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Montane Protium Lite Hooded Fleece vs Rab Ascendor Light Hoody

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

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Spec Montane Protium Lite Hooded Fleece Rab Ascendor Light Hoody
Weight 241 g · 0.241 kg · 0.53 lb
as listed (8.5 oz), size not stated on page
 193 g · 0.193 kg · 0.43 lb
Brand Montane Rab
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Montane Protium Lite Hooded Fleece
241 g

Lightweight fleece at 261g. 35% lighter fabric than standard Protium with Thermo Grid Lite.

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Rab Ascendor Light Hoody
193 g

Lightweight fleece hoody combining warmth and breathability for active users.

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Montane Protium Lite Hooded Fleece vs Rab Ascendor Light Hoody: which should you buy?

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