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Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve vs Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Long Sleeve

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

Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Long Sleeve is the lighter option — 42 g lighter than the Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve (22% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Long Sleeve
Weight 192 g · 0.192 kg · 0.42 lb 150 g · 0.150 kg · 0.33 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 Merino 150 Base Layer Long Sleeve
150 g

Lightweight merino-blend long-sleeve base layer (men's) with natural odor resistance for all-season layering.

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Ortovox 185 Rock'N'Wool Long Sleeve vs Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Long Sleeve: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Long Sleeve wins — at 150 g it is 42 g (22%) 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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