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Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket (2026) vs Rab Phantom Jacket

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

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Spec Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket (2026) Rab Phantom Jacket
Weight 178 g · 0.178 kg · 0.39 lb 179 g · 0.179 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand Montbell Rab
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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Rab Phantom Jacket
179 g

One of the lightest waterproof jackets available. GORE-TEX Paclite Plus, fully seam-sealed, packs into chest pocket. Essential ultralight hardshell. Men's.

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Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket (2026) vs Rab Phantom Jacket: which should you buy?

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