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The North Face Summit Series FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket vs The North Face Venture 2
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
The North Face Summit Series FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket is the lighter option — 226 g lighter than the The North Face Venture 2 (50% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
The North Face Summit Series FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket
224 g
Minimalist 3-layer FUTURELIGHT rain shell, one of the brand's lightest waterproof jackets for fast-and-light mountain travel.
Check price Full details →The North Face Summit Series FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket vs The North Face Venture 2: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face Summit Series FUTURELIGHT Papsura Jacket wins — at 224 g it is 226 g (50%) 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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