Outdoor Research

Helium Down Jacket - Men's

Warm as an oven, light as…helium

I received this jacket in black for Christmas as a gift. It is super warm and windproof with cozy lined pockets and I like the chest pocket for my phone. The fit is comfy, not bulky, and it does not ride up on my long torso, making it a superb layer under waders. It is extremely light and compressible in its own pocket. This thing will keep you nice and toasty on blustery days, without the extra fluff.

Not sure on the fit

It definitely feels warm and is light enough for my backcountry needs. I’m slightly bummed on the fit. Many reviews and “model is X’xx” and wears a size Y” lead me to believe a Medium was right for my 6’, 160lb bag of bones. I think I could’ve gone small. There’s plenty of sleeve (rare for me) and room in the shoulders for motion but the chest and abdomen are much roomier than I’d hoped. Several reviews mentioned it being slim and to size up if you want layers underneath. I don’t think that’s necessary.

Light weight and warm

This down jacket is the perfect blend of warm and light weight

Nice midweight down jacket.

This is a great layer for around town in cool to chilly weather and insulation under another layer when it is really cold. I also love the big fleece lined handwarmer pockets.

Incredible Jacket

This jacket has performed well above expectations. It is well insulated against elements and temperature. I love how lightweight and compact the jacket is. The ability to pack and travel with the jacket makes it a must have for any adventure. This is great for anyone beginning their travel wardrobe or adding to an extensive lineup.

My son is very happy with this jacket. Lightweight but still quite warm and stylish.

This jacket is light, but very warm. My only complaint is that it has a sheen to it. I would prefer if it wasn’t so shiny. Overall, great jacket though.

Nice, Warm Jacket

This jacket has become a staple of skiing and hiking in cold weather! Since I live in the Pacific Northwest I almost always carry it in case it gets cold. It fits nicely underneath a hard or soft shell jacket. It certainly works well and does the job and I haven't had any rips or tears. I got it wet once so far and it has dried and stayed warm. The down feels soft in the puffs! I would want one with more down that's heavier if I'm going in Colder Weather but for my purposes it functions very well. It works well as a jacket that you can wear with other layers.

Major disappointment

I've got two other comparable down jackets from mt hardwear and REI. This is by far the worst. There is little to no down in these baffles. I've never seen an 800 fill power jacket with no loft and that's basically because they hardly use any down. Maybe that's OR's idea of responsibly sourced down, "no geese were harmed in the making of these jackets." Not to mention I immediately noticed poor stitching in spots. Also, it has an awkward baggy fit compared to my other down jackets. The most impressive thing about this jacket is that they are able to sell such a cheaply made piece of clothing at such a premium price. This is getting returned.

Warm and comfortable; runs a little small

This jacket is very warm for its size and packs down well when needed. Lined pockets are a nice touch if you like to put your hands in them. I'm 5'10", 165 lbs and wear a 38 suit jacket, and the Medium fits. But it FITS, there isn't much extra room. I tried it on over a hooded sweatshirt and it was a little tight. If you're close to my size and like a little extra room or anticipate wearing this over a heavy sweatshirt or fleece, I'd size up.