Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crew vs Ridge Merino Aspect Crew
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
100% merino wool long sleeve base layer with 200g/m² fabric weight. Flatlock seams, underarm gusset, and offset shoulder seams. Men's medium.
Full details →Merino wool base layer at 180 g/m². Sweet spot of warmth for everyday winter use.
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Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crew vs Ridge Merino Aspect Crew: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Ridge Merino Aspect Crew wins — at 204 g it is 16 g (7%) lighter than the Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crew (220 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.