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Icebreaker Merino Pocket Hat vs Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero

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

Icebreaker Merino Pocket Hat is the lighter option — 245 g lighter than the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero (91% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Icebreaker Merino Pocket Hat Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero
Weight 25 g · 0.025 kg · 0.06 lb 270 g · 0.270 kg · 0.60 lb
Brand Icebreaker Outdoor Research
Category Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Icebreaker Merino Pocket Hat
25 g

Ultralight merino beanie, 0.9oz, designed for weight-conscious hikers

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Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero
270 g

Waterproof brimmed hat. Excellent rain protection.

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Icebreaker Merino Pocket Hat vs Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Icebreaker Merino Pocket Hat wins — at 25 g it is 245 g (91%) lighter than the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero (270 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 miscellaneous page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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