American World Traveler Spring 2020 Issue

kayaking and a walk through the
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woods, while at night it was perfect for
a sit-down dinner with the local folks. It
is both stylish and durable. Being made of
synthetic material means it does not stretch or
shrink. It can be washed with all my other
clothes and tumble dried on low heat.
On top of it all, it is wind and rain proof and
with a full hood, I can go into most elements
without having to carry other outerwear. The
JPN Rain Jacket has me covered on all fronts
and I love it!
Splashes of color!
Sporty, Fashionable, and Functional, Helly Hansen has it All
We asked three of our writers to review the latest Helly Hansen
outerwear and here are their reviews.
When I think of spring, I think of flowers
blooming, warmer temperatures and sounds
of birds singing and long walks. However,
there is a very well-known expression that
says, “April showers bring May flowers”.
Changing temperatures and rainy days do not
discourage me from taking long walks with
my two puppies Kenya and Maya anymore.
Finding a weather resistant coat was essential
and I found everything I needed to protect me
from the rain with the women’s Helly Hansen
Sling Moss Raincoat.
Let spring begin!
For years now, I had been looking for the perfect
hip length water-resistant jacket.
Hallelujah! I found it, the Helly Hansen EVIE
Jacket for women was perfect.
Being waterproof, I would test the EVIE jacket
by going for a walk with our family dog in the
pouring rain, purposely leaving the umbrella
behind. With the full hood up, the EVIE jacket
pulled it off by keeping me nice and dry. No
water passed through to my clothes as I
watched the water pellets roll off my jacket as
I walked. It’s also incredibly windproof, which
kept the humidity of the rain at bay.
The hood is perfect, it fits comfortably around
the head protecting your hair and face from
the elements and I found the hood stayed well
in place without using the jacket strings. For
those that need extra warmth, the bottom
flaps can be tied down to keep the cold air
out.
Another convenient feature is that you won't
need a scarf. The jacket’s strong zipper goes
all the way up to the chin, adding that extra
comfort we need when walking outdoors. This
is a two layered jacket, and Helly Hansen
added back ventilation, to accommodate for
those warmer days. So go ahead, and brave
the elements! I just love my new EVIE Jacket
and highly recommend it to all my friends.
Love at first sight!
No hiding it, I am a big fan of Helly Hansen,
and I am on my third Jacket now. The latest
one – the men’s JPN Rain Jacket, is versatile
and perfect for a host of many outdoor occasions.
I bring these beauties on my worldwide
adventures and really appreciate their functionality.
I could go out for social gatherings without
being over or underdressed. On my last trip to
Hill country in Texas, I would find it practical in
many diverse ways. Daytime, it was used for
My favourite thing about this jacket is that they
inspired their limited collection from Sling, an
Oslo based spray painter and artist, by using
clean lines and neon colours. Although this
jacket has a minimalist style, it is super bright
and colourful while being fully waterproof. In
order to prevent excessive heating while wearing
the coat, they integrated slats in the back
to help with breathability.
It also has two external pockets useful to hold
small essentials and a big hood to keep your
hair dry. Although rain and wind has always
been an obstacle during long walks, my new
HH jacket has come to the rescue offering me
both comfort, quality and great design. I highly
recommend it.
Whether it is a night on the town, a business
meeting, light actives or extreme
sports, Helly Hansen has you covered.
www.hellyhansen.com
American World Traveler Spring 2020