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Rab Phantom Jacket vs Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie

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

Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie is the lighter option — 26 g lighter than the Rab Phantom Jacket (15% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Rab Phantom Jacket Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie
Weight 179 g · 0.179 kg · 0.39 lb 153 g · 0.153 kg · 0.34 lb
Brand Rab Royal Robbins
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Rab Phantom Jacket
179 g

One of the lightest waterproof jackets available. GORE-TEX Paclite Plus, fully seam-sealed, packs into chest pocket. Essential ultralight hardshell. Men's.

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Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie
153 g

Only sun hoodie with mosquito bite-proof fabric. Combines sun protection with insect defense.

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Rab Phantom Jacket vs Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie wins — at 153 g it is 26 g (15%) lighter than the Rab Phantom Jacket (179 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.

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