Helikon-Tex Levanter Jacket Black

The Helikon-Tex® Levanter Jacket Black is an ultra-lightweight rain jacket specially designed to provide compact protection against rain and wind. Thanks to the combination of a 10,000 mm water column, 10,000 g/m²/24h breathability and a PFAS-free DWR C0 coating, this jacket is ideal as an emergency layer during airsoft, bushcraft, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Weighing just 295 grams, the Levanter is easy to carry in your rucksack, so you’re always prepared for unexpected changes in the weather.

Lightweight protection against rain and wind

The Levanter offers excellent protection against drizzle, brief showers and strong winds without being unnecessarily heavy or bulky.

The combination of a waterproof PU coating and a water-repellent DWR treatment prevents moisture from penetrating the fabric quickly, whilst excess body heat and perspiration are effectively wicked away.

Waterproof and breathable

• Water column: 10,000 mm
• Breathability: 10,000 g/m²/24 hours
• DWR C0 water-repellent coating (PFAS-free)

This ensures the jacket remains comfortable during light to moderately intense activities.

Compact and easy to carry around

The Levanter is designed as an emergency rain shell. It takes up hardly any space and fits easily into a rucksack, daypack or tactical loadout.

Thanks to its light weight, you’ll hardly notice you’re carrying it until the weather changes.

Practical half-zip design

Instead of a full-length zip, a 3/4 YKK® zip has been chosen, which keeps the weight down whilst still allowing you to put the jacket on and take it off quickly.

The zip also provides extra ventilation when you’re being active.

Grote kangaroozak

On the front there is a spacious kangaroo pocket with a double zip and access from both sides.

This offers plenty of space for, amongst other things:

• Gloves
• Maps
• EDC kit
• Small accessories

Everything remains easily accessible without having to add extra pockets.

Adjustable hood

The ergonomic hood is adjustable so that it fits snugly around the head and offers extra protection against rain and wind.

This helps to maintain better visibility in bad weather.

Practical experience

The Helikon-Tex Levanter Jacket is ideal for airsoft players, bushcraft enthusiasts, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to carry a compact rain jacket with them at all times. For prolonged, heavy rain, a full-fledged hardshell is more suitable, but as a lightweight emergency jacket, the Levanter offers an excellent balance between protection, weight and pack volume.

Key features

• Genuine Helikon-Tex® product
• Ultralight raincoat
• Water column: 10,000 mm
• Breathability: 10,000 g/m²/24 hours
• PFAS-free DWR C0 water-repellent coating
• PU waterproof inner layer
• Protection against wind and light to moderate rain
• 3/4 YKK® zip for quick ventilation
• Large kangaroo pocket with double access
• Adjustable ergonomic hood
• Very compact when stored
• Weight: approximately 295 grams
• Colour: Black

Common mistakes

• The Levanter is designed as a lightweight emergency rain jacket and not as a replacement for a heavy-duty hardshell for prolonged periods of rain.
• Reapply a suitable waterproofing treatment to the DWR coating from time to time to maintain its water-repellent properties to the full.
• Always store the jacket in a dry place to extend the life of the coating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Helikon-Tex Levanter completely waterproof?
Yes. Thanks to its 10,000 mm water column, the jacket offers excellent protection against light and moderate rain showers.

Is this jacket suitable for strenuous walks?
Yes. With a breathability rating of 10,000 g/m²/24 hours, the jacket remains comfortable during moderate exertion.

Is the Levanter a hardshell?
No. The Levanter is designed as a lightweight, compact rain jacket for emergencies. For prolonged rain and strenuous activities, a hardshell with a membrane is more suitable.

How much does the jacket weigh?
Just 295 grams, so it takes up hardly any space or adds hardly any weight to your kit.

Can I take this jacket with me when I’m doing airsoft or bushcraft?
Absolutely. Thanks to its compact size and the quick protection it offers against rain and wind, the Levanter is ideal for airsoft, hiking, bushcraft and other outdoor activities.

Set off well prepared with the Helikon-Tex® Levanter Jacket Black: an ultra-lightweight rain jacket that protects you when the weather takes an unexpected turn.