Patagonia Capilene Cool Trail Shirt vs REI Co-op Merino Wool Base Layer Crew

Patagonia Capilene Cool Trail Shirt vs REI Co-op Merino Wool Base Layer Crew: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Capilene Cool Trail Shirt wins — at 140 g it is 50 g (26%) lighter than the REI Co-op Merino Wool Base Layer Crew (190 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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