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Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody vs LGT Balaclava

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 257 g lighter than the Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody (90% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody LGT Balaclava
Weight 285 g · 0.285 kg · 0.63 lb 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand Arc'teryx LGT
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody
285 g

Synthetic insulated hoody with excellent moisture management.

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Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody vs LGT Balaclava: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 257 g (90%) lighter than the Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody (285 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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