Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve vs Smartwool Intraknit Merino Top

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

Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve is the lighter option — 8 g lighter than the Smartwool Intraknit Merino Top (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve	Smartwool Intraknit Merino Top
Weight	192 g · 0.192 kg · 0.42 lb	200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb
Brand	Ortovox	Smartwool
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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Smartwool Intraknit Merino Top

200 g

Zoned merino base layer with stretch panels.

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Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve vs Smartwool Intraknit Merino Top: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve wins — at 192 g it is 8 g (4%) lighter than the Smartwool Intraknit Merino Top (200 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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