← Gear database

Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket vs Hikerkind Ultralight Alpha Midlayer

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

Hikerkind Ultralight Alpha Midlayer is the lighter option — 96 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket (41% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
shopping_cart Check today's price on Amazon
Spec Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket Hikerkind Ultralight Alpha Midlayer
Weight 235 g · 0.235 kg · 0.52 lb 139 g · 0.139 kg · 0.31 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Hikerkind
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket
235 g

Ultralight down jacket at 8.3 ounces with exceptional packability.

Full details →
Hikerkind Ultralight Alpha Midlayer
139 g

Polartec Alpha Direct 90 fleece with crossbody paneling. Launched June 2026. Women-specific design for actual hiking patterns.

Full details →

HikeLoad is reader-supported. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.

Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket vs Hikerkind Ultralight Alpha Midlayer: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hikerkind Ultralight Alpha Midlayer wins — at 139 g it is 96 g (41%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket (235 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - mid layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.

More clothing - mid layer comparisons

Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket vs LGT Balaclava Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket vs Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket vs FarPointe Alpha Cruiser Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket vs Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket vs Janji Auras Ultrafleece Hoodie Arc'teryx Cerium SL Down Jacket vs Montbell Plasma 1000