Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update) vs The North Face Summit Series FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Upgraded 2025 model with 3-layer Super Dry-Tec membrane, 7D face fabric. Pit zips. Major improvement from 2-layer predecessor.
Full details →Minimalist 3-layer FUTURELIGHT rain shell, one of the brand's lightest waterproof jackets for fast-and-light mountain travel.
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Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update) vs The North Face Summit Series FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Versalite Jacket (2025 Update) wins — at 167 g it is 57 g (25%) lighter than the The North Face Summit Series FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket (224 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 clothing - outer layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.