Details
This is an advanced warm weather vest. It provides a thin but often indispensible line of protection from wind and/or rain while adding zero unnecessary insulation, weight, bulk or drag. The front panels are Helium fabric, which is quiet with an almost silky hand. The rear panel is highly breathable FinoMesh, so the steam you work up has an easy escape hatch.
The semi-fitted shape keeps drag to a minimum, which is important since the odds are good that if you’re wearing your Helium Vest, you probably already have your nose into the wind. Under such conditions, it isn’t really appealing to have on an outer layer masquerading as a drag parachute.
The truly shocking thing about Sugoi’s Helium line is its weight. Or, more precisely, its lack thereof. For purposes of perspective, consider that even the jacket in the Helium line is lighter than Sugoi’s hot weather RS R Short Sleeve Tee, which is itself an airy wonder. Yes, you read that last sentence correctly: Helium outerwear is almost certainly as light as your hot weather short sleeve tech tee. Probably lighter.
The “Sugoi Touch”: attractive gunmetal trim, zippered rear stash pocket with internal wire port, flattering and functional drop-tail cut, and 10.5 square inches of Scotchlite reflective material. Full separating zip with guard. Squishes to about the size of an apple for packing.
Cut: Semi-Fitted
Color: White/Gunmetal
Weight: 3.1 oz . (Large)
Fabrics:
Helium is a super-lightweight woven polyester shell fabric that uses an ultrafine denier yarn in a ripstop pattern for high wind and water repellency. Helium provides exceptional weather protection and breathability without bulk. 1.12 oz per square yard.
FinoMesh is designed for ultimate performance in warm conditions. It features a micro-pyramid pattern that provides excellent breathability and ventilation without sacrificing coverage. Durable and soft, Finomesh keeps you dry with rapid moisture transfer and quick-drying action. 3.66 oz. per yard.
