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LightHeart Gear Men's Zip Alpha Hoodie vs Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie

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

Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie is the lighter option — 29 g lighter than the LightHeart Gear Men's Zip Alpha Hoodie (18% 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 Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie
Weight 159 g · 0.159 kg · 0.35 lb 130 g · 0.130 kg · 0.29 lb
Brand LightHeart Gear Terra Ultralight
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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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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LightHeart Gear Men's Zip Alpha Hoodie vs Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie wins — at 130 g it is 29 g (18%) lighter than the LightHeart Gear Men's Zip Alpha Hoodie (159 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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