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LGT Balaclava vs Rab Microlight Alpine Down

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 314 g lighter than the Rab Microlight Alpine Down (92% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec LGT Balaclava Rab Microlight Alpine Down
Weight 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb 342 g · 0.342 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand LGT Rab
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
LGT Balaclava
28 g
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Rab Microlight Alpine Down
342 g

750-fill down jacket with Pertex Quantum shell.

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LGT Balaclava vs Rab Microlight Alpine Down: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 314 g (92%) lighter than the Rab Microlight Alpine Down (342 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.

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