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FarPointe Alpha Cruiser vs Patagonia Down Sweater

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

FarPointe Alpha Cruiser is the lighter option — 275 g lighter than the Patagonia Down Sweater (69% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec FarPointe Alpha Cruiser Patagonia Down Sweater
Weight 125 g · 0.125 kg · 0.28 lb 400 g · 0.400 kg · 0.88 lb
Brand FarPointe Patagonia
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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Patagonia Down Sweater
400 g

800-fill down jacket with recycled shell fabric.

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FarPointe Alpha Cruiser vs Patagonia Down Sweater: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the FarPointe Alpha Cruiser wins — at 125 g it is 275 g (69%) lighter than the Patagonia Down Sweater (400 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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