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 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Average Weight | 10 oz / 283 g (size Medium) |
| Packed Size | 3L |
Certified to the RDS
Our apparel contain 100% Responsible Down Standard (RDS) down fill.
Certified to the Responsible Down Standard by TE-99977174.
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4.8 Based on 99 Reviews
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11/17/2024
Anonymous
United StatesHelios Down Vest
The quality is beyond reproach, as is typical with all of the products produced by Feathered Friends. After carefully comparing FF items with those of the exorbitantly expensive, logo laden "designer brands", FF is the overwhelming sensible choice. It is perplexing to me that the quality of the 900+ down and the lack of "feathers with quills" available in FF products is seemingly dismissed by many of those who purchase such items from the grossly more expensive brands that I routinely see being worn on the streets when I visit New York City during the colder months of the year. Obviously, to many, image exceeds careful objective analysis in such matters. Clearly, in the case of FF, pride in craftsmanship is the overwhelming dominant theme with the profit motive a distant second.
HK
11/16/2024
Hugh K.
United StatesExpected more...
The outer shell is very thin, lite weight. I expected something more durable.
RS
10/12/2024
Roy S.
United StatesPerfect!
It has not gotten cold hear yet. However, I can say that it is definitely a high quality piece of equipment. The fit is perfect. Craftsmanship, perfect! I am very pleased.
KK
10/12/2024
kaiun k.
Japanexcelent
This vest is warm enough for the recent warm winter. A great product.
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04/21/2024
Anonymous
United StatesToo 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.
