. Completely seam-taped, waterproof, yet still breathable and comfortable in rugged conditions, the new Helium Rain Jacket and Pants will be the first thing any hiker, peak bagger, or off-trail adventurer will pack for the most durable lightweight rain protection.
The 5.4 ounce, Pertex® Shield+ Helium Pants—inspired by our best-selling flash-storm insurance Helium II rain shell—come with all the waterproof performance and lightweight packable protection you’ll need in a serious deluge.
Review Pros :
Durable Impressively Lightweight Waterproof Fully Seam-Taped Good but not great Breathablity – if you push it hard enough you will sweat it in but it offers better performance in this regards than less expensive products.
Good overall fit with pants but could be a bit more spacious; you may want to consider going up in a size – I would classify this as a trim fit so keep that in mind when placing your order if you decide to get a pair. Windproof
Packs down very small YKK AquaGuard Zippers are smooth but do take some work which is a characteristic of a waterproof zipper. Single Separating Center Front Zipper Reflective Logo and Overlay at Forearm Carabiner Loop and Key Clip Elastic Drawcord Hem Elastic Cuffs
surprisingly tough; on some rough hikes where this jacket has been pulled across rocks it has shown no damage.
Review Cons :
Two complaints;
No side pockets – they are missed…
No Easy access to your pant pockets which means that you have to pull down the rain pants to gain access to something that is in your pocket.
Note : This material doesn’t give much in terms of stretching so they may not be a good match for activities which require a high range of motion.
Summary :
What I said about the Helium Jacket applies here as well;
Outdoor Research is a company that makes excellent products and what I really respect about them is that they back up every item they make with a lifetime warranty. I was a fan of the Helium Line when it was first introduced years ago and I’m still a fan today with the latest version.
The quality is excellent. The performance is excellent and in my opinion, it is worth the money 100%.
Something to keep in mind with this jacket is that it is minimalist in terms of design so it lacks some features which may be important to you. Depends on what you want and in the end, I have no problem with recommending it fully.
Again I would like to point out that one should consider sizing up for the pants if they want additional room to maneuver as these pants off a trim fit.
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