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Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie vs Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket

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

Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket is the lighter option — 123 g lighter than the Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie (35% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket
Weight 350 g · 0.350 kg · 0.77 lb 227 g · 0.227 kg · 0.50 lb
Brand Melanzana Montbell
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie
350 g

Cult-favorite Polartec grid fleece hoodie with a boxy fit, excellent breathability and moisture management for layering.

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Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket
227 g

Ultralight synthetic Exceloft insulated jacket with 15D Ballistic Airlight nylon shell, highly packable for cool weather.

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Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie vs Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell U.L. Thermawrap Jacket wins — at 227 g it is 123 g (35%) lighter than the Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie (350 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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