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Haglofs L.I.M Mid Tee vs Smartwool Merino 250 Crew

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

Haglofs L.I.M Mid Tee is the lighter option — 135 g lighter than the Smartwool Merino 250 Crew (50% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Haglofs L.I.M Mid Tee Smartwool Merino 250 Crew
Weight 135 g · 0.135 kg · 0.30 lb 270 g · 0.270 kg · 0.60 lb
Brand Haglofs Smartwool
Category Clothing - Base Layer Clothing - Base Layer
Haglofs L.I.M Mid Tee
135 g

Ultralight recycled polyester tee for active use.

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Smartwool Merino 250 Crew
270 g

Midweight merino base layer for cold-weather hiking.

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Haglofs L.I.M Mid Tee vs Smartwool Merino 250 Crew: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Haglofs L.I.M Mid Tee wins — at 135 g it is 135 g (50%) lighter than the Smartwool Merino 250 Crew (270 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 - base layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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