Endura Helium jacket

Quick facts

  • weighs 237g in large;
  • comes with stuff sack;
  • about the size of a 375ml soft drink can when packed;
  • uses a 2.5 layer breathable fabric rated at 15,000g breathability and 15,000mm waterproofness.

This is quite an expensive jacket based on its RRP, but you'll often find in on special

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