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Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket vs Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece

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

Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece is the lighter option — 81 g lighter than the Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket (24% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece
Weight 336 g · 0.336 kg · 0.74 lb 255 g · 0.255 kg · 0.56 lb
Brand Feathered Friends Rab
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket
336 g

Ultralight down jacket with 900+ fill power down for minimalist backpacking.

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Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece
255 g

Ultralight fleece with Polartec Alpha Direct 120 insulation. Men's Large: 272g. Slim fit, brushed back, flatlock seams, YKK zips.

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Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket vs Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece wins — at 255 g it is 81 g (24%) lighter than the Feathered Friends Eos Down Jacket (336 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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