Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile 3-layer GORE-TEX rain jacket for hiking and alpine use. Minimalist design with two hand pockets and a helmet-compatible StormHood for full protection.
Check price Full details →3-layer ultralight rain jacket, 20,000 mm waterproof, 75,000 g/m²/24h breathability. Pit zips, adjustable hood. Men's Medium. Custom-order direct from manufactu...
Check price Full details →Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket vs Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket wins — at 158 g it is 182 g (54%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Beta SL Jacket (340 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.