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Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie vs Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie

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

Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie is the lighter option — 12 g lighter than the Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie (9% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie
Weight 128 g · 0.128 kg · 0.28 lb
men's M, Alpha 90 Hoodie w/ Pocket (4.5 oz), ±10%
 140 g · 0.140 kg · 0.31 lb
size M, 90gsm fabric (unisex sizing)
Brand Senchi Designs Terra Ultralight
Category Clothing - Mid Layer Clothing - Mid Layer
Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie
128 g

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

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Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie
140 g

Ultralight 90gsm Polartec Alpha Direct active-insulation hoodie. Versatile warmth under a shell for variable conditions. Weight in size Small.

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Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie vs Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Senchi Designs Alpha 90 Hoodie wins — at 128 g it is 12 g (9%) lighter than the Terra Ultralight Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie (140 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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