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Icebreaker 150 Zone Long Sleeve Crewe vs Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew

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

Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew is the lighter option — 39 g lighter than the Icebreaker 150 Zone Long Sleeve Crewe (14% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Icebreaker 150 Zone Long Sleeve Crewe Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew
Weight 274 g · 0.274 kg · 0.60 lb 235 g · 0.235 kg · 0.52 lb
Brand Icebreaker Ridge Merino
Category Clothing - Base Layer Clothing - Base Layer
Icebreaker 150 Zone Long Sleeve Crewe
274 g

Ultralight 150gsm merino wool baselayer with mesh underarm zones for breathability. Naturally odor-resistant. Ideal for active multi-day hiking.

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Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew
235 g

Midweight 180gsm merino-nylon base layer crew offering odor resistance and warmth for three-season hiking.

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Icebreaker 150 Zone Long Sleeve Crewe vs Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew wins — at 235 g it is 39 g (14%) lighter than the Icebreaker 150 Zone Long Sleeve Crewe (274 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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