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Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket vs Rab Downpour Light Jacket

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

Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket is the lighter option — 61 g lighter than the Rab Downpour Light Jacket (28% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket Rab Downpour Light Jacket
Weight 158 g · 0.158 kg · 0.35 lb 219 g · 0.219 kg · 0.48 lb
Brand Enlightened Equipment Rab
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
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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Rab Downpour Light Jacket
219 g

Packable 2.5L waterproof jacket with fully taped seams and helmet-compatible hood; packs to softball size, 7.7 oz for all-day rain protection.

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Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket vs Rab Downpour Light Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket wins — at 158 g it is 61 g (28%) lighter than the Rab Downpour Light Jacket (219 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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