Montane Gortex jecket vs Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0

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

Montane Gortex jecket is the lighter option — 28 g lighter than the Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0 (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Montane Gortex jecket	Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0
Weight	307 g · 0.307 kg · 0.68 lb	335 g · 0.335 kg · 0.74 lb
Brand	Montane	Rab
Category	Clothing - Outer Layer	Clothing - Outer Layer

Montane Gortex jecket

307 g

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Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0

335 g

Stretch waterproof hardshell using Proflex membrane fabric for a soft, breathable feel with a helmet-compatible hood.

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Montane Gortex jecket vs Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Montane Gortex jecket wins — at 307 g it is 28 g (8%) lighter than the Rab Kinetic Alpine 2.0 (335 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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