Helium II Men’s
Constructed from specialised High Loft fleece, the Helium jacket is 20% warmer and 40% more compressible than a standard Polartec®200 Fleece. The ‘soft fur’ construction has a special double anchor so the body hugging fibres will not pill and will not shed. Sides, cuffs and front panel lining use Technopile® microfleece. This is an functional warmth layer ideal for travel and outdoor adventures where warmth, weight and storage are critical.
$329.00 Original price was: $329.00.$290.00Current price is: $290.00.
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Ross Fincham (verified owner) –
Clearly the best cold weather flece I have ever owned, Extremely warm when layered and the most comfortable and soft outer when worn back at base at the end of the day. Perfect fit and wish I had several more.
Rob Frost –
I’m in love with this fleece. I wear it at camp, in huts, during lunch breaks on chilly days, and around home. Every time I put it on I feel like I’m getting a gentle, warm hug. I did not know fleece could be so warm. The high neck and long torso length also mean no cold spots. Amazingly light for how warm it is. And everyone wants to touch it!
Josh –
This is my new favourite fleece for many reasons. It’s really warm and a great travel companion. I’m impressed by how light it is given its warmth and its ability to pack down. There is also the added benefit of everyone wanting to give it a rub because it is so snuggly.
Josh Lyon –
KINDA LIKE WEAR A WARM CLOUD
This jacket kind of reminded me of the Mountain Hardware Monkeyman jacket…only better. Lighter, warmer and far more compressible. Sitting inside a tent waiting for the blizzard to blow through, I was rocking this with only a baselayer, despite being round -10. It took me home, back to my warm spot in front of the fire. Excellent bit of kit.
LG –
The helium has become my standard tramping fleece. On a recent ascent of Mount Brewster I found that when combined with a thermal and a hardshell it was more than enough to keep me warm despite the temprature with windchill sailing pretty close to 0. The only disadvantage of the helium is that if you have the misfortune of being thrown in a river it is almost impossible to ring out all the water that the helium absorbs; it acted just like a towel..
Chris Todd –
I GOT REALLY ATTACHED TO THIS JACKET – I LOVE IT.
Once we got above 4000 metres in NW Pakistan the Helium stayed on day and night: It was cosy, comfy and practical. The side cleats trapped warm air when the temperature plummeted and the zipper comes right up under your chin.The inside breast pocket was in constant use for my notebook, glasses & knick-knacks; the 2 outside pockets for snacks, beanie etc. I got really attached to this jacket – a bit like a kid with teddy bear.
* Chris used the Helium on the New Zealand Hindu Kush Expedition (Pakistan) August 2014: Langua-tai-Barfi 7017m