Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket (2026) vs The North Face Summit Series FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Updated 2026 model with new 7 denier fabric and improved DWR. One of lightest legitimate weather shells at 6.3oz.
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 Rain Jacket (2026) vs The North Face Summit Series FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Versalite Rain Jacket (2026) wins — at 178 g it is 46 g (21%) 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.
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