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Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket vs Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie

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

Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie is the lighter option — 5 g lighter than the Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie
Weight 158 g · 0.158 kg · 0.35 lb 153 g · 0.153 kg · 0.34 lb
Brand Enlightened Equipment Royal Robbins
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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Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie
153 g

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

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Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket 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 5 g (3%) lighter than the Enlightened Equipment Visp Rain Jacket (158 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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