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LGT Balaclava vs Rab Ascendor Light Hoody

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 165 g lighter than the Rab Ascendor Light Hoody (85% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec LGT Balaclava Rab Ascendor Light Hoody
Weight 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb 193 g · 0.193 kg · 0.43 lb
Brand LGT Rab
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Rab Ascendor Light Hoody
193 g

Lightweight fleece hoody combining warmth and breathability for active users.

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LGT Balaclava vs Rab Ascendor Light Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 165 g (85%) lighter than the Rab Ascendor Light Hoody (193 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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