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Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe vs Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew

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

Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew is the lighter option — 35 g lighter than the Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe (16% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew
Weight 220 g · 0.220 kg · 0.49 lb 185 g · 0.185 kg · 0.41 lb
Brand Icebreaker Patagonia
Category Clothing - Base Layer Clothing - Base Layer
Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe
220 g

Midweight 200g/m2 merino wool long-sleeve base layer. Naturally odor-resistant with flatlock seams and gusseted underarms.

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Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew
185 g

Recycled polyester base layer. Fast drying and durable.

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Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe vs Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew wins — at 185 g it is 35 g (16%) lighter than the Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe (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.

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