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Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crew vs Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew

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

Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crew is the lighter option — 15 g lighter than the Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew (6% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crew Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew
Weight 220 g · 0.220 kg · 0.49 lb 235 g · 0.235 kg · 0.52 lb
Brand Icebreaker Ridge Merino
Category Clothing - Base Layer Clothing - Base Layer
Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crew
220 g

100% merino wool long sleeve base layer with 200g/m² fabric weight. Flatlock seams, underarm gusset, and offset shoulder seams. Men's medium.

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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 Merino 200 Oasis LS Crew vs Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crew wins — at 220 g it is 15 g (6%) lighter than the Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew (235 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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