When weight and breathability are key, we reach for our Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell Jacket for our fast-and-light alpine pursuits. The Helium surpasses the performance of heavier hard shells by fusing two technologies—the lightweight durability of Pertex Diamand Fuse fabric and the lightweight, air permeable, and highly breathable waterproofing of a 3-layer AscentShell membrane. This makes for a light and breathable jacket that's weatherproof enough to withstand some of the planet's harshest conditions. It takes up little space in our packs while easily layering in between our mid-layers, backpacks, and harnesses for high-output activities in high mountains.
Price: $269.37 from Backcountry
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When weight and breathability are key, we reach for our Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell Jacket for our fast-and-light alpine pursuits. The Helium surpasses the performance of heavier hard shells by fusing two technologies—the lightweight durability...
Outdoor Research made the Motive AscentShell to get us to the top comfortably without the frills. Its simple design holds more than meets the eye. With seams that keep water out, a fabric that keeps warm and helps fend off the elements, and specially...
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:“I grab this when weight actually matters. It lives in my pack on alpine days and comes out fast at windy summits or cold transitions. It warms up quickly, doesn’t feel fragile under a pack, and packs smaller...