Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt vs Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Short Sleeve
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight merino base layer at 3.9 ounces. Available in graphic and long-sleeve versions.
Full details →Lightweight 150g/m² merino wool short-sleeve base layer with natural odor resistance, ideal for warm-weather hiking and backpacking.
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Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt vs Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Short Sleeve: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Ridge Merino Journey T-Shirt wins — at 111 g it is 22 g (17%) lighter than the Smartwool Merino 150 Base Layer Short Sleeve (133 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.