The reversible HELIX jacket from MERKEL GEAR is a windproof fleece jacket with two sides, in keeping with today's driven hunt zeitgeist. However, the above-average strong fleece quality of the jacket and the innovative cut make the “HELIX jacket” an exceptional piece of clothing that appeals especially to active hunters.
The fleece quality used is around 30% stronger and therefore significantly more durable than usual; the anti-pilling properties of the fleece material are excellent. In combination with the windproof and highly water-repellent WND-X membrane, the result is an extremely functional fabric construction for 365 days in the area. It was important to the entire development team that the jacket was suitable for backpacking, which is why raglan sleeves were installed whose seams do not pinch when the hunter carries a backpack on longer journeys. The cut of the jacket is modern and yet just wide enough to be able to wear the BOREAS jacket made of G-LOFT® underneath, which makes this combination completely winterproof! The lower pockets of the jackets have been set slightly higher with their extra-long YKK® zippers, so that you can still use the pockets even when you have the wide hip belt of a backpack on. Another positive side effect: when it rains, the water rolls off your elbows when your hands are in your pockets and doesn't run into your pockets. In addition, the position of these Napoleon-like bags is very convenient. The hand warmer pockets have a “partition” made of robust stretch fabric that prevents keys and sharp cartridges from migrating into the other pocket.
There are also two chest pockets for dog tracking devices etc. on each reversible side. Both pockets can be closed using a so-called “invisible YKK zipper” and are hardly noticeable when closed. Small fabric tabs integrated into the raglan sleeves can be used to secure the long antennas of the GPS devices.
The jacket also has covered thumbholes, an extra-strong elastic band in the jacket waistband and a reflector on the back hem.