Review: Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket

Aptly named, the ultralight Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket feels like wrapping paper. It sounds like wrapping paper, too, so it's not the best choice for hunting. But for everything else that calls for light weight—trail running, hiking, climbing, long-distance backpacking—this baby can't be beat. You'll be amazed that such thin material can withstand the heaviest of rain, but it does. Snow and sleet get shucked, too, while movement remains unrestricted, legs and lungs unaffected. The hood snugs down tight, so no obstructed vision, and the fleece-lined front collar goes easy on your chin and lips. One zippered pocket and one stash pocket safeguard small essentials. The Odin Infinity Minimalist packs up small, into its own pocket, so can be stuffed into a pack, running vest, or even a back pocket, if you don't mind a little bulge on your butt. (If you do, there's a loop for dangling it from a harness, belt, or backpack.) On top of all that, there's a built-in RECCO reflector, so if things go south on a big excursion, help is on the way. $400; hellyhansen.com.