Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts vs Rab Phantom Contact Grip Gloves
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightest shorts tested at only 3.8 oz. Exceptional drying speed with minimal weight.
Full details →Warmest insulated gloves tested with excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. Durable yet lightweight construction.
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Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts vs Rab Phantom Contact Grip Gloves: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Rab Phantom Contact Grip Gloves wins — at 60 g it is 47 g (44%) lighter than the Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts (107 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 miscellaneous page, or browse the full gear weight database.