Black Diamond Notion Shorts vs Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Sack 4L
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight nylon shorts with 4-way stretch for hiking.
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Black Diamond Notion Shorts vs Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Sack 4L: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Sack 4L wins — at 24 g it is 176 g (88%) 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.