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Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody vs Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie

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

Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody is the lighter option — 60 g lighter than the Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie (17% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie
Weight 290 g · 0.290 kg · 0.64 lb 350 g · 0.350 kg · 0.77 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Melanzana
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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Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie
350 g

Cult-favorite Polartec grid fleece hoodie with a boxy fit, excellent breathability and moisture management for layering.

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Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody vs Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody wins — at 290 g it is 60 g (17%) lighter than the Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie (350 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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