Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket vs Outdoor Research Helium Down Jacket

Where to buy

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Which one to choose

• Choose the Outdoor Research Helium Down Jacket if every ounce counts — 9.7 oz against 15.0 oz.
• Choose the Outdoor Research Helium Down Jacket if value per ounce carried decides it ($28.76/oz against $31.21/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket lighter than the Outdoor Research Helium Down Jacket?

Helium Down Jacket is the lighter of the two by 151 g (5.3 oz).

Which has the lower list price, the Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket or the Outdoor Research Helium Down Jacket?

Helium Down Jacket lists for $190.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Which is better value per ounce, the Feathered Friends Helios Down Jacket or the Outdoor Research Helium Down Jacket?

Per ounce carried, Helium Down Jacket costs less: $28.76/oz against $31.21/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Helios Down Jacket

Feathered Friends has been handcrafting the finest down sleeping bags, down garments, and down bedding in Seattle, Washington since 1972. Go backpacking with an ultralight down sleeping bag, stay warm with an expedition down jacket, or warm the home with a down comforter. 100% of the down we use is ethically sourced

Helium Down Jacket

The Helium Down is Outdoor Research ultralight 800-fill down jacket, built for cold, dry conditions where warmth-to-weight is everything. A Pertex Quantum shell keeps the down protected at minimal weight, and the whole jacket stuffs into its own pocket for easy packing.