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Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie vs Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie

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

Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie is the lighter option — 265 g lighter than the Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie (76% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie
Weight 350 g · 0.350 kg · 0.77 lb 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Melanzana Senchi Designs
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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Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie
85 g

Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 grid-fleece hoodie offering excellent breathability-to-weight for active hiking.

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Melanzana Micro Grid Hoodie vs Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie wins — at 85 g it is 265 g (76%) 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.

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