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Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody vs Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket

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

Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody is the lighter option — 51 g lighter than the Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket (15% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket
Weight 285 g · 0.285 kg · 0.63 lb 336 g · 0.336 kg · 0.74 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Rab
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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Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket
336 g

Stretch synthetic insulated jacket with Stratus PrimaLoft and a wind-resistant face, made for active mountain layering.

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Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody vs Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Proton LT Hoody wins — at 285 g it is 51 g (15%) lighter than the Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket (336 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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