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Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket 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 — 452 g lighter than the Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket (84% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie
Weight 537 g · 0.537 kg · 1.18 lb 85 g · 0.085 kg · 0.19 lb
Brand Rab Senchi Designs
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket
537 g

Premium ultralight down jacket with 900FP hydrophobic down and TILT zoned insulation in a lightweight Atmos shell, built for cold alpine conditions.

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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 Mythic Ultra Jacket 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 452 g (84%) lighter than the Rab Mythic Ultra Jacket (537 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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