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Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light vs The North Face Venture 2

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

The North Face Venture 2 is the lighter option — 1 g lighter than the Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light (0% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light The North Face Venture 2
Weight 451 g · 0.451 kg · 0.99 lb 450 g · 0.450 kg · 0.99 lb
Brand Norrona The North Face
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light
451 g

Technical GORE-TEX hardshell at 15.9 oz (451g) for men with exceptional breathability and durability for alpine mountaineering.

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The North Face Venture 2
450 g

Durable waterproof jacket with DryVent technology.

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Norrona Trollveggen GORE-TEX Pro Light vs The North Face Venture 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face Venture 2 wins — at 450 g it is 1 g (0%) 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.

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