Name: Montbell Versalite
Brand: montbell
SKU: 62f3985c32dba6afcc3a50df
Rating: 3.1 (31 reviews)

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 Being able to put your hands into these pockets and get them out of the wind or store items in these pockets is really nice and the helium does not have that option for around the same price maybe 30 $40 more I think it's well worth it to go with this jacket. It's got all the features that helium has just as life, just as packable. but you're gonna get these pockets. you're gonna get the super breathability

 see how the breathability of this thing is working out. So far it's surprising me, all right. So I've been moving for a while now and definitely getting warm inside of the jacket rising. Li I'm not feeling a whole lot of condensation building up on the inside I'm not feeling super clammy

 Pockets are raised up slightly so that when you have your hip belts on from a pack or a fanny pack whatnot around your waist, you can still access your pockets. Waterproof zippers. Pockets are pretty big. You can easily store a phone or or your keys or snacks

 So I've been moving for a while now and definitely getting warm inside of the jacket rising. Li I'm not feeling a whole lot of condensation building up on the inside I'm not feeling super clammy. My back's a little bit wet, but that's to be expected with a pack on. That's just gonna happen

Ultralight Backpacking Rain jacket - Montbell Versalite Gear Review

This year I bought a MontBell Versalite that has claims similar to the Helium. It uses "Windstopper" Goretex, but the waterproofing numbers looked really good. Having owned earlier GoreTex jackets I was VERY skeptical, but the jacket did better than I expected, considering how light it is.

I recently downsized from my giant North Face hardshell and got an Outdoor Research Helium rain jacket. Watched and read loads of reviews that put this 2.5 layer jacket pretty high on the "repelling water" front. They basically said yeah it won't handle a tropical thunderstorm, but it'll handle rainy weather just fine, and it's one of the best non-Goretex that you can find. Well, I decided to try it out before my trip next week and BOY am I glad I did. Went to the park in the rain for about an hour and a half, it was raining fairly hard but still - an hour and a half. And I got SOAKED. DRENCHED. It soaked through on the sleeves, chest, back, shoulders, you name it. 

What?? Is this really "impressively waterproof", as one reviewer called it? How much rain do you expect a rain jacket to handle before it soaks through? I know that there is no such thing truly as 'waterproof', rather just water resistance up until a point, but I thought that point ought to be at least a couple hours. Is gore-tex truly my only option if I want weather protection that lasts beyond a summer shower? I don't find Gore-tex jackets to be very ultralight which is why I went for the Helium, but maybe I should just bite the bullet.

<div class="md">I recently downsized from my giant North Face hardshell and got an Outdoor Research Helium rain jacket. Watched and read loads of reviews that put this 2.5 layer jacket pretty high on the &quot;repelling water&quot; front. They basically said yeah it won&#39;t handle a tropical thunderstorm, but it&#39;ll handle rainy weather just fine, and it&#39;s one of the best non-Goretex that you can find. Well, I decided to try it out before my trip next week and BOY am I glad I did. Went to the park in the rain for about an hour and a half, it was raining fairly hard but still - an hour and a half. And I got SOAKED. DRENCHED. It soaked through on the sleeves, chest, back, shoulders, you name it. 

What?? Is this really &quot;impressively waterproof&quot;, as one reviewer called it? How much rain do you expect a rain jacket to handle before it soaks through? I know that there is no such thing truly as &#39;waterproof&#39;, rather just water resistance up until a point, but I thought that point ought to be at least a couple hours. Is gore-tex truly my only option if I want weather protection that lasts beyond a summer shower? I don&#39;t find Gore-tex jackets to be very ultralight which is why I went for the Helium, but maybe I should just bite the bullet.
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How much rain should a good rain jacket be able to handle?

 Yeah, the Outdoor Research: Helium 2 jacket. Really good jacket. Um, but it didn't have pit zips and I always got so hot in it. I wear it in the winter and it was just the winter over my like a long sleeve shirt and I'd be hiking and I'd be so hot because it just doesn't ventilate, doesn't let any of the air that you're building up inside your jacket out at all

 Okay, there's wild turkeys. Look at those freaking fit birds. See if I can go any farther. Yeah, look at them

 The other thing about these pockets is when I pull this, you see that the bottom waist part of the jacket cinches. This is on both sides so you can actually cinch your jacket from the inside your pocket. Very interesting design. Don't know why that's the case, but it works

 My arm's tired. The great thing about it is if like like I said, if you want to stay warm, you just keep them zipped up. If you just want to have a little bit of flow, I just zip them halfway down. uh, whichever I had

Best Backpacking Rain Jacket 2021 - Montbell Versalite - On-Trail Review

The topic of the week thread is a place to focus on the practical side of ultralight hiking. We hope it will generate some really in depth and thoughtful discussion with less of a spotlight on individual pieces gear and more focus on technique.

Each week we will post a new topic for everyone to discuss. We hope people will participate by offering advice, asking questions and sharing stories related to that topic.

This is a place for newbies and experienced hikers alike.

This week's topic is - **Rain gear:** What do you use? Do you have a system? Favourite rain jacket? Tips and tricks. Stories and advice. Ask questions if you have them.

Next week's topic - **Stupid light**

<div class="md">The topic of the week thread is a place to focus on the practical side of ultralight hiking. We hope it will generate some really in depth and thoughtful discussion with less of a spotlight on individual pieces gear and more focus on technique.

Each week we will post a new topic for everyone to discuss. We hope people will participate by offering advice, asking questions and sharing stories related to that topic.

This is a place for newbies and experienced hikers alike.

This week&#39;s topic is - Rain gear: What do you use? Do you have a system? Favourite rain jacket? Tips and tricks. Stories and advice. Ask questions if you have them.

Next week&#39;s topic - Stupid light
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The Topic of the Week - Week of August 09, 2021 - Rain gear

 sorry about that. Anyway, thanks everyone for tuning in for this review of the Montville Versa Light. This is a great rain jacket. It's pricey, but it's worth it

 This is a great rain jacket. It's pricey, but it's worth it. And make sure you hit that subscribe button like this video and share it! Mahalo.

 So my only real concern when it comes to this jacket is that it depends on a DWR coating for its water repellency. So in high, highly used areas like across the shoulders where my shoulder straps would be for my pack, I can see the DWR treatment wearing off and I can see the material possibly wetting out in that zone. Now that hasn't happened to me yet and it doesn't concern me that much because there are companies out there that make DWR treatment products that you can just apply to the rain jacket that will bring back that water repellency. Now a couple gripes about this jacket

Montbell Versalite Review

<div class="md">Rainy season is approaching and I wanna go on a few Summer hikes. I wanna get a rain jacket that allows me to fast-hike and resists my backpack&#39;s abrasion, but so far I couldn&#39;t find anything that does not cost a fortune. It&#39;d be ideal to have something that doesn&#39;t weight more than 300g and not more than 200$... Is it a hard mission? 

Any recommendations? Patagonia Torrentshell? Montbell? Millet Typhon (quite expensive tho). 

Cheers.
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[Advice] Best Light Breathable Rain Jacket?

I'm looking for a jacket that does it all. I found this Marmot minimalist jacket and wanted to hear your opinion on it.

https://www.marmot.com/men/jackets-and-vests/rainwear/mens-minimalist-component-3-in-1-jacket/AFS_889169503689.html

It's on the expensive side, but I'm ok spending money or quality items that serve multiple purposes. Let me now what you think!

<div class="md">I&#39;m looking for a jacket that does it all. I found this Marmot minimalist jacket and wanted to hear your opinion on it.

<a href="https://www.marmot.com/men/jackets-and-vests/rainwear/mens-minimalist-component-3-in-1-jacket/AFS_889169503689.html">https://www.marmot.com/men/jackets-and-vests/rainwear/mens-minimalist-component-3-in-1-jacket/AFS_889169503689.html</a>

It&#39;s on the expensive side, but I&#39;m ok spending money or quality items that serve multiple purposes. Let me now what you think!
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Jacket that does it all

Hi everyone,

I’m here in search of a rain jacket. I will be traveling to The Philippines for some backpacking this summer where I expect to encounter some pretty serious rain as well as terrible heat.

In the past I’ve had some that are breathable, but too warm (better for cold weather). And others that are light, but not breathable (so you end up feeling as if you’re wrapped in vinyl.)

Any suggestions on a rain jacket that is breathable and light?


Thanks!

<div class="md">Hi everyone,

I’m here in search of a rain jacket. I will be traveling to The Philippines for some backpacking this summer where I expect to encounter some pretty serious rain as well as terrible heat.

In the past I’ve had some that are breathable, but too warm (better for cold weather). And others that are light, but not breathable (so you end up feeling as if you’re wrapped in vinyl.)

Any suggestions on a rain jacket that is breathable and light?

Thanks!
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Recommendations on rain jacket for hot, tropical climate?

Best options are anything with pitzips, pocket vents, and light weight fabric. Montbell Versalite is best I’ve found, but probably not an urban daily driver for most.

I’m looking for a rain jacket that provides some protection against summer showers when a poncho isn’t acceptable. I need something for mostly urban use. Any suggestions?

<div class="md">I’m looking for a rain jacket that provides some protection against summer showers when a poncho isn’t acceptable. I need something for mostly urban use. Any suggestions?
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Warm weather rain jacket

You don't mention a wall charger. In terms of rain gear, Montbell Versalite gets good recommendation but is more expensive, but usually readily available in the timeframes you have (maybe going with a cheaper set of rain pants and just buy the jacket).

Hi everyone! 

This is going to be my first thruhike, and I'm looking for some advice on if I should lose any weight anywhere (or anything I should add). I do a fair bit of tramping generally, but nothing this long, and only really in the North Island. 

Dates: Mid-February to Mid-April, variable weather conditions, sunny, wind and rain, snow unlikely, possible temp range -2C - 25C  (28-77 F)

Comments: I've tried my sleeping bag down to 7 C in a tent and it was too chilly with all my clothes on, so I've added the liner (I'm a cold sleeper), which I'll probably use on it's own in the huts quite often. I've just purchased my Osprey Eja so would be reluctant to get another pack, I haven't actually bought the Gossamer gear tent or AntiGravity Gear waterproofs yet as I'm waiting for Black Friday in case I can snag a deal, so any alternatives considered - though NZ is quite limited on some gear choices and it's going to be expensive for me as is with shipping from the USA :) PLB is non-negotioable, I'm undecided on the Sawyer Squeeze and open to advice! Normally when tramping I just drink stream water and if it's near farmland I'd add an Aquamira tab

Budget (not inc tent and waterproofs costs that I haven't actually spent yet): $250 USD

Thanks in advance! :)    [https://lighterpack.com/r/rtdzea](https://lighterpack.com/r/rtdzea)

<div class="md">Hi everyone!

This is going to be my first thruhike, and I&#39;m looking for some advice on if I should lose any weight anywhere (or anything I should add). I do a fair bit of tramping generally (and already live in NZ), but nothing this long, and only really in the North Island.

Dates: Mid-February to Mid-April, variable weather conditions, sunny, wind and rain, snow unlikely, possible temp range -2C - 25C (28-77 F)

Goal baseweight: nothing specific in mind

Solo or group: mostly solo, my husband will be joining me for a couple weeks

Location: New Zealand&#39;s South Island, going NOBO

Comments: I&#39;ve tried my sleeping bag down to 7 C in a tent and it was too chilly with all my clothes on, so I&#39;ve added the liner (I&#39;m a cold sleeper), which I&#39;ll probably use on it&#39;s own in the huts quite often. I&#39;ve just purchased my Osprey Eja so would be reluctant to get another pack, I haven&#39;t actually bought the Gossamer gear tent or AntiGravity Gear waterproofs yet as I&#39;m waiting for Black Friday in case I can snag a deal, so any alternatives considered - though NZ is quite limited on some gear choices and it&#39;s going to be expensive for me as is with shipping from the USA :) PLB is non-negotioable, I&#39;m undecided on the Sawyer Squeeze and open to advice! Normally when tramping I just drink stream water and if it&#39;s near farmland I&#39;d add an Aquamira tab

Budget (not inc tent and waterproofs costs that I haven&#39;t actually spent yet): $250 USD

Extra info: I&#39;m 5&quot; 11 female 80 kg

Thanks in advance! :) <a href="https://lighterpack.com/r/rtdzea">https://lighterpack.com/r/rtdzea</a>
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