Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew vs Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Recycled polyester base layer. Fast drying and durable.
Full details →Midweight 180gsm merino-nylon base layer crew offering odor resistance and warmth for three-season hiking.
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Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew vs Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Patagonia Capilene Midweight Crew wins — at 185 g it is 50 g (21%) 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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