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Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip vs Stone Glacier Chinook Merino Hoody

Chinook Merino Hoody is the lighter of the two by 108 g (3.8 oz).

Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip lists for $10.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Where to buy

Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip

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Chinook Merino Hoody

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The lower weight and the higher R-value are highlighted.

Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip

Smartwool

Chinook Merino Hoody

Stone Glacier

Weight
14.5 oz
10.7 oz
MSRP
$120.00
$130.00

Which one to choose

  • Choose the Stone Glacier Chinook Merino Hoody if every ounce counts — 10.7 oz against 14.5 oz.
+ Add the Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip to my pack+ Add the Chinook Merino Hoody to my pack

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip lighter than the Stone Glacier Chinook Merino Hoody?
Chinook Merino Hoody is the lighter of the two by 108 g (3.8 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip or the Stone Glacier Chinook Merino Hoody?
Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip lists for $10.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip

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“Smartwool's flagship cold-weather base layer: 250 g/m2 of 100% interlock-knit merino with a quarter zip for venting. It is the reference point most heavyweight merino baselayers get measured against, worn as often as a standalone winter midlayer as under a shell.”
Full specs and prices for the Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip →

Stone Glacier Chinook Merino Hoody

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“No hunting kit is complete without a hoody, and the Chinook will be your new favorite thanks to moisture-wicking and odor-repelling Merino6™ technology. We designed the shoulder seams to sit lower off the shoulder to reduce friction from heavy pack-outs. Thumb holes help to keep the hoody in place when layering with other Stone Glacier apparel.”
Full specs and prices for the Chinook Merino Hoody →

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