Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts vs REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie
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.
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Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts vs REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Strider Pro Shorts wins — at 107 g it is 93 g (47%) lighter than the REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie (200 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.