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Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell vs Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie

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

Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie is the lighter option — 67 g lighter than the Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell (30% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie
Weight 220 g · 0.220 kg · 0.49 lb 153 g · 0.153 kg · 0.34 lb
Brand Black Diamond Royal Robbins
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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Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie
153 g

Only sun hoodie with mosquito bite-proof fabric. Combines sun protection with insect defense.

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Black Diamond Stormline Stretch Rain Shell vs Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie wins — at 153 g it is 67 g (30%) 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.

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