Patagonia Capilene Cool Trail Shirt vs Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Long Sleeve

Patagonia Capilene Cool Trail Shirt vs Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Long Sleeve: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Capilene Cool Trail Shirt wins — at 140 g it is 10 g (7%) lighter than the Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Long Sleeve (150 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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