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Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood vs Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket

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

Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood is the lighter option — 73 g lighter than the Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket
Weight 108 g · 0.108 kg · 0.24 lb 181 g · 0.181 kg · 0.40 lb
Brand Haglofs Montbell
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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Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket
181 g

Super-lightweight 3-layer rain jacket with pit zips, three-way adjustable hood, and GORE-TEX waterproofing in 7D ripstop nylon.

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Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood vs Montbell Versalite 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 73 g (40%) lighter than the Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket (181 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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