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Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket vs Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody

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

Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket is the lighter option — 145 g lighter than the Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody (43% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
Weight 195 g · 0.195 kg · 0.43 lb 340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand Montbell Patagonia
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket
195 g

900-fill ultralight down jacket in minimal packable design.

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Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
340 g

Stretch fleece hoody for active use in cold conditions.

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Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket vs Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Ex Light Down Jacket wins — at 195 g it is 145 g (43%) lighter than the Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody (340 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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