FarPointe Alpha Cruiser vs Marmot Featherless Hoody

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

FarPointe Alpha Cruiser is the lighter option — 245 g lighter than the Marmot Featherless Hoody (66% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	FarPointe Alpha Cruiser	Marmot Featherless Hoody
Weight	125 g · 0.125 kg · 0.28 lb	370 g · 0.370 kg · 0.82 lb
Brand	FarPointe	Marmot
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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Marmot Featherless Hoody

370 g

Synthetic insulated hoody that retains warmth when wet.

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FarPointe Alpha Cruiser vs Marmot Featherless Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the FarPointe Alpha Cruiser wins — at 125 g it is 245 g (66%) lighter than the Marmot Featherless Hoody (370 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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