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Outdoor Research Women's PLUS SIZE Helium Rain Jacket

Regular price £143.00 GBP
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Available in plus sizes XL to 4X for larger bodies!

More stock arriving this spring. Contact us to be notified when your size is available.

Impossibly durable and lightweight waterproof protection that's been tested and trusted since 2010. This iconic rain jacket wins awards, sells out every season, and packs down to the size of your palm. Find out why this is Outdoor Research's 12-year best seller.

Helium Rain Jacket features

Building on the legacy of the award-winning Helium Collection, the revamped Helium Rain Jacket and Pants take durable lightweight waterproof protection to an entirely new level. Pertex® Shield with Diamond Fuse Technology enables the Helium Rain to be five times more tear-resistant than the Helium II, and even lighter. Completely seam-taped, waterproof, yet still breathable and comfortable in rugged conditions, the new Helium Rain Jacket and Pants will be the first thing any hiker, peak bagger, or off-trail adventurer will pack for the most durable lightweight rain protection.

FABRIC bluesign® approved Pertex® Shield Diamond Fuse 2.5L, bluesign® approved 100% Nylon, 30D Ripstop.

FABRIC PERFORMANCE
- Waterproof
- Windproof
- Breathable
- Fully Seam-Taped
- Durable
- Lightweight

DESIGN FEATURES
- Adjustable Hood
- YKK® Aquaguard® Zippers
- Single Separating Center Front Zipper
- Zip Chest Pocket
- Chest Pocket Doubles as Stuff Sack
- Carabiner Loop and Key Clip
- Reflective Logo and Overlay at Forearm
- Elastic Drawcord Hem
- Elastic Cuffs

WEIGHT
- 209g (1X size)

STYLE
- Plus size
- Standard fit

Why we love the plus size Helium Rain Jacket

Finding waterproof coats that fit women's plus size bodies has always been a huge struggle. Outdoor Research worked with Unlikely Hikers in the US to re-create the patterns for their best selling products, using measurements from real plus size people. This means the arms aren't ridiculously long, the trouser rise works for bigger bums, and overall, the coats are shaped to fit the different proportions of plus size bodies. Hurrah! A waterproof coat that fits at last.

We particularly love the Helium for its lightweight approach - which means it's highly packable and particularly ideal as a summer shower shield, or for long distance adventures where reducing your backpack weight is important.

Is your size not available?

As we introduce the plus size range to the UK we have very limited stock in limited colours and sizes. If your size or colour is not available please complete the form at the bottom of this page or contact us stating what you would like to purchase. We can let you know when it will be available, or order it in for you.

Size guide

TOPS XL 1X 2X 3X 4X
IN CM IN CM IN CM IN CM IN CM
BUST   41.5 - 45  105 - 114 43 - 47 109 - 119 47- 51 119 - 130 51 - 55 130 - 140  55 - 59 140 - 150 
WAIST   35 - 38.5  89 - 98 39 - 43 99 - 109 43 - 47.5 109 - 121 47.5 - 51.5 121 - 131 51.5 - 55.75 131 - 142 
HIPS   44.5 - 47.5  113 - 121 45 - 49 121 - 130 49 - 53 98 - 105 53 - 57 105 - 113  57 - 61 145 - 155 
ARM LENGTH   32  81 32.5 83 33 84 33.5 85  34   86

 

 

 

Size charts: Outdoor Research tops

This chart is based on body measurements. Please use a tape measure to find your bust, waist and hip size, and find the closest fit.

Size chart XL - 4X

Inches

Size chart XL - 4X

Centimetres

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