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Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool vs Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Crew

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

Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Crew is the lighter option — 74 g lighter than the Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool (40% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Crew
Weight 187 g · 0.187 kg · 0.41 lb 113 g · 0.113 kg · 0.25 lb
Brand Ortovox Patagonia
Category Clothing - Base Layer Clothing - Base Layer
Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool
187 g

Merino wool base layer at 6.6 oz. Balances warmth and weight effectively.

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Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Crew
113 g

Lightweight recycled polyester baselayer with smooth jersey knit. Odor control treatment, UPF 50+ sun protection, and quick-dry performance.

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Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool vs Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Crew: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Crew wins — at 113 g it is 74 g (40%) lighter than the Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool (187 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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