LGT Balaclava vs Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 312 g lighter than the Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody (92% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	LGT Balaclava	Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody
Weight	28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb	340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand	LGT	Outdoor Research
Category	Clothing - Mid Layer	Clothing - Mid Layer

LGT Balaclava

28 g

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Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody

340 g

Polartec Alpha Direct fleece for high-output activities.

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LGT Balaclava vs Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 312 g (92%) lighter than the Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody (340 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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