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REI Co-op Merino Wool Base Layer Crew vs Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt

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

Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt is the lighter option — 79 g lighter than the REI Co-op Merino Wool Base Layer Crew (42% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec REI Co-op Merino Wool Base Layer Crew Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt
Weight 190 g · 0.190 kg · 0.42 lb 111 g · 0.111 kg · 0.24 lb
Brand REI Co-op Ridge Merino
Category Clothing - Base Layer Clothing - Base Layer
REI Co-op Merino Wool Base Layer Crew
190 g

Budget-friendly merino wool base layer for backpacking.

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Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt
111 g

Lightweight merino base layer at 3.9 ounces. Available in graphic and long-sleeve versions.

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REI Co-op Merino Wool Base Layer Crew vs Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt wins — at 111 g it is 79 g (42%) 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest clothing - base layer page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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