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Rab Microlight Alpine Down 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 — 257 g lighter than the Rab Microlight Alpine Down (75% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Rab Microlight Alpine Down Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie
Weight 342 g · 0.342 kg · 0.75 lb 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Rab Senchi Designs
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Rab Microlight Alpine Down
342 g

750-fill down jacket with Pertex Quantum shell.

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Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie
85 g

Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 grid-fleece hoodie offering excellent breathability-to-weight for active hiking.

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Rab Microlight Alpine Down 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 257 g (75%) lighter than the Rab Microlight Alpine Down (342 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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