Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket vs REI Co-op XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight waterproof hardshell with Pertex Shield fabric, extremely packable with minimalist design. Exceptional protection-to-weight ratio.
Full details →Men's packable 3L rain jacket at 13.4 oz (380g) with seam-sealed GORE-TEX construction and pit zips for ventilation.
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Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket vs REI Co-op XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Rab Phantom Waterproof Jacket wins — at 116 g it is 264 g (69%) lighter than the REI Co-op XeroCloud 3L Rain Jacket (380 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.