Haglofs L.I.M GTX vs Marmot Minimalist

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

Haglofs L.I.M GTX is the lighter option — 10 g lighter than the Marmot Minimalist (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Haglofs L.I.M GTX	Marmot Minimalist
Weight	290 g · 0.290 kg · 0.64 lb	300 g · 0.300 kg · 0.66 lb
Brand	Haglofs	Marmot
Category	Clothing - Outer Layer	Clothing - Outer Layer

Haglofs L.I.M GTX

290 g

Lightweight Gore-Tex jacket for alpine and trail use.

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Marmot Minimalist

300 g

Lightweight Gore-Tex 2.5L rain jacket for backpacking.

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Haglofs L.I.M GTX vs Marmot Minimalist: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Haglofs L.I.M GTX wins — at 290 g it is 10 g (3%) lighter than the Marmot Minimalist (300 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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