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FarPointe Alpha Cruiser vs Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket

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

FarPointe Alpha Cruiser is the lighter option — 412 g lighter than the Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket (77% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec FarPointe Alpha Cruiser Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket
Weight 125 g · 0.125 kg · 0.28 lb 537 g · 0.537 kg · 1.18 lb
Brand FarPointe Rab
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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Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket
537 g

Premium ultralight down jacket with 900FP hydrophobic down and TILT zoned insulation in a lightweight Atmos shell, built for cold alpine conditions.

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FarPointe Alpha Cruiser vs Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the FarPointe Alpha Cruiser wins — at 125 g it is 412 g (77%) lighter than the Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket (537 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.

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