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This jacket is for kids who spend lots of time outdoors in the cold at outdoor school and is meant for all day play in the snow. Designed for kids who love being outdoors in winter, this insulated ski jacket is cozy and delivers maximum protection for those long snow days. The waterproof/breathable HELLY TECH Performance technology keeps you dry, while PrimaLoft insulation delivers warmth. Neon color and reflective details add a safety feature of visibility for darker days. It is highly waterproof: ODSS rates this as a great option for wet snow and very cold weather.
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Product Description
The Helly Hansen Rider Kids Waterproof Insulated Winter Jacket combines waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection with PrimaLoft® Black insulation for cold, snowy days outside. Designed for winter movement and visibility, it's a dependable layer for outdoor school, skiing, sledding, snowy playgrounds, and everyday winter adventures.
HELLY TECH® Performance technology and fully seam-sealed 2-layer construction provide weather protection, while 133g PrimaLoft® Black insulation adds warmth without turning the jacket into an overly complicated winter layer. Articulated sleeves support movement, and a detachable adjustable hood, elastic cuffs, reflective details, and soft fleece comfort features make Rider ready for long winter days outside.
Why Parents Love It
- Waterproof winter protection: HELLY TECH® Performance construction provides waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection for snow, winter weather, and active outdoor days.
- Insulated for cold weather: 133g PrimaLoft® Black insulation provides dependable warmth for winter activities.
- Fully seam sealed: The 2-layer construction is fully seam sealed for added weather protection.
- Designed for visibility: Reflective Helly Hansen logos and reflective details combine with high-visibility accents on the sleeves and hood brim.
- Made for movement: Articulated sleeves help kids move comfortably while skiing, climbing, playing, and exploring.
- Comfortable winter details: Soft fleece inside the collar, at the chin guard, and in the hand pockets adds comfort on cold days.
Built for Real Outdoor Use
Winter childhood means snowbanks to climb, sledding hills to race down, playgrounds covered in fresh snow, and outdoor days that don't end just because it's cold. The Rider is designed for that kind of active winter use, balancing weather protection, insulation, mobility, and practical details in one dependable jacket.
Originally designed with skiing in mind, Rider also fits naturally into outdoor school and everyday winter routines. Secure zippered hand pockets, a ski pass pocket, elastic cuffs and hem, an internal name tag, and an adjustable detachable hood make it practical for both mountain days and Monday mornings.
Things to Know
- Insulation: Helly Hansen currently specifies PrimaLoft® Black 133g insulation and rates the jacket 4/6 for insulation.
- Waterproof performance: Helly Hansen rates Rider 5/6 for waterproofness.
- Breathability: The jacket receives a 5/6 breathability rating from Helly Hansen.
- Wind protection: Helly Hansen rates the jacket 4/6 for windproofness.
- Designed for skiing: Rider includes ski-specific features such as a ski pass pocket while also working well for everyday winter outdoor activities.
- True-to-size feedback: Helly Hansen reports that customers describe the jacket as fitting true to size and recommends choosing the regular size.
Product Details
- Product type: Kids waterproof insulated winter and ski jacket
- Brand: Helly Hansen
- Model: Rider Insulated Ski Jacket
- Style number: 40164
- Weather technology: HELLY TECH® Performance
- Construction: Fully seam-sealed 2-layer construction
- Insulation: PrimaLoft® Black 133g
- Waterproofness: 5/6 Helly Hansen performance rating
- Breathability: 5/6 Helly Hansen performance rating
- Windproofness: 4/6 Helly Hansen performance rating
- Insulation rating: 4/6 Helly Hansen performance rating
- Durability: 4/6 Helly Hansen performance rating
- Shell: 100% polyamide
- Lining: 100% polyester
- Insulation material: 100% polyester
- Hood: Detachable and adjustable
- Mobility: Articulated sleeves
- Cuffs and hem: Elastic
- Pockets: Secure zippered hand pockets and ski pass pocket
- Additional features: Reflective details, reflective logo, high-visibility accents, soft fleece chin guard, soft fleece collar, soft fleece-lined hand pockets, internal hanging loop, and name tag
- Additional treatment: Durable Water Repellency (DWR) treatment
- Certification: bluesign® product
Why ODSS Recommends It
ODSS recommends the Helly Hansen Rider for kids who spend meaningful time outside throughout winter and need one jacket that brings together waterproof protection, insulation, breathability, visibility, and freedom of movement. Its HELLY TECH® Performance construction and 133g PrimaLoft® Black insulation make it especially well suited to outdoor school, skiing, sledding, snowy playgrounds, and active cold-weather adventures.
We especially like Rider for active winter days when kids need warmth without giving up mobility. It's built for snow-covered trails, playground mornings, ski days, and the everyday winter moments that make bundling up worth it. We use this jacket and bib set on our own kids in MN winters!
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Country of Origin: Imported
Style No: #40164
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Each piece is rated for protection from water, wind and performance during play
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Testimonials
For us, the right gear from ODSS supports what we believe most about childhood. When children are able to be outside every day, in all seasons, they become tenacious, confident, and develop an authentic relationship with the land.
— RAIN OR SHINE SCHOOL
Working with Outdoor School Shop has transformed our outdoor school community. Parents love knowing their children are consistently and reliably equipped—and that nothing is forgotten or comes home covered in mud.
— RANDOLPH SCHOOL
Our students get outside in all temperatures and having the right gear makes a world of difference. @outdoorschoolshop has gear appropriate for all seasons, has a directory to search for nature schools, and layering guides to help families know how to dress children for the weather
— HEMLOCK HILL
At The Thistle and Root, I always recommend ODSS gear for anyone who believes that children grow best through nature—so dress for it.
— THISTLE & ROOT
Ordering bulk with Outdoor School Shop was just as easy and seamless as I had hoped! As we open up a new program, preparing our first group of kiddos for any weather was at the top of our priority list, and ODSS came through with insight, expertise, and the coolest, most dependable gear around! Thank you ODSS!
— SIDNEY RIDGE
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