Most Versatile

Helly Hansen Powdreamer 2.0 Men’s & Powchaser 2.0 Women’s - Review 2026

By: Melissa Stevens & Annie Gunton - Updated: April 2025

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Our review team:

Melissa Stevens

Collaborator at SlopeMagazine.com

Born in New Hampshire, Melissa grew up skiing on the east coast before moving to Utah in 2013 to seek out the so-called best snow on earth. In 2019 she set out to New Zealand to be a ski instructor for the season and loved it so much that she immediately started a second season of instructing upon returning to Park City. Melissa still resides in Utah for most of the year and loves to ski and mountain bike.

Annie Gunton

Editor at SlopeMagazine.com

Annie has lived on 4 continents and traveled through 6. Spending her time in places as different as London and the Kalahari she has adapted how she gets out and enjoys what’s around.

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Where to buy Helly Hansen Powdreamer 2.0 Men’s & Powchaser 2.0...:

Amazon - Men's

Amazon - Women's

REI - Men's

REI - Women's

Backcountry - Men's

Backcountry - Women's

EVO - Men's

EVO - Women's

This Helly Hansen jacket can be described with one word: versatile. If you were to have one jacket to wear both at the resort and in the backcountry, this would be the best option.

The jacket features 2-layer construction and a waterproof and breathable polyester fabric. When it comes to insulated jackets, this one excels at keeping you dry and is extremely breathable, however, it isn’t as warm as some other options, such as the Alpha 4.0 or the Alphelia.

It’s got a hood that’s adjustable and fits your helmet, so it’s perfect for those bad weather, action-packed days on the slopes. Oh, and there’s a built-in Recco® reflector for added safety during mountain adventures. Plus, pockets galore, including a special one for your ski pass and another for your goggles.

If you are someone who values staying cool on any weather resort days or wants a resort-oriented jacket that can tackle some backcountry days too, this jacket is an outstanding option.

Things we like:

Versatile enough for the resort or backcountry
Sustainable construction, bluesign®-approved product
Ventilation openings for added airflow
Low price
RECCO® reflector, heated phone pocket, and powder skirt
2-layer HELLY TECH Performance waterproof/breathable construction
Color options

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Things we don't like:

Not the warmest
Some may not like the snug fit