Testing Helly Hansen’s lightweight Everdown jacket for warmth, weather resistance, and packability in the mountains.
The Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket is comparable to synthetic insulated jackets like the Rab Xenon and the Keela Solo, but it is filled with down, making it lighter, more breathable, and warmer.
The author tested the jacket in stormy conditions, including Storm Amy, and on a campout on Carnedd Llewelyn, where it performed well in freezing conditions.
The jacket has a snug fit and an impressive warmth-to-weight ratio, but the short cut at the hem may not be to everyone's taste.
The Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket reminds me of many synthetic insulated jackets I’ve tried in the past.
Author's summary: Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket review.