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Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket vs Norrona Trollveggen Thermal Pro Jacket

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

Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket is the lighter option — 335 g lighter than the Norrona Trollveggen Thermal Pro Jacket (63% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket Norrona Trollveggen Thermal Pro Jacket
Weight 195 g · 0.195 kg · 0.43 lb 530 g · 0.530 kg · 1.17 lb
Brand Montbell Norrona
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket
195 g

900-fill ultralight down jacket in minimal packable design.

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Norrona Trollveggen Thermal Pro Jacket
530 g

Polartec Thermal Pro fleece for demanding mountain use.

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Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket vs Norrona Trollveggen Thermal Pro Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket wins — at 195 g it is 335 g (63%) lighter than the Norrona Trollveggen Thermal Pro Jacket (530 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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