Marmot Featherless Hoody vs Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Synthetic insulated hoody that retains warmth when wet.
Full details →Stretch synthetic insulated jacket with Stratus PrimaLoft and a wind-resistant face, made for active mountain layering.
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Marmot Featherless Hoody vs Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Rab Xenair Alpine Light Jacket wins — at 336 g it is 34 g (9%) lighter than the Marmot Featherless Hoody (370 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.