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Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update) vs Rab Vital Solo

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

Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update) is the lighter option — 13 g lighter than the Rab Vital Solo (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update) Rab Vital Solo
Weight 167 g · 0.167 kg · 0.37 lb 180 g · 0.180 kg · 0.40 lb
Brand Montbell Rab
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update)
167 g

Upgraded 2025 model with 3-layer Super Dry-Tec membrane, 7D face fabric. Pit zips. Major improvement from 2-layer predecessor.

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Rab Vital Solo
180 g

Ultralight waterproof jacket for trail running.

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Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update) vs Rab Vital Solo: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update) wins — at 167 g it is 13 g (7%) lighter than the Rab Vital Solo (180 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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