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LGT Balaclava vs Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 167 g lighter than the Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket (86% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket
195 g
900-fill ultralight down jacket in minimal packable design.
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LGT Balaclava vs Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 167 g (86%) lighter than the Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket (195 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.