The hooded version of the venerable Helios Jacket rapidly became the belay jacket of choice and it’s easy to see why. With unprecedented warmth to weight ratio, a sculpted, insulated hood, and the classic design features of its elder sibling, the Helios Hoody straddles the line between essential climbing gear and base camp indulgence. If you’ve been lugging layers of fleece into the backcountry your pack is about to get a lot lighter. A popular choice for the Cascade Range, the Helios Hoody has built a loyal following among everyone from the hard-core alpinist to the weekend backpacker. The Helios recently gained a few inches in length, but it remains short enough to ride comfortably above a harness while the two-way zipper provides increased versatility. The athletic fit is cut to allow several light base layers while still accommodating a shell when the weather really turns south.
Ideal For: Alpine Bivies/Cold Weather Belays/Ski Touring/Big Wall Climbs/Backpacking/General Use
•Quilted construction
•Dual-drawcord insulated hood
•YKK #5 2-way Vislon zipper with windproof micro-fleece backer
•Lycra sealed hand-warmer pockets
•Zippered internal stash pocket
•Lycra hem and cuff
| Fit | Athletic |
|---|---|
| Garment Shell Fabric | Pertex® Endurance® LT |
| Fill Power | 850+ Goose Down |
| Fill Weight | 7.8 oz / 221 g (medium) |
| Packed Weight | 1 lb / 453.5 g (medium) |
| Packed Size | 7" x 8" |
| Origin | Imported |