LGT Balaclava vs Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hoody

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 227 g lighter than the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hoody (89% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	LGT Balaclava	Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hoody
Weight	28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb	255 g · 0.255 kg · 0.56 lb
Brand	LGT	Mountain Hardwear
Category	Clothing - Mid Layer	Clothing - Mid Layer

LGT Balaclava

28 g

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Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hoody

255 g

Ultralight 800-fill down hoody in minimal design.

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LGT Balaclava vs Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 227 g (89%) lighter than the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Hoody (255 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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