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Black Diamond Notion Shorts vs Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Sack 4L

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

Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Sack 4L is the lighter option — 176 g lighter than the Black Diamond Notion Shorts (88% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Notion Shorts Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Sack 4L
Weight 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb 24 g · 0.024 kg · 0.05 lb
Brand Black Diamond Sea to Summit
Category Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Black Diamond Notion Shorts
200 g

Lightweight nylon shorts with 4-way stretch for hiking.

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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Sack 4L
24 g

Ultralight stuff sack for food, clothing or sleeping bag.

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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.

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