Arc'teryx Atom Hoody vs Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Versatile synthetic insulated hoody with Coreloft Compact insulation. Excellent moisture resistance and packability; ideal as standalone or layering piece.
Check price Full details →Stretch synthetic insulated jacket with Stratus PrimaLoft and a wind-resistant face, made for active mountain layering.
Check price Full details →Arc'teryx Atom Hoody vs Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Atom Hoody wins — at 320 g it is 16 g (5%) lighter than the Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket (336 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.
See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - mid layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.