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Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket (2026) vs Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's)

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

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Spec Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket (2026) Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's)
Weight 178 g · 0.178 kg · 0.39 lb 161 g · 0.161 kg · 0.35 lb
as listed; size not stated
Brand Montbell Outdoor Research
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket (2026)
178 g

Updated 2026 model with new 7 denier fabric and improved DWR. One of lightest legitimate weather shells at 6.3oz.

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Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's)
161 g

Minimalist rain jacket in 2.75-layer 15D Toray Dermizax fabric. Packs into its own pocket for easy stowing. 5.7 oz.

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Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket (2026) vs Outdoor Research Helium UL Jacket (men's): which should you buy?

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