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

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

Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve is the lighter option — 43 g lighter than the Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew (18% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve	Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew
Weight	192 g · 0.192 kg · 0.42 lb	235 g · 0.235 kg · 0.52 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 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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Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve vs Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve 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 43 g (18%) 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.

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