Testing the Helium Hood Matryx in the Wild

I finally got my hands on the helium hood matryx, and honestly, it's not what I expected—in a good way. When you look at high-end outdoor gear, you usually see a trade-off: you either get something feather-light that feels like it'll rip if you look at a thorn bush the wrong way, or you get a heavy-duty "tank" of a jacket that weighs you down. This piece seems to be trying to bridge that gap using some pretty clever material science. ...

April 27, 2026 · 6 min · Katrine Grazia