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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
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Inseam* |
31
|
31
|
32
|
32
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33
|
33
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Reviews
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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.
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Most Impressive
Essentially flawless design and fabrication.
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Excellent vest
-30 means nothing, when you have the Helios on
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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