Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell vs Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update)
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Packable waterproof shell with stretch for climbing.
Full details →Upgraded 2025 model with 3-layer Super Dry-Tec membrane, 7D face fabric. Pit zips. Major improvement from 2-layer predecessor.
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Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell vs Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update): which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update) wins — at 167 g it is 53 g (24%) 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - outer layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.