Montbell Versalite Jacket vs Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight Gore-Tex rain jacket. Exceptional pack size.
Full details →Technical GORE-TEX hardshell at 15.9 oz (451g) for men with exceptional breathability and durability for alpine mountaineering.
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Montbell Versalite Jacket vs Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Versalite Jacket wins — at 145 g it is 306 g (68%) lighter than the Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light (451 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.