Helikon-Tex Pilgrim Anorak Jacket - Real Review

This is the Helikon-Tex Pilgrim Anorak and today with The Outdoor Gear Review Luke is passing on his 100% Agenda Free Review of this excellent mission ready jacket!

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Helikon-Tex Anorak
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Sizes : 2X Small to 2X Large

Colors : Black, Coyote and Taiga Green

Price : Retail $114

Weight of the Size : 2lbs 1oz for small size

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Materials :
Duracanvas - 63% Polyester, 34% Cotton, 3% Elastane
YKK Zippers

Benefits :
Can be impregnated with wax
Dries faster than cotton
Fire sparks resistant

From the Company :
We’ve designed the Pilgrim® jacket for demanding outdoor activities in dynamically changing weather. Based on the zipped "kangaroo" construction proven for decades, it has been clearly refined to meet the expectations of modern travelers, while still hitting the aesthetics of the "old guard". Numerous pockets will allow for convenient placement of equipment, while their characteristic arrangement will make them constantly available, even when working in a sitting position or kneeling. We have elongated the whole construction of the jacket, thanks to which it protects our body regardless of the equipment we carry. By lowering the "kangaroo" pocket, we were also able to extend the front zipper of the jacket, which allows the user to better ventilate his body during strenuous approaches or work
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Features :
Insulated Kangaroo Pocket
Zippered Bicep Pockets
Adjustable Hood
Zipper Chin Guard
Zippered Front pockets with internal organizer
Internal Loops
Zippered Hip Pockets
Adjustable bottom via Shock Cord Adjusters
Button Chest pockets with internal loops
Pit Zips
Adjustable cuffs
Duracanvas

Review Pros :
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I have been running with this anorak or jacket, whatever you wish to call it for over half a year and here are my thoughts and observations concerning it;

Awesome quality which Helikon-Tex is becoming known for. The company makes awesome products and this is one which I can easily recommend for any outdoor adventure. It’s comfortable enough for a hike in the woods after work and is tough enough for a bushcraft trip.

Built tough; as soon as you get this in your hands it is going to impress most people; it’s feel like it is going to last and with my experiences it certainly has.

Good wind resistance

Good breathablity especially as you open the zippered pockets - that helps with ventilation

Hip pockets are low enough to be accessible with a backpack waist-belt

Quick drying

Price is very much fair for what you are getting; I’ve mentioned this before with other Helikon Anoraks; the prices of similar products can be absolutely insane. The Fjallraven Anorak no 8 which is similar to this is $450!

Large center zip which makes putting on and taking off the Anorak easy. Not all designs are like this and some can be difficult unless you go with a much larger size.

Sizing is on the larger than side which I like as it provides enough space for additional layering but you need to be prepared for this before you make a purchase.

Review Cons :
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Picking up from the last pro, Sizing is on the larger than side and for myself, I had to go down in one size for a good fit; I’m a medium to large and I had to go with a small and fits fine.

No Velcro on the shoulders or chest for patches -

Pro Tip :
While you can wax it for added waterproof protection, you can treat this with a nikwax dwr and it does an awesome job and it’s a hell of a lot easier. Waxing will offer overall better water resistance but limits breathability and don’t think for a second that even with wax that this will become a rain jacket.

With a Nikwax Cotton Proof treatment, you add Durable Water Repellency; add virtually no weight while maintaining the breathability of the polycotton in wet weather. Also, it will dry faster with a Nikwax treatment
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[Russell.Jolly.]

Sew on your own velcro, it is easy. And most people probably don't want the velcro on their jacket (we don't do patches).

[K_Tech]

I bought this anorak several months ago and we're finally getting weather in which I can use it pretty regularly while hiking. I used Nicwax TX on mine and I'm really happy with the results. You are 100% right about the sizing. I would normally go with an XL for a jacket that I plan on wearing layers underneath. With a large, I can comfortably wear a base layer and a merino wool sweater underneath it without any restriction of movement. For the price I don't think you can beat this one.
On a side note, my experience with the jacket led me to purchasing their Pilgrim pants. All I can say is that I'm very happy that I didn't spend twice as much (or more) on a pair of Fjällräven pants.

[danield]

I’ve been using this anorak for about half a year and I was amazed by its quality and ease of use: lots of pockets and good breathability! Thank you for another ad rem review, Luke!

[daven]

Just a quick comment. I'm not an anorak type guy I prefer the coat style. But even things your reviewing and or doing that I'm not interested in, I find interesting and well done. Honest and sincere. So I end up watching anyway. Thanks Luke. Keep up the great work. And LIVE LIFE LARGE! It's shorter than you think.

[djpaintles]

I know you don't care if we buy anything or not but after watching your review I bought one of these. LOVE IT! Thank you for the excellent review.

[jariperho]

I can highly recommend Nikwax's Cotton Proof! It also works well with Fjällräven's G-1000 fabrics. It does leave a bit of an odd, waxy smell, but that fades away very quickly.

[ronaldroberts]

Based on your reviews I got interested in the Pilgrim jacket. Bought one off ebay and am extremely pleased with it.
Your review of this jacket was totally accurate in every way. A very trustworthy source of information. Many thanks.

[richardn]

Luke I love the fact that you test items over months of different conditions. 99% of reviewers will take something out once and then review it, if they actually use it in the field at all.

[shermanpatterson]

I have the same jacket and I love it! The inside webbing are really good for clipping your gloves when your not using them and keeps them warm. The fact that it’s spark resistant is amazing and use it over my puff jacket and not worry too much about being close to the fire. Great review! Thanks!

[paulbuswell]

Excellent review. At 3:24 you say "You're not going to feel the cold metal teeth against your had no idea you'd ever met my mother in law!

[HIPPIETHUG]

Everytime I search out products I want or am curious about you always seem to have a review on it. You always have the best gear, totally jealous. This is probably the reason why I'm subscribed to your channel. 😀
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[fern]

Hi all, I totally agree with everything Luke mentions in this video. I totally love this jacket. I've gone one steps further however and did wax this jacket and it does a very good job of wicking away rain and water from a mild drizzle to a medium downpour of rain. And it still dries quickly enough in front of a fire. As for ventilation with the wax, it's still quite good because of the large front zip, pockets and armpit zips. I totally recommend it also. Awesome review Mr. Lone Wolf!!!

[geoffsloman]

Good to see more testing of outdoor clothing. Whilst not all of us can live the woodsman lifestyle, we all want good clothing which does what it is supposed to do, and which offers value for money. As you say, you can spend huge amounts of money on certain clothes and clothing lines... however the majority of us want to purchase quality products, which don't break the bank.
No one wants to buy rubbish, or purchase things which don't do what they say they do. Thanks for your unbiased reviews and commitment to help your viewers make educated decisions and purchases.
Geoff- the Cotswolds (Uk)

[CreightonDevers]

If they included the full side zips like the woodsman i would buy this right now. Thanks for the reviews; best reviewer of ANYTHING on youtube. Now to decide, woodsman vs pilgrim.

[spfb]

I like the idea of it being breathable. Being that you could open up some of those zippers and if you were carrying a pack you get some airflow inside so you don't sweat. Say you don't have to keep stopping taking it off putting it on that makes life so much more simple.

[polisheagle]

Great review as usual. Helikon-Tex and Tru-Spec are my top goto gear. Great quality and prices.

[alexanderweaver]

When I first noticed you wearing this jacket I thought it was from Fjallraven until I shopped for a good hiking shirt. I found one by Helikon Tex, the SFU Next Shirt for $48, and I absolutely love this shirt with the multiple pockets and just its old military design in general. The HT jacket looks superb on you and now I want one; price is more than reasonable. I also want their Patriot Fleece in the Polish woodland camo. Those two sternum pockets seem to be ideal to insert two large packets of hand warmers. I love the "flow-thru" hip pockets, the way I like the ones on my hoodies. Gloves and whatever else (wallet and cell phone) you put in them don't fall out like they do from regular pockets. Your pro tip is a good one that I learned from a match fishing friend of mine in England. He used Nikwax on all of his fishing outfits as England's fishing weather always seems to be in rain and/or fog. I bought an English RAF jacket and immediately applied Nikwax to it. Anyway, Helikon Tex never ceases to amaze me with the quality of their products. As far as a velcro patch, you could have a non-adhesive panel sewn on by an expert seamstress. Your TOGR patch goes with me wherever I go as it's become part of a large collection in my Jeep...my patch rug.

[AliJauhiainen]

And that's how you got me to buy this jacket. Thanks for the great review!

[gnukkignukk]

Recently bought this jacket since I needed a fabric that was more breathable than Gore-Tex of similar.
For anyone in Europe wondering about the size, the European size is accurate/similar compared to other brands like Arc'teryx or Bergans.
I figured since this jacked looks military it might be bigger than usual, but if you're above average fit and muscular so you need to go up a size in other clothes, then you have to do the same with this jacket. I'd say the design is more normal than the military type where they usually add way more extra space.
I'm six feet/183cm tall and used to wear medium before I started working out a lot. Now I have to use at least large and the Pilgrim jacket in large fits as it should.

Edit- Tested the jacket out for the first time today in -5c, and noticed something that's a bit annoying. The hood is really not that big from top to bottom, so when I was wearing a thin woolen hat the jacked would rest on the top of my head rather than my shoulders. By thin hat, I mean like less than 0, 5cm thick.
Other than that the jacket seems to be pretty much spot on.

[thatrealba]

Luke, I think you do a great job of showing off the features of items you are reviewing. Thanks for being thorough and agenda free.

I would be baking to death in all those layers at 50 degrees though!