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Black Diamond Solution Jacket vs LGT Balaclava

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 374 g lighter than the Black Diamond Solution Jacket (93% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Black Diamond Solution Jacket LGT Balaclava
Weight 402 g · 0.402 kg · 0.89 lb 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand Black Diamond LGT
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Black Diamond Solution Jacket
402 g

Insulated climbing jacket at 14.2 oz. Designed for active use in variable conditions.

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Black Diamond Solution Jacket vs LGT Balaclava: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 374 g (93%) lighter than the Black Diamond Solution Jacket (402 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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