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Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket vs Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket

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

Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket is the lighter option — 71 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket (26% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket
Weight 275 g · 0.275 kg · 0.61 lb 204 g · 0.204 kg · 0.45 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Patagonia
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket
275 g

Ultralight packable Gore-Tex jacket for emergency protection.

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Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket
204 g

Ultralight hardshell for fast mountain movement. Minimal seam taping, 3-layer GORE-TEX, packs to palm-size pouch. Men's version 7.2 oz.

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Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket vs Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket wins — at 204 g it is 71 g (26%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket (275 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.

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