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Arc'teryx Cerium SL vs Haglöfs L.I.M Barrier III

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

Arc'teryx Cerium SL is the lighter option — 215 g lighter than the Haglöfs L.I.M Barrier III (48% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Cerium SL Haglöfs L.I.M Barrier III
Weight 235 g · 0.235 kg · 0.52 lb 450 g · 0.450 kg · 0.99 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Haglöfs
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Arc'teryx Cerium SL
235 g

1000 fill power down with synthetic insulation at shoulders for durability.

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Haglöfs L.I.M Barrier III
450 g

Lightweight synthetic insulation jacket with Pertex outer fabric, featuring exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio for alpine hiking and mountaineering.

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Arc'teryx Cerium SL vs Haglöfs L.I.M Barrier III: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Cerium SL wins — at 235 g it is 215 g (48%) lighter than the Haglöfs L.I.M Barrier III (450 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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