Montbell Merino Wool Tights vs Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight merino tights for hiking in cold conditions.
Full details →Merino wool base layer at 6.6 oz. Balances warmth and weight effectively.
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Montbell Merino Wool Tights vs Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool wins — at 187 g it is 13 g (7%) lighter than the Montbell Merino Wool Tights (200 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.