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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket vs Haglofs L.I.M GTX

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

Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket is the lighter option — 10 g lighter than the Haglofs L.I.M GTX (3% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket Haglofs L.I.M GTX
Weight 280 g · 0.280 kg · 0.62 lb 290 g · 0.290 kg · 0.64 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Haglofs
Category Clothing - Outer Layer Clothing - Outer Layer
Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket
280 g

Ultralight Gore-Tex hardshell for alpine climbing.

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Haglofs L.I.M GTX
290 g

Lightweight Gore-Tex jacket for alpine and trail use.

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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket vs Haglofs L.I.M GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Alpha SL Jacket wins — at 280 g it is 10 g (3%) lighter than the Haglofs L.I.M GTX (290 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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