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First Lite Vapor Stormlight vs Montane Gortex jecket

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

Montane Gortex jecket is the lighter option — 33 g lighter than the First Lite Vapor Stormlight (10% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec First Lite Vapor Stormlight Montane Gortex jecket
Weight 340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb 307 g · 0.307 kg · 0.68 lb
Brand First Lite Montane
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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First Lite Vapor Stormlight vs Montane Gortex jecket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Montane Gortex jecket wins — at 307 g it is 33 g (10%) lighter than the First Lite Vapor Stormlight (340 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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