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Arc'teryx Cerium SL vs Rab Mythic Alpine Light Jacket

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

Arc'teryx Cerium SL is the lighter option — 17 g lighter than the Rab Mythic Alpine Light Jacket (7% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Cerium SL Rab Mythic Alpine Light Jacket
Weight 235 g · 0.235 kg · 0.52 lb 252 g · 0.252 kg · 0.56 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Rab
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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Rab Mythic Alpine Light Jacket
252 g

900 fill power goose down with PrimaLoft Gold, 8.8oz, ultralight insulation jacket

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Arc'teryx Cerium SL vs Rab Mythic Alpine Light Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Cerium SL wins — at 235 g it is 17 g (7%) lighter than the Rab Mythic Alpine Light Jacket (252 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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