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Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell vs Montbell Versalite Jacket

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

Montbell Versalite Jacket is the lighter option — 75 g lighter than the Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell (34% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell Montbell Versalite Jacket
Weight 220 g · 0.220 kg · 0.49 lb 145 g · 0.145 kg · 0.32 lb
Brand Black Diamond Montbell
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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Montbell Versalite Jacket
145 g

Ultralight Gore-Tex rain jacket. Exceptional pack size.

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Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell vs Montbell Versalite Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Versalite Jacket wins — at 145 g it is 75 g (34%) 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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