Outdoor Research Helium Down Jacket vs Western Mountaineering Flight 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 10.9 oz.
• Choose the Outdoor Research Helium Down Jacket if value per ounce carried decides it ($28.76/oz against $41.15/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Outdoor Research Helium Down Jacket lighter than the Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket?

Helium Down Jacket is the lighter of the two by 35 g (1.2 oz).

Which has the lower list price, the Outdoor Research Helium Down Jacket or the Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket?

Helium Down Jacket lists for $171.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Which is better value per ounce, the Outdoor Research Helium Down Jacket or the Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket?

Per ounce carried, Helium Down Jacket costs less: $28.76/oz against $41.15/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

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.

Flight Jacket

Flight Jacket – Technical Down Jacket for Cold Weather Backpacking The Flight Jacket is a premium technical down jacket for cold weather backpacking, alpine climbing, and ultralight travel where serious warmth is needed without excess weight or bulk. Weighing just 11 oz (312g), this high-performance insulator delivers exceptional warmth with a minimalist footprint.