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Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket (men's) vs Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket

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

Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket is the lighter option — 88 g lighter than the Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket (men's) (43% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket (men's) Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket
Weight 204 g · 0.204 kg · 0.45 lb 116 g · 0.116 kg · 0.26 lb
Brand Patagonia Rab
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket (men's)
204 g

Ultralight GORE-TEX Paclite Plus trail-running rain jacket built for high-output aerobic activity in sustained wet mountain conditions.

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Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket
116 g

Ultralight waterproof hardshell with Pertex Shield fabric, extremely packable with minimalist design. Exceptional protection-to-weight ratio.

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Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket (men's) vs Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket wins — at 116 g it is 88 g (43%) lighter than the Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket (men's) (204 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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