Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket vs The North Face Summit FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket Men's
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight hardshell for fast mountain movement. Minimal seam taping, 3-layer GORE-TEX, packs to palm-size pouch. Men's version 7.2 oz.
Lightest Summit rain shell at 224g using 100% recycled nylon FUTURELIGHT fabric, packs into own pocket for minimal bulk.
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Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket vs The North Face Summit FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket Men's: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Storm Racer Jacket wins — at 204 g it is 20 g (9%) lighter than the The North Face Summit FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket Men's (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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - outer layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.