Outdoor Research

Helium Rain Mitt

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I keep the Helium Rain Mitts in my pack at all times—they're featherlight, totally waterproof, and perfect for tossing over liners when weather rolls in. They pack down so small, I forget they’re even there until I need them."

When fast-changing weather threatens to derail our momentum in the mountains, the Outdoor Research Helium Rain Mitt is our ultralight insurance policy. Designed for alpine climbers, fast-packers, and minimalists, these shell mitts use bluesign®-approved Pertex® Shield Diamond Fuse fabric to provide waterproof, windproof protection without sacrificing breathability or packability.

Weighing next to nothing and compressing down small, the Helium Rain Mitts slide easily over liners or light gloves, offering versatile protection during sudden downpours or extended wet travel. A pull-on loop makes it easy to gear up in the cold, and the durable 30D ripstop fabric stands up to alpine abrasion. Whether we're trekking through shoulder-season squalls or charging high ridgelines, these mitts are built to disappear in our pack until the weather says otherwise.