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Patagonia Down Sweater vs Senchi Designs Lark Hoodie

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

Senchi Designs Lark Hoodie is the lighter option — 258 g lighter than the Patagonia Down Sweater (65% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Patagonia Down Sweater Senchi Designs Lark Hoodie
Weight 400 g · 0.400 kg · 0.88 lb 142 g · 0.142 kg · 0.31 lb
Brand Patagonia Senchi Designs
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Patagonia Down Sweater
400 g

800-fill down jacket with recycled shell fabric.

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Senchi Designs Lark Hoodie
142 g

Ultralight Polartec Alpha Direct fleece hoodie with a half zip for breathable warmth as an active mid layer.

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Patagonia Down Sweater vs Senchi Designs Lark Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Senchi Designs Lark Hoodie wins — at 142 g it is 258 g (65%) lighter than the Patagonia Down Sweater (400 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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