Contestant #1: cloak of shade
Contestant #2: endure elements
Other than the fact that you can cast it on one creature per level opposed to only one creature, what benefit is there to choosing cloak of shade over endure elements?
"The cloak of shade also reduces any penalties from sunlight by 1."
That's it. Situational, but it's a benefit. Also, its duration is 1 hour per level, not 24 hours, so... probably none whatsoever, practically.