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Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool vs Ridge Merino Aspect Crew

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

Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool is the lighter option — 17 g lighter than the Ridge Merino Aspect Crew (8% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool Ridge Merino Aspect Crew
Weight 187 g · 0.187 kg · 0.41 lb 204 g · 0.204 kg · 0.45 lb
Brand Ortovox Ridge Merino
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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Ridge Merino Aspect Crew
204 g

Merino wool base layer at 180 g/m². Sweet spot of warmth for everyday winter use.

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Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool vs Ridge Merino Aspect Crew: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Ortovox 185 Merino Rock'n'Wool wins — at 187 g it is 17 g (8%) lighter than the Ridge Merino Aspect Crew (204 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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