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LGT Balaclava vs Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 102 g lighter than the Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie (78% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec LGT Balaclava Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie
Weight 28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb 130 g · 0.130 kg · 0.29 lb
Brand LGT Terra Ultralight
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie
130 g

Ultralight 90gsm Polartec Alpha Direct active-insulation hoodie. Versatile warmth under a shell for variable conditions. Weight in size Small.

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LGT Balaclava vs Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 102 g (78%) lighter than the Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie (130 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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