Does anyone have any experience with the Outdoor Research Helium Hybrid? I am in the market for a wind jacket. Can't decide wether the water proof shoulders and hood is a good idea or just a gimmick.
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I have it. I can't decide if it's any better either. IN all other ways it's just like the Houdini. In breath ability, cut and fabric it's pretty similar. That said I seem to have been unfortunate enough to miss the rain on most of my trips.
Theoretically, heat rises, so the shoulders and hood might have condensation issues.
The top wets out from the inside out while the body wets out from the outside in. In theory.
Idk. Seems gimmicky, and I am a big fan of Outdoor Research. if the Versaliner gloves have taught us anything, it's that OR isn't afraid to experiment with cool new toys.
waterproof shoulders seems silly. under pack straps, that's the first place that will wear out.
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