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Montbell U.L. Shell Mittens vs REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie

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

Montbell U.L. Shell Mittens is the lighter option — 191 g lighter than the REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie (96% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Montbell U.L. Shell Mittens REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie
Weight 9 g · 0.009 kg · 0.02 lb 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb
Brand Montbell REI Co-op
Category Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Montbell U.L. Shell Mittens
9 g

Ultra-thin ultra-light shell mittens. Minimal weight option for backup hand protection.

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REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie
200 g

Sun-protective UPF 50+ hoodie for desert and alpine hiking.

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Montbell U.L. Shell Mittens vs REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell U.L. Shell Mittens wins — at 9 g it is 191 g (96%) lighter than the REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie (200 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 miscellaneous page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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