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Helly Hansen Quick Dry Cargo Shorts vs REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie

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

REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie is the lighter option — 30 g lighter than the Helly Hansen Quick Dry Cargo Shorts (13% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Helly Hansen Quick Dry Cargo Shorts REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie
Weight 230 g · 0.230 kg · 0.51 lb 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb
Brand Helly Hansen REI Co-op
Category Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Helly Hansen Quick Dry Cargo Shorts
230 g

Quick-drying cargo shorts at only 230g. Compact bundle size for ultralight packing.

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REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie
200 g

Sun-protective UPF 50+ hoodie for desert and alpine hiking.

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Helly Hansen Quick Dry Cargo Shorts vs REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie wins — at 200 g it is 30 g (13%) lighter than the Helly Hansen Quick Dry Cargo Shorts (230 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 miscellaneous page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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