Helikon-Tex Urban Hybrid Softshell Jacket - Taiga Green

A jacket of the highest quality, like all Helikon products. It's the top shelf on the Polish market. The clothes are durable, elegant, do not tear, the zippers work nicely and smoothly. Additionally, there's a promotional price and support for the Polish economy. I sincerely recommend it to everyone.

After 1.5 years of use, I have formed an opinion. The material is great—stretchy, the jacket is warm, good for hiking, cycling, and everyday city use. The pockets are fine, zippers work flawlessly. After constant wear, the fabric inside near the hood area has slightly pilled—probably due to rough hair on the neck :) However, the jacket has two major flaws: the bottom zipper (it opens when you don't want it to and hangs down uncomfortably around the genital area) and the hood. The hood only works well with a baseball cap, then it's great. Without a cap, it looks bad and seems to pull the scalp backward. It's too tight—a looser hood without a drawstring would be much better. When down, it sticks out awkwardly at the back. Nonetheless, the jacket is very comfortable for continual daily use and is one of the best I've had despite the fairly high price.

I liked this jacket. Lightweight, warm, and protects against wind and precipitation. Before the cold sets in, it is perfect as the only outer layer. After one season, there are no signs of wear.

The jacket completely serves its purpose, size matches the size chart. Lightweight, soft, windproof, and looks very good. Zippers are of excellent quality, pockets are spacious and well designed. I sincerely recommend it! :)

Great jacket. Excellent protection against wind and light rain. The material breathes well, pockets are convenient, and the hood fits well. Not tested in subzero temperatures but even with a slight plus temperature (the lowest I checked was 4 degrees) it provides thermal comfort as a second layer. It really protects well against the wind. The two-way zipper makes it easier to access equipment on your belt. The workmanship on my copy is flawless.

Great jacket. The material is easy to clean, breathes well unlike regular softshells. Large pockets, quite strong drawstrings. The downside is the second, bottom zipper. It gets in the way for everyday use.

Great jacket. The material is easy to clean, and the jacket breathes very well—compared to regular softshells, it's a huge difference. Large pockets and a high collar. The drawstrings are quite strong—not everyone may like them. As for the drawbacks, definitely the zipper that opens from both ends—I've never understood who needs that. It bothers me in daily use.

Great jacket, craftsmanship at a very high level. Highly recommend.

Works perfectly with Helikon US LVL 1 and LVL 2 thermal shirts—especially during bike trips in early spring and autumn—proven many times.

The jacket is generally fine. Warm, comfortable, and appears durable. On the downside, the zipper sometimes opens from the bottom and the hood is too short.

Comfortable jacket. So far I use it in spring-summer and I am satisfied with it at temperatures up to 18-20 degrees. At higher temperatures, it gets a bit too warm.

The jacket looks and fits great, but has short sleeves (minus for the lack of information in the size chart that sleeve length is measured from the neck).

Fantastic jacket, the material inside and out, as well as the stitching leave nothing to be desired. It's great to wear.

Jacket for all seasons, the downside is the bottom drawstring. Pockets are okay, the hood is specific. Better than regular softshells thanks to the insulated interior.

I am positively surprised. The jacket is light and thin, but it does a great job in the wind and doesn't lose its thermal properties. The only drawback is the messed up sizing compared to other Helikon products.