LightHeart Gear Rain Jacket vs Rab Phantom Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight silicone-coated nylon rain jacket at just 154g with seam-taped seams, waterproof pit-zips, and packable design for backpacking.
Full details →One of the lightest waterproof jackets available. GORE-TEX Paclite Plus, fully seam-sealed, packs into chest pocket. Essential ultralight hardshell. Men's.
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LightHeart Gear Rain Jacket vs Rab Phantom Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the LightHeart Gear Rain Jacket wins — at 154 g it is 25 g (14%) lighter than the Rab Phantom Jacket (179 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.