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Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody vs Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece

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

Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece is the lighter option — 39 g lighter than the Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody (13% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece
Weight 294 g · 0.294 kg · 0.65 lb 255 g · 0.255 kg · 0.56 lb
Brand Patagonia Rab
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody
294 g

Superlight insulated hoody using PlumaFill synthetic insulation for warmth when wet. Water-resistant and highly compressible, ideal as a layering piece or stand...

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Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece
255 g

Ultralight fleece with Polartec Alpha Direct 120 insulation. Men's Large: 272g. Slim fit, brushed back, flatlock seams, YKK zips.

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Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody vs Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Rab Alpha Flash Lightweight Fleece wins — at 255 g it is 39 g (13%) lighter than the Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody (294 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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