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Montane Minimus Smock vs Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket

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

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Spec Montane Minimus Smock Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket
Weight 142 g · 0.142 kg · 0.31 lb 135 g · 0.135 kg · 0.30 lb
Brand Montane Zpacks
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Montane Minimus Smock
142 g

Ultralight hardshell rain jacket at just 5 ounces. Minimalist design with half-length zip, no adjustable cuffs or hood. Designed to shed weight while maintainin...

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Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket
135 g

Ultralight Dyneema rain jacket with full waterproofing.

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Montane Minimus Smock vs Zpacks Vertice Rain Jacket: which should you buy?

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