TREKKING
Product 2026
Woman, Man
This thin insulation layer still provides a surprising amount of warmth; the Columbia Crystal Leaf Omni-Heat Helix is definitely warmer than its slim profile would suggest. Is this due to the Omni-Heat technology, a kind of honeycomb structure? The 3D fabric is used on the front of the body, the shoulders, and the middle of the back. The lumbar area is more breathable. The fabric is almost wind-resistant and water-repellent. It sits somewhere between a fleece jacket and an old-school softshell…
The feel against the skin isn’t particularly soft—you can sense the 3D texture. But of course, you generally wear a first layer underneath, which eliminates this sensation.
The Columbia Crystal Leaf Omni-Heat Helix features a half-zip and a fairly close-fitting cut. It doesn’t stretch out like typical fleece fabric, nor does it pill. The material is slightly stretchy.
Well finished, it includes thumb loops. We used it for hiking and skiing.
A thin but warm insulation layer made with an original “waffle”-textured fabric.
We used this equipment over a long period of time
These are our thoughts after intensive use:
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