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Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell 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 — 62 g lighter than the Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell (28% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket
Weight 220 g · 0.220 kg · 0.49 lb 158 g · 0.158 kg · 0.35 lb
Brand Black Diamond Enlightened Equipment
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell
220 g

Packable waterproof shell with stretch for climbing.

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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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Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell 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 62 g (28%) lighter than the Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell (220 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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