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Ortovox Fleece Grid Hoody M vs Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody

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

Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody is the lighter option — 22 g lighter than the Ortovox Fleece Grid Hoody M (6% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Ortovox Fleece Grid Hoody M Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody
Weight 362 g · 0.362 kg · 0.80 lb 340 g · 0.340 kg · 0.75 lb
Brand Ortovox Outdoor Research
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Ortovox Fleece Grid Hoody M
362 g

Merino wool blend grid fleece hoody with Fleece Light chest insert and double-layer chest pocket. Designed for ultralight backpacking with helmet-compatible hoo...

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Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody
340 g

Polartec Alpha Direct fleece for high-output activities.

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Ortovox Fleece Grid Hoody M vs Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Outdoor Research Ascendant Hoody wins — at 340 g it is 22 g (6%) lighter than the Ortovox Fleece Grid Hoody M (362 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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