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Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody vs Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie is the lighter option — 255 g lighter than the Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody (75% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody
340 g
Stretch fleece hoody for active use in cold conditions.
Full details →Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie
85 g
Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 grid-fleece hoodie offering excellent breathability-to-weight for active hiking.
Check price Full details →Patagonia R1 TechFace Hoody vs Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie wins — at 85 g it is 255 g (75%) 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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