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First Lite Vapor Stormlight vs Marmot Precip Eco

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

First Lite Vapor Stormlight is the lighter option — 28 g lighter than the Marmot Precip Eco (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec First Lite Vapor Stormlight Marmot Precip Eco
Weight 340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb 368 g · 0.368 kg · 0.81 lb
Brand First Lite Marmot
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
First Lite Vapor Stormlight
340 g

2.5-layer ultralight packable rain jacket with Turret Hood and 37.5 Active Particle Technology, compresses into its own pocket.

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Marmot Precip Eco
368 g

Budget-friendly waterproof jacket made from recycled materials.

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First Lite Vapor Stormlight vs Marmot Precip Eco: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the First Lite Vapor Stormlight wins — at 340 g it is 28 g (8%) lighter than the Marmot Precip Eco (368 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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