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LightHeart Gear Men's Zip Alpha Hoodie vs Rab Mythic Alpine Light Jacket

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

LightHeart Gear Men's Zip Alpha Hoodie is the lighter option — 93 g lighter than the Rab Mythic Alpine Light Jacket (37% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec LightHeart Gear Men's Zip Alpha Hoodie Rab Mythic Alpine Light Jacket
Weight 159 g · 0.159 kg · 0.35 lb 252 g · 0.252 kg · 0.56 lb
Brand LightHeart Gear Rab
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
LightHeart Gear Men's Zip Alpha Hoodie
159 g

Lightweight Alpha Direct 90 fleece hoodie by Polartec. Features kangaroo pocket, long sleeves with thumb holes, and hood with micro shock cord. Medium size spec...

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Rab Mythic Alpine Light Jacket
252 g

900 fill power goose down with PrimaLoft Gold, 8.8oz, ultralight insulation jacket

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LightHeart Gear Men's Zip Alpha Hoodie vs Rab Mythic Alpine Light Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the LightHeart Gear Men's Zip Alpha Hoodie wins — at 159 g it is 93 g (37%) lighter than the Rab Mythic Alpine Light Jacket (252 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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