I don’t think a helmet would work under the hood. I didn’t know there was a long and short lol I wonder which one I ended up with probably the short. That’s also how I found out about the jacket. Lots of research. This jacket is a minimum of $100 less than any comparable 3L goretex jacket on the market. Patagonia’s “h2no” is very comparable to goretex and Patagonia’s ethics are a nice addition. I have never purchased Patagonia gear before because of the price tag, but this is actually a “budget” option for me considering what I would have had to pay for a gortex jacket.

From my personal experience: this thing is bomb proof and confidence inspiring. I took it to Vietnam this summer and it shed water and was incredibly breathable. I took it on a small backpacking trip with my buddy a week or so ago and my only leak came from the very top of the right pocket. With the zipper all the way up, somehow some water got in.

Sorry for the essay, I love this jacket