Peak Performance Helium Utility Down Jacket with Hood in Black

A bestseller for very good reasons, the Peak Performance Helium Utility Down Hood jacket is the kind of jacket that becomes your most reached-for piece, warm enough to trust anywhere cold like skiing in the mountains and light enough to grab for everyday.

Inside sits genuine 700 fill power duck down giving exceptional warmth without weight or bulk. The windproof, water-repellent ripstop shell shrugs off light rain and biting wind, while the iconic Helium quilting keeps the down evenly distributed so there's never a cold spot to find.

Utility pockets at the chest and sleeve add real function to real style, and the whole jacket packs down into its own pocket, ready to disappear into a bag the moment you don't need it.

Wear it as a statement outer layer over jeans, or under a shell for serious mountain warmth, this is a jacket that moves between your ordinary life and your most demanding one without missing a beat.

Black brings quiet, absolute versatility, the one jacket that goes with everything you own. Sand accents offer something softer and warmer in tone, an elevated neutral contrast.

Technical Description

• Peak Performance Helium Utility Down Jacket with hood
• Light and packable (in its own pocket)
• Relaxed fit
• Suitable for every day and resort skiing
• Lightweight 42 gsm 20D ripstop
• Windproof and repels light rain
• Duck down 90/10 down/feathers
• Fixed hood - adjustable height and width
• Zipped pockets for hands at chest and on sleeve
• Adjustable drawcord at hem and sleeves
• YKK Vision zipper
• Peak Performance logo on chest and sleeve
• Cool wash inside out with similar colours
• Do not use softener or dry clean
• Tumble dry low with tennis balls
• Shake frequently during drying process to reloft down

FAQs

Can I ski in the Peak Performance Helium Utility down jacket?
Yes, on cold, dry days at the resort. The 700 fill power down is very warm, and the ripstop shell is windproof and repels light snow.

Is the Helium Utility waterproof?
It’s windproof and water repellent, so it shrugs off light rain and dry snow. In heavy rain or wet snow, layer a waterproof shell over it.

What does 700 fill power mean?
Fill power measures how much the down lofts, or puffs up. The higher the number, the more warm air it traps for its weight. 700 fill power is high quality down, so the Helium Utility is very warm while staying light and packable.

Does the Helium Utility pack easily?
Yes. It folds into its own pocket, so it’s easy to stash in a ski backpack, a weekend bag or your hand luggage. It’s a good travel jacket for cold destinations.

What’s the difference between the Helium Utility and the Helium Down Hybrid?
Both use Peak Performance’s Helium down quilting. The Helium Utility is a fully down-filled jacket with a hood and utility pockets on the chest and sleeve, so it’s the warmer of the two. The Helium Down Hybrid combines down with stretch panels for more freedom of movement, so it’s better for active days.

How does the Helium Utility fit?
It has a relaxed fit, so there’s room for a base layer and a fleece or knit underneath. Check the Peak Performance size guide. If you prefer a closer fit, consider sizing down.

Is a down jacket good for everyday wear?
Yes. The Helium Utility is light enough for daily wear in a UK winter and warm enough for the coldest days. Wear it with jeans and trainers, or over a knit with boots for the weekend.

How do I wash a down jacket?
Wash it on a cool cycle, inside out, with similar colours. Don’t use fabric softener and don’t dry clean it. Tumble dry on low with two or three tennis balls, and take it out to shake it now and then, which breaks up clumps and restores the loft.