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Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody vs Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody

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

Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody is the lighter option — 105 g lighter than the Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody (30% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
Weight 249 g · 0.249 kg · 0.55 lb 354 g · 0.354 kg · 0.78 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Patagonia
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody
249 g

Lightweight down insulation hoody with 850-fill-power responsible down. Packable and warm with streamlined fit for layering.

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Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody
354 g

Highly breathable technical fleece midlayer with zigzag-knit construction for airflow. 100% recycled polyester, Fair Trade Certified.

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Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody vs Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody wins — at 249 g it is 105 g (30%) lighter than the Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Hoody (354 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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