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Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody vs The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie

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

The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie is the lighter option — 45 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody (18% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie
Weight 249 g · 0.249 kg · 0.55 lb 204 g · 0.204 kg · 0.45 lb
Brand Arc'teryx The North Face
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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The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie
204 g

Grid-fleece midlayer with stretch fabric for dynamic movement. Features full-zip front, kangaroo pocket, and thumbholes at cuffs.

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Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody vs The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie wins — at 204 g it is 45 g (18%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody (249 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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