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Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve vs Ridge Merino Aspect Crew

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

Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve is the lighter option — 12 g lighter than the Ridge Merino Aspect Crew (6% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve Ridge Merino Aspect Crew
Weight 192 g · 0.192 kg · 0.42 lb 204 g · 0.204 kg · 0.45 lb
Brand Ortovox Ridge Merino
Category Clothing - Base Layer Clothing - Base Layer
Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve
192 g

Mid-weight 100% merino long-sleeve base layer with body-mapped zones for warmth, breathability and odor control.

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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 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve vs Ridge Merino Aspect Crew: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve wins — at 192 g it is 12 g (6%) 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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