Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody vs Outdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Ultralight softshell mid-layer at 9.2 ounces. Windproof and breathable without insulation, designed for active outdoor pursuits requiring minimal weight.
Full details →Zero Stitch construction ultralight down jacket designed for alpine climbing.
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Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody vs Outdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody wins — at 261 g it is 170 g (39%) lighter than the Outdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Down Jacket (431 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.