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LGT Balaclava vs Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 227 g lighter than the Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece (89% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec LGT Balaclava Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece
Weight 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb 255 g · 0.255 kg · 0.56 lb
Brand LGT Rab
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece
255 g

Ultralight fleece with Polartec Alpha Direct 120 insulation. Men's Large: 272g. Slim fit, brushed back, flatlock seams, YKK zips.

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LGT Balaclava vs Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece: 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 Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece (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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