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Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody vs FarPointe Alpha Cruiser
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
FarPointe Alpha Cruiser is the lighter option — 193 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody (61% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
FarPointe Alpha Cruiser
125 g
Cottage-made Polartec Alpha Direct active-insulation hoodie offering top warmth-to-weight; 90gsm, size M.
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Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody vs FarPointe Alpha Cruiser: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the FarPointe Alpha Cruiser wins — at 125 g it is 193 g (61%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoody (318 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.
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