Zpacks
Octa Fleece Light Jacket w/ Collar
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$119.00
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Overview
Crafted from cutting-edge Octa® fleece, this hoody is incredibly lightweight and durable, yet boasts an unmatched warmth-to-weight ratio. The soft fluffy interior feels like a cozy hug, while the half zipper design allows you to regulate your temperature and slip the hoody on and off as the weather changes.
Specs
- Brand
- Zpacks
- Weight
- 157 g · 5.5 oz
- Material
- Fleece
Weight vs. category
3% heavier than the category average.
How it measures up
Against every one of the fleece in the RidgeNote register with a published figure. Manufacturer-listed; sources and dates are on this page.
- Weight
- 5.5 oz (157 g)
- Lighter than 20% of 10 weighed · #8 lightest
- +24% vs the median 4.5 oz
- Price
- $119.00
- Cheaper than 0% of 10 priced · #8 cheapest
- +45% vs the median $81.98 · $21.49/oz (median $25.22/oz)
The lightest of the fleece on record is Zpacks Octa Fleece Hat at 0.6 oz — 139 g less and $89.05 less.
The cheapest is Zpacks Micro-Fleece Hat at $24.95 — $94.05 less and 129 g lighter.
RidgeNote verdict
Similar — lighter or cheaper
Compared with
Side by side on weight, list price and cost per ounce.
Related reading
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How to Get Your Base Weight Under 10 lbs
A practical, no-gimmicks path to a lighter pack, with the arithmetic done in the open against the gear we actually carry.
Winter Camping Gear Essentials: What You Actually Need for Cold-Weather Nights
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Manufacturer list price (MSRP)
$119.00