PDB Tested: Helly Hansen Jacket

Crew Midlayer Jacket 2.0

Published in the August 2024 Issue March 2025 Feature, PDB Tested, Product Rebecca Blackson

There’s nothing worse than being out on the water when a cold wind picks up and you find yourself freezing in a t-shirt. Especially if there’s nothing better to put on than a raggedy old sweatshirt stashed somewhere under the seats. So this past boating season, I was better prepared with the new Helly Hansen Crew jacket.

The hip-length jacket is stylish and extra warm, thanks to insulation in the shoulders and a fleece lining. Perfect for life on the water, the sailing jacket features zippered pockets, an adjustable hem and cuffs, and a high fleece-lined collar. In my area where wind is a constant menace, the midlayer jacket is the perfect remedy.

Normally I’d expect such a cozy jacket to be bulky, but this slim little number is incredibly lightweight and can fold up to nearly nothing. It’s easy to store on board for cool evenings or surprise thunderstorms, especially since it is both waterproof and windproof.

Available in five different colors, the jacket fits true to size and retails for $175. Made with HELLY TECH protection technology, the layers can stand up to the harshest conditions while still being breathable and looking fabulous.

Gear 94
Style 20/20
Function 48/50
Durability 9/10
Comfort 10/10
Price 7/10
www.hellyhansen.com

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