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The original was posted on /r/Ultralight by /u/BhamsterBpack on 2025-01-20 17:02:07+00:00.

I’m intrigued by the weight savings and packability of the Leve Ultralight Jacket (3.8oz in XL) vs. membrane jackets like the Versalite or a shakedry jacket that are in the 7-8oz range. But I have no experience with a non-breathable rain jacket, particularly one that’s made from such light fabric (15D).

I’d love to hear people’s thoughts on whether this Leve or something similar would work well on a trip such as a thru-hike of the Colorado Trail. It doesn’t need to survive extensive bushwhacking. But I would like it to be intact after a month on the trail, and to keep the rain off my body during cold mountain rainstorms that could last for hours.

I know I’ll get wet from sweat, even with the pit zips. But I’ve never found “breathable” waterproof jackets to be all that breathable.

So what do you think? Is something like the Leve too delicate for a long trip? Will it be an unbearable sweatfest? Will the rain find its way in? Or is this an ideal balance between weight and performance for this use case? I’m not interested in non-jacket alternatives like a poncho.

Yes, I realize I’m nitpicking over 3-4 ounces. But this is [r/Ultralight]() after all.