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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak Women's vs Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood is the lighter option — 72 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak Women's (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak Women's Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood
Weight 180 g · 0.180 kg · 0.40 lb 108 g · 0.108 kg · 0.24 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Haglofs
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak Women's
180 g

Women's ultralight 3-layer GORE-TEX rain anorak with Hadron face fabric, weighs just 180g with StormHood and minimal features.

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Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood
108 g

Ultralight windshell with roll-away hood made from recycled Pertex Quantum fabric. Fluorocarbon-free DWR, reflective trims, and minimal design for packability.

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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak Women's vs Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Haglofs L.I.M Shield Hood wins — at 108 g it is 72 g (40%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Alpha SL Anorak Women's (180 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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