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Black Diamond Notion Shorts vs REI Lightweight Stuff Sack

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

REI Lightweight Stuff Sack is the lighter option — 180 g lighter than the Black Diamond Notion Shorts (90% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Notion Shorts REI Lightweight Stuff Sack
Weight 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb 20 g · 0.020 kg · 0.04 lb
Brand Black Diamond REI
Category Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Black Diamond Notion Shorts
200 g

Lightweight nylon shorts with 4-way stretch for hiking.

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REI Lightweight Stuff Sack
20 g

Budget-friendly ultralight stuff sack for pack organization. Only 0.7 oz.

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Black Diamond Notion Shorts vs REI Lightweight Stuff Sack: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the REI Lightweight Stuff Sack wins — at 20 g it is 180 g (90%) lighter than the Black Diamond Notion Shorts (200 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 miscellaneous page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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