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LGT Balaclava vs Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 322 g lighter than the Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie (92% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec LGT Balaclava Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie
Weight 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb 350 g · 0.350 kg · 0.77 lb
Brand LGT Melanzana
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie
350 g

Cult-favorite Polartec grid fleece hoodie with a boxy fit, excellent breathability and moisture management for layering.

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LGT Balaclava vs Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 322 g (92%) lighter than the Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie (350 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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