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Marmot Precip Eco vs The North Face Venture 2

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

Marmot Precip Eco is the lighter option — 82 g lighter than the The North Face Venture 2 (18% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Marmot Precip Eco The North Face Venture 2
Weight 368 g · 0.368 kg · 0.81 lb 450 g · 0.450 kg · 0.99 lb
Brand Marmot The North Face
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Marmot Precip Eco
368 g

Budget-friendly waterproof jacket made from recycled materials.

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The North Face Venture 2
450 g

Durable waterproof jacket with DryVent technology.

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Marmot Precip Eco vs The North Face Venture 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Marmot Precip Eco wins — at 368 g it is 82 g (18%) 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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