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Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket vs The North Face Venture 2

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

Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket is the lighter option — 230 g lighter than the The North Face Venture 2 (51% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket The North Face Venture 2
Weight 220 g · 0.220 kg · 0.49 lb 450 g · 0.450 kg · 0.99 lb
Brand Helly Hansen The North Face
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket
220 g

Ultralight 3.5-layer LIFA INFINITY waterproof shell with helmet hood and packable stash pocket (men's).

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The North Face Venture 2
450 g

Durable waterproof jacket with DryVent technology.

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Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket vs The North Face Venture 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Helly Hansen Odin Infinity Minimalist Jacket wins — at 220 g it is 230 g (51%) lighter than the The North Face Venture 2 (450 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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