Seattle-based adventure apparel and gear manufacturer Outdoor Research (better known as OR to its friends and fans) have been producing top-quality equipment since 1981, and I’m always excited by the prospect of testing kit designed and produced by this brilliant brand.
When I first held OR’s Helium UL jacket, however, I thought someone was pulling my leg. I couldn’t quite believe just how featherlight it felt. Obviously, I knew I was getting a lightweight waterproof jacket, but this seemed almost ridiculous.
