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Arc'teryx Norvan SL Jacket vs Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket is the lighter option — 37 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Norvan SL Jacket (19% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Norvan SL Jacket Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket
Weight 195 g · 0.195 kg · 0.43 lb 158 g · 0.158 kg · 0.35 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Enlightened Equipment
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Arc'teryx Norvan SL Jacket
195 g

Ultralight trail running jacket with Gore-Tex Shakedry.

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Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket
158 g

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...

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Arc'teryx Norvan 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 37 g (19%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Norvan SL Jacket (195 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.

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