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LGT Balaclava vs Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 57 g lighter than the Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie (67% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec LGT Balaclava Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie
Weight 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand LGT Senchi Designs
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
LGT Balaclava
28 g
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Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie
85 g

Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 grid-fleece hoodie offering excellent breathability-to-weight for active hiking.

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LGT Balaclava vs Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 57 g (67%) lighter than the Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie (85 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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