Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew vs Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight merino wool base layer with 125 GSM fabric, 85% merino/15% nylon blend, ultra-fine 18.5 micron wool for comfort.
Full details →Lightweight merino base layer at 3.9 ounces. Available in graphic and long-sleeve versions.
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Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew vs Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt wins — at 111 g it is 22 g (17%) lighter than the Ibex Woolies Pro Tech Crew (133 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.