Montbell Merino Wool Tights vs Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew

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

Montbell Merino Wool Tights is the lighter option — 35 g lighter than the Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew (15% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Montbell Merino Wool Tights	Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew
Weight	200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb	235 g · 0.235 kg · 0.52 lb
Brand	Montbell	Ridge Merino
Category	Clothing - Base Layer	Clothing - Base Layer

Montbell Merino Wool Tights

200 g

Lightweight merino tights for hiking in cold conditions.

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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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Montbell Merino Wool Tights vs Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Montbell Merino Wool Tights wins — at 200 g it is 35 g (15%) 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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