best affordable rain pants Best Ultralight Rain Jacket for Thru-hiking: Montbell Versalite Best for : thru-hikers, lightweight hikers and backpackers PFC-free and PFAS-free: No Sizes : S-XL Weight: 6.4 oz (mens) / 5.8 oz (womens) Waterproof Material: 2 L Gore-Tex Windstopper Waterproof Rating: 30,000 mm (as reported by GORE), 20,000 or more (as reported by Montbell) Breathability rating: 43,000 g/m2/24 hrs Pit Zips: Yes Pockets: Yes What we liked: weight, price, waterproof rating, breathability, pit zips give extra ventilation, two well-placed hand pockets What we didn't like: sizing, not many in-person retail locations to try it on, cannot purchase in California or New York due to PFAS We're big fans of the Montbell Versalite and think it's the best ultralight rain jacket for thru-hiking
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GRAMS PER SQUARE METER (GSM) GSM value reflects the weight of the fabric and is usually a good indicator of its thickness and density as well