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Montbell U.L. Shell Mittens vs Zpacks Slim Dry Bag

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

Montbell U.L. Shell Mittens is the lighter option — 2 g lighter than the Zpacks Slim Dry Bag (18% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Montbell U.L. Shell Mittens Zpacks Slim Dry Bag
Weight 9 g · 0.009 kg · 0.02 lb 11 g · 0.011 kg · 0.02 lb
Brand Montbell Zpacks
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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Zpacks Slim Dry Bag
11 g

Ultra-lightweight dry bag for pack organization. Large size at only 0.4 oz.

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Montbell U.L. Shell Mittens vs Zpacks Slim Dry Bag: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell U.L. Shell Mittens wins — at 9 g it is 2 g (18%) lighter than the Zpacks Slim Dry Bag (11 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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