Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve vs Patagonia Capilene Cool Trail Shirt
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Mid-weight 100% merino long-sleeve base layer with body-mapped zones for warmth, breathability and odor control.
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Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve vs Patagonia Capilene Cool Trail Shirt: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Capilene Cool Trail Shirt wins — at 140 g it is 52 g (27%) lighter than the Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve (192 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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