Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody vs Rab Ascendor Light Hoody
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight 750-fill down hoody for cold belay sessions.
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Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody vs Rab Ascendor Light Hoody: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Rab Ascendor Light Hoody wins — at 193 g it is 97 g (33%) 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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