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Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie vs The North Face Venture 2

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

Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie is the lighter option — 297 g lighter than the The North Face Venture 2 (66% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie The North Face Venture 2
Weight 153 g · 0.153 kg · 0.34 lb 450 g · 0.450 kg · 0.99 lb
Brand Royal Robbins The North Face
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie
153 g

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

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The North Face Venture 2
450 g

Durable waterproof jacket with DryVent technology.

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Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie vs The North Face Venture 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Royal Robbins Salathe Hoodie wins — at 153 g it is 297 g (66%) lighter than the The North Face Venture 2 (450 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.

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