Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket (men's) vs The North Face Summit FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket Men's
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
The lightest GORE-TEX PRO shell in the Arc'teryx range, designed for alpine climbing with helmet-compatible hood and minimalist construction.
Check price Full details →Lightest Summit rain shell at 224g using 100% recycled nylon FUTURELIGHT fabric, packs into own pocket for minimal bulk.
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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket (men's) vs The North Face Summit FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket Men's: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face Summit FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket Men's wins — at 224 g it is 3 g (1%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket (men's) (227 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - outer layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.