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 101 Reviews
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12/05/2024
Anonymous
United StatesAmazing, exceeded expectations. I am so warm in this vest I’m in love with it.
Where I live it’s been between -3 - 15 about a week ago for a couple weeks and it’s been a life saver
PH
12/04/2024
Paul H.
CanadaHelios - Utilitarian Vest
Used this vest for the last few weeks hunting in -10 C weather. The extra loft compared to an ultralight vest is night and day. Greater warmth at a fraction more of weight, which is really negligible. The hand warmers that other Helios Vest owners rave about is worth the hype. Such a simple concept - so effective. Works great for warning your hands or stashing gloves. U wore a bino harness over the vest and it still maintained its loft. I’m 5’7” and weigh 180 lbs, with an athletic build and the large size fits over a hoody and a wool sweater just fine. Feathered Friends in my opinion is in a class with few. Patagonia and Arc’teryx shouldn’t even be held in the same conversation with Feathered Friends, that’s not an exaggeration. Real down for real adventures. Lastly, the customer service is great and I like supporting a company that’s focused on its products and the customers wearing/using them and not caught up in the social media / corporate game.
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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.
