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Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody vs Rab Cirrus Flex 2.0 Jacket

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

Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody is the lighter option — 34 g lighter than the Rab Cirrus Flex 2.0 Jacket (12% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody Rab Cirrus Flex 2.0 Jacket
Weight 261 g · 0.261 kg · 0.58 lb 295 g · 0.295 kg · 0.65 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Rab
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody
261 g

Ultralight softshell mid-layer at 9.2 ounces. Windproof and breathable without insulation, designed for active outdoor pursuits requiring minimal weight.

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Rab Cirrus Flex 2.0 Jacket
295 g

Synthetic insulated jacket for damp conditions.

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Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody vs Rab Cirrus Flex 2.0 Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Gamma Lightweight Hoody wins — at 261 g it is 34 g (12%) lighter than the Rab Cirrus Flex 2.0 Jacket (295 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.

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