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Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody vs Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody

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

Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody is the lighter option — 29 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody (10% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody
Weight 290 g · 0.290 kg · 0.64 lb 261 g · 0.261 kg · 0.58 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Arc'teryx
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody
290 g

Lightweight 750-fill down hoody for cold belay sessions.

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Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody
261 g

Ultralight softshell mid-layer at 9.2 ounces. Windproof and breathable without insulation, designed for active outdoor pursuits requiring minimal weight.

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Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody vs Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody wins — at 261 g it is 29 g (10%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody (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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