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One of the original pieces in our lineup, the Helios Vest is a powerhouse classic that's chock full of core-warming 900+ fill power down. With Lycra arm holes and hem to seal in the heat, an insulated draft tube behind the zipper, and an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio, this is a great vest for keeping your core warm in colder weather.
Great for: Backpacking, alpine ascents, ski touring, backpacking, general cold weather
Details
- Quilted construction
- Insulated Draft Tube
- YKK #5 2-way Vislon zipper with windproof micro-fleece backer
- Lycra sealed hand-warmer pockets
- Zippered internal stash pocket
- Lycra hem and arm holes
- Made in Seattle, USA of imported materials
Additional Info
Garment Fit |
Men's Cut |
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Garment Type | Midweight Down Vest |
Shell |
Pertex® Endurance® LT |
Fill Power | 900+ Goose Down |
Origin | Made in Vancouver, Canada and Seattle, USA and of imported materials |
Fill Weight | 4.8 oz / 136 g (size Medium) |
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Average Weight | 10 oz / 283 g (size Medium) |
Packed Size | 3L |
Sizing
Midweight Garments
Feathered Friends Midweight garments offer tremendous warmth. Typically worn as an outer layer, these are designed to accommodate a coupe of layers underneath.
To Measure
Sleeve:
With your arms slightly bent measure from the center of the back of your neck, along the length of your arm, to your wrist
Chest:
Measure around your chest holding the measuring tape under your armpit
Waist:
Measure around your waist at the narrowest part
Inseam:
While standing, measure from the inside of your leg from crotch to ankle
SIZING - INCHES |
XS
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S
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M
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L
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XL
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XXL
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Chest |
35
|
37
|
39
|
41
|
44
|
47
|
Waist |
28
|
30
|
32
|
35
|
38
|
41
|
Sleeve |
32
|
33
|
34
|
35
|
36
|
37
|
Inseam* |
31
|
31
|
32
|
32
|
33
|
33
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Reviews
- Reviews
- Questions
Too big for size
This “Medium” is so roomy around the armpits and SO Large due to a “ baffle” that was sewn into the inside made the Medium when layered with a Largw to break the zipper and I had to get a whole new zipper replacement on the 500$$$ Travel Shell that I had only had for four months. Luckily, they were able to find a spare in their warehouse and but other than that I would have been unable to wear the jacket zipped up anymore..The baffle affected the zipper when layered. To my surprise so now I will only order a small from Feathered Friends. It would help if the Jacket was named male or female and if it was male then I would know the size would be a small as I am a “small” size in me s clothes. Thank- You or I would have returned it as well for someone else to wear.
Most Impressive
Essentially flawless design and fabrication.
Excellent vest
-30 means nothing, when you have the Helios on
Warmest ever
My husband wanted this vest. His comments are that it's very well made, stuffed full of down, very warm and looks good too