Outdoor Research product photography via the matching Helium Rain Jacket listing (ASIN B0BSVNS1PY)
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Ultralight 2.5-layer Pertex Shield rain shell. REI lists 6.3 oz, 29 in back length, fully seam-taped, chest pocket stuff sack. Model 275386.
REI lists 6.3 oz, 29 in back length, 2.5-layer Pertex Shield Diamond Fuse, fully seam-taped construction, and a chest pocket that doubles as a stuff sack on item 166198.
$170 Price checked Oct 12, 2026
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REI listed $170 for the men's Helium Rain Jacket (item 166198) when checked. Source: Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket - Men's. Checked Oct 12, 2026. Confirm the price before you buy.
Weather layers
The Helium Rain Jacket is the light trail shell we file for backpackers. REI still lists 6.3 oz, a 29 in back length, and 2.5-layer Pertex Shield Diamond Fuse on item 166198.
The same page names fully seam-taped construction and a chest pocket that doubles as a stuff sack. Amazon lists model 275386 on ASIN B0BSVNS1PY.
Shortlist reason: a printed ounce figure and a named waterproof fabric on a current REI spec table.
| Weight | 6.3 oz REI item 166198 |
|---|---|
| Back length | 29 in REI item 166198 |
| Fabric | 2.5-layer Pertex Shield Diamond Fuse, nylon, bluesign approved REI item 166198 |
| Seams | Fully seam-taped REI item 166198 |
| Packability | Chest pocket doubles as a stuff sack REI item 166198 |
| Model | 275386 Amazon ASIN B0BSVNS1PY |
Columbia
columbia.com lists style 1476671, 28.0 in / 71.1 cm center back, 100% polyester MTR filament fleece, zippered hand pockets, and a $65 list.
$65 Price checked Oct 12, 2026
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Columbia
columbia.com lists Omni-Tech fully seam sealed construction, a pack-into-hand-pocket claim, 29.0 in center back, and style 1533891.
$70 to $100 Price checked Oct 12, 2026
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Sunday Afternoons
sundayafternoons.com lists UPF 50+ (mesh not rated), 3.0 oz / 85 g, S/M 3.75 in brim and L/XL 4 in brim, and a 7.5 in neck cape.
$54 Price checked Oct 12, 2026
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