Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis Crewe (men's M) vs Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Midweight 200 g/m² merino wool long-sleeve base layer with natural odor resistance, moisture management, and next-to-skin softness.
Full details →Lightweight merino base layer at 3.9 ounces. Available in graphic and long-sleeve versions.
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Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis Crewe (men's M) 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 108 g (49%) lighter than the Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis Crewe (men's M) (219 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.