Helly Hansen Men's Crew Hooded Midlayer Jacket 2.0

My last two purchases have been Columbia 3-1 interchange coats. Don’t get me wrong, each lasted several years (expired prematurely due to my abuse), and were solid overall designs. But, I always found myself wondering if there was a better overall option for Seattle (and WA in general). Despite the boast of Columbia being “waterproof”, the material always felt waterlogged after a day in the rain/ snow. The quality of my children’s coats, ironically, led me to try Helly Hansen and I’m glad I did! First, let me say - buy the size up. (Especially if you plan to wear a sweater, sweatshirt or thicker layer underneath (you’ll thank me later). And to those complaining about the armpit tightness? It’s because the size/ fit is for slightly broader shoulders than the average person has (fits beautifully for me - with full range of motion). The jacket initially felt a bit on the lighter side, and I was concerned I’d made a mistake. The coat, however, is lightly insulated and absolutely wind and waterproof - I spent the day in 30-35° temps with a T-shirt on underneath and had no issue staying comfortably warm. (The construction allows for breathability without sweating which is nice). To address a couple of specific concerns I read in reviews, now that I have the product in hand: Please don’t confuse lightweight construction with inferior quality or somehow not being up to the task - this applies both to the body of the coat as well as the zipper construction. And in regard to this being a mid layer - it absolutely can be, especially if you live in sub-zero temps. But this also works as a top layer with a layer underneath if you choose that route. Best advice I can give - make sure you have accurate measurements of yourself (don’t go based on typical vanity sizing). Use the sizing chart. Then go a size up. In a city that seemingly revolves around Columbia, North Face, Patagonia and Outdoor Research, I am staunchly a Helly Hansen convert. Buy with confidence and enjoy!

Best light Jacket! Just finished a trip to Mammoth. Daytime temp low 30's not cold at all and wind proof, water proof. Highly recommend this HH will be using this in Zermatt! 5'11" waist 33 about 180 lbs. and the Large fit excellent.

Looks great and is comfortable. Windproof and waterproof.

Excellent fit Excellent quality Excellent performance Highly recommended

Love Helly Hansen. Beautiful jacket, perfect fit. Not to heavy, not too light.

This is a really nice well made jacket. I didn't give it 5 stars because I thought it runs smaller than I expected. It would be hard to have a thick sweater underneath the coat. Haven't tried it when it's raining.

Bought this jacket for a July 2025 trip to Iceland and it's become my goto winter jacket here in Eastern Washington. I use it as a waterproof outer layer and layer up or down from the upper teens to the lower 50's. It breathes fairly well, the hood works great, and the insulation is just right to keep you warm in windy/rainy/snowy 50's conditions. I'm 5' 10" and about 175 lbs and the medium fits perfectly.

Love this stylish jacket. It's everything "they" say about it: constructed well, light weight, cozy warm, wind and water proof, some nice inside pocket space for keys, cell phone.... perfect for misty, drizzly cool San Francisco weather. It's become my go-to jacket for any cool weather scenario.

Such a well-made coat, warm (but not bulky), fits well (L, if you're not sure if M or L, go L, arms velcro and it's not a long coat). Great neck that zips right up to keep the cold out and a hidden hood. One zipped breast pocket and another zipped pocket same place just inside the coat. Both waist pockets are zipped. Waterproof, windproof, and looks great. Highly recommended.

La veste est de très bonne qualité, légère, étanche, chaude (pour mi-saison) et elle taille bien.

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Very impressed by the quality and fit of this jacket. Very happy with my purchase.

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