Arc'teryx Helium Jacket vs Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight waterproof-breathable rain jacket at 5.7 oz using N10p-X AC nylon with Gore-Tex technology. Packable into chest pocket. Men's medium.
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 Helium 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 4 g (2%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Helium Jacket (162 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.