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Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood vs LightHeart Gear Rain Jacket

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

Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood is the lighter option — 46 g lighter than the LightHeart Gear Rain Jacket (30% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood LightHeart Gear Rain Jacket
Weight 108 g · 0.108 kg · 0.24 lb 154 g · 0.154 kg · 0.34 lb
Brand Haglofs LightHeart Gear
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood
108 g

Ultralight windshell with roll-away hood made from recycled Pertex Quantum fabric. Fluorocarbon-free DWR, reflective trims, and minimal design for packability.

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LightHeart Gear Rain Jacket
154 g

Ultralight silicone-coated nylon rain jacket at just 154g with seam-taped seams, waterproof pit-zips, and packable design for backpacking.

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Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood vs LightHeart Gear Rain Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood wins — at 108 g it is 46 g (30%) lighter than the LightHeart Gear Rain Jacket (154 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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