Rab Mythic Ultra vs Western Mountaineering Hooded Flash Jacket
Hooded Flash Jacket is the lighter of the two by 39 g (1.4 oz).
Hooded Flash Jacket lists for $25.00 less at the manufacturer's price.
Per ounce carried, Mythic Ultra costs less: $45.10/oz against $48.71/oz.
Where to buy
Hooded Flash Jacket
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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.
| Mythic Ultra Rab | Hooded Flash Jacket Western Mountaineering | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 11.6 oz | 10.3 oz |
| MSRP | $525.00 | $500.00 |
| Price per ounce | $45.10/oz | $48.71/oz |
| Retailers | 3 | 1 |
Which one to choose
- Choose the Western Mountaineering Hooded Flash Jacket if every ounce counts — 10.3 oz against 11.6 oz.
- Choose the Rab Mythic Ultra if value per ounce carried decides it ($45.10/oz against $48.71/oz).
Questions this comparison answers
- Is the Rab Mythic Ultra lighter than the Western Mountaineering Hooded Flash Jacket?
- Hooded Flash Jacket is the lighter of the two by 39 g (1.4 oz).
- Which has the lower list price, the Rab Mythic Ultra or the Western Mountaineering Hooded Flash Jacket?
- Hooded Flash Jacket lists for $25.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).
- Which is better value per ounce, the Rab Mythic Ultra or the Western Mountaineering Hooded Flash Jacket?
- Per ounce carried, Mythic Ultra costs less: $45.10/oz against $48.71/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).
Mythic Ultra
The Mythic Ultra puts 900-fill down, the specialist tier, into a hooded jacket at 330 g (11.6 oz). That points at cold and dry conditions, such as alpine starts, where warmth per ounce matters most.
Full specs and prices for the Mythic Ultra →Hooded Flash Jacket
Hooded Flash Jacket – Ultralight Down Jacket for Backpacking, Climbing & Trekking When weight, warmth, and packability matter most, the Hooded Flash Jacket delivers serious performance in a minimalist package.
Full specs and prices for the Hooded Flash Jacket →