What counts as an ultralight clothing - mid layer?

The lightest quarter of clothing - mid layer items in our database weighs 204 g or less — a good practical threshold for "ultralight" in this category.

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How much does a clothing - mid layer weigh?

Q: How much does a clothing - mid layer weigh?

Based on 82 verified weights in the HikeLoad gear database, the median clothing - mid layer weighs 261 g. The average is 289 g, with items ranging from 28 g to 650 g.

Real numbers from 82 verified clothing - mid layer weights in our database — not manufacturer claims.

The median clothing - mid layer weighs 261 g (0.26 kg), based on 82 items. The average is 289 g — pulled up by a few heavy outliers, which is why the median is the better benchmark for your own pack.

28 g

Lightest

204 g

Ultralight threshold (P25)

261 g

Median

650 g

Heaviest

A quarter of all clothing - mid layer items weigh 204 g or less — if yours is under that, it counts as genuinely ultralight. The middle half of the market sits between 204 g and 350 g. Anything above 350 g is heavier than three-quarters of what is available today.

Lightest clothing - mid layers

LGT Balaclava — 28 g

Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie — 85 g

FarPointe Alpha Cruiser — 125 g

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Heaviest in the database

Nanga Aurora Down Jacket — 650 g

Forclaz MT900 Hooded Down Jacket (Men's Large) — 570 g

Fjallraven Keb Fleece Hoodie — 570 g

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