REI Co-op Merino Wool Base Layer Crew vs Ridge Merino Pursuit Ultralight Merino Hoodie
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Budget-friendly merino wool base layer for backpacking.
Ultra-thin 135 GSM merino wool hoodie with Axio yarn for strength and durability, breathable and quick-drying base layer.
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REI Co-op Merino Wool Base Layer Crew vs Ridge Merino Pursuit Ultralight Merino Hoodie: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Ridge Merino Pursuit Ultralight Merino Hoodie wins — at 184 g it is 6 g (3%) 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.