LGT Balaclava vs The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie

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

LGT Balaclava is the lighter option — 176 g lighter than the The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie (86% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	LGT Balaclava	The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie
Weight	28 g · 0.028 kg · 0.06 lb	204 g · 0.204 kg · 0.45 lb
Brand	LGT	The North Face
Category	Clothing - Mid Layer	Clothing - Mid Layer

LGT Balaclava

28 g

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The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie

204 g

Grid-fleece midlayer with stretch fabric for dynamic movement. Features full-zip front, kangaroo pocket, and thumbholes at cuffs.

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LGT Balaclava vs The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LGT Balaclava wins — at 28 g it is 176 g (86%) lighter than the The North Face FutureFleece Full-Zip Hoodie (204 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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