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Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve 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 — 124 g lighter than the Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew (53% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt
Weight 235 g · 0.235 kg · 0.52 lb 111 g · 0.111 kg · 0.24 lb
Brand Ridge Merino Ridge Merino
Category Clothing - Base Layer Clothing - Base Layer
Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve Crew
235 g

Midweight 180gsm merino-nylon base layer crew offering odor resistance and warmth for three-season hiking.

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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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Ridge Merino Aspect Midweight Long Sleeve 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 124 g (53%) 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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