FarPointe Alpha Cruiser vs LGT Balaclava

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 97 g lighter than the FarPointe Alpha Cruiser (78% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	FarPointe Alpha Cruiser	LGT Balaclava
Weight	125 g · 0.125 kg · 0.28 lb	28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand	FarPointe	LGT
Category	Clothing - Mid Layer	Clothing - Mid Layer

FarPointe Alpha Cruiser

125 g

Cottage-made Polartec Alpha Direct active-insulation hoodie offering top warmth-to-weight; 90gsm, size M.

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LGT Balaclava

28 g

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FarPointe Alpha Cruiser vs LGT Balaclava: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 97 g (78%) lighter than the FarPointe Alpha Cruiser (125 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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