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Arc'teryx Rho LT Crew vs Montbell Merino Wool Tights

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

Arc'teryx Rho LT Crew is the lighter option — 45 g lighter than the Montbell Merino Wool Tights (23% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Arc'teryx Rho LT Crew Montbell Merino Wool Tights
Weight 155 g · 0.155 kg · 0.34 lb 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb
Brand Arc'teryx Montbell
Category Clothing - Base Layer Clothing - Base Layer
Arc'teryx Rho LT Crew
155 g

Lightweight Phasic base layer for cool and active conditions.

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Montbell Merino Wool Tights
200 g

Lightweight merino tights for hiking in cold conditions.

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Arc'teryx Rho LT Crew vs Montbell Merino Wool Tights: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Arc'teryx Rho LT Crew wins — at 155 g it is 45 g (23%) lighter than the Montbell Merino Wool Tights (200 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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