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Haglöfs L.I.M Barrier III vs LGT Balaclava

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 422 g lighter than the Haglöfs L.I.M Barrier III (94% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Haglöfs L.I.M Barrier III LGT Balaclava
Weight 450 g · 0.450 kg · 0.99 lb 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb
Brand Haglöfs LGT
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Haglöfs L.I.M Barrier III
450 g

Lightweight synthetic insulation jacket with Pertex outer fabric, featuring exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio for alpine hiking and mountaineering.

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Haglöfs L.I.M Barrier III vs LGT Balaclava: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 422 g (94%) lighter than the Haglöfs L.I.M Barrier III (450 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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