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Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt vs Ridge Merino Pursuit Ultralight Merino Hoodie

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

Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt is the lighter option — 31 g lighter than the Ridge Merino Pursuit Ultralight Merino Hoodie (22% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt Ridge Merino Pursuit Ultralight Merino Hoodie
Weight 111 g · 0.111 kg · 0.24 lb 142 g · 0.142 kg · 0.31 lb
Brand Ridge Merino Ridge Merino
Category Clothing - Base Layer Clothing - Base Layer
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 Pursuit Ultralight Merino Hoodie
142 g

Ultra-thin 135 GSM merino wool hoodie with Axio yarn for strength and durability, breathable and quick-drying base layer.

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Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt vs Ridge Merino Pursuit Ultralight Merino Hoodie: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt wins — at 111 g it is 31 g (22%) lighter than the Ridge Merino Pursuit Ultralight Merino Hoodie (142 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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