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Outdoor Research Helium UL Bivy review: Is this 500g shelter worth swapping your tent for?

Incredibly lightweight and simple to pack and carry, the OR Helium Bivy is brilliant for fastpacking and bikepacking

T3 · Jul 26

Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket review: A 'barely-there' shell that you can count on in changing weather

Comfortable, wind- and waterproof, the so-light-it's-hardly-there Helium UL is perfect for adventures in changeable weather

T3 · May 3

Sorry, up to 70% off?! We've never seen this snug Outdoor Research jacket so cheap - you can save as much as $174 at Backcountry right now

The insulating Shadow hooded jacket is a minimalistic model built to keep you warm outdoors

Advnture · Jul 25, 2025

This classic Outdoor Research down jacket is now “warmer, lighter and more packable” after revamp

The brand has upgraded its already popular Transcendent Down Collection with sustainability features

Advnture · Oct 28, 2024

I wore Columbia's Wyldwood rain jacket in the shower to test its water resistance — here's what happened

How does Columbia's high-end shell compare to similar jackets from Outdoor Research and REI in our 3-minute shower test?

Tom’s Guide · Apr 7, 2024

I wore Outdoor Research's $170 Helium Jacket in the shower to test its water resistance

Riffing off a recent TikTok trend, we tested a high-tech waterproof jacket by stepping into the shower.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 15, 2023