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Black Diamond Coefficient Fleece Hoody vs Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie

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

Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie is the lighter option — 40 g lighter than the Black Diamond Coefficient Fleece Hoody (10% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Coefficient Fleece Hoody Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie
Weight 390 g · 0.390 kg · 0.86 lb 350 g · 0.350 kg · 0.77 lb
men's L (men's M not listed on the page)
Brand Black Diamond Melanzana
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Black Diamond Coefficient Fleece Hoody
390 g

Grid-back fleece hoody for active mid-layer warmth.

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Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie
350 g

Cult-favorite Polartec grid fleece hoodie with a boxy fit, excellent breathability and moisture management for layering.

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Black Diamond Coefficient Fleece Hoody vs Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie wins — at 350 g it is 40 g (10%) lighter than the Black Diamond Coefficient Fleece Hoody (390 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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