Norrona Wool round neck vs Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew

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

Norrona Wool round neck 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	Norrona Wool round neck	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	Norrona	Ridge Merino
Category	Clothing - Base Layer	Clothing - Base Layer

Norrona Wool round neck

200 g

Merino wool base layer for Scandinavian outdoor 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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Norrona Wool round neck vs Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Norrona Wool round neck 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - base layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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