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.

Spec	LGT Balaclava	Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket
Weight	28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb	195 g · 0.195 kg · 0.43 lb
Brand	LGT	Montbell
Category	Clothing - Mid Layer	Clothing - Mid Layer

LGT Balaclava

28 g

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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.

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