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Base layers lighter than the First Lite Men's Wick Hoody

Every one lighter on maker-published weight · closest in list price to the Men's Wick Hoody first

Compared with First Lite Men's Wick Hoody9.0 oz·$130

SitkaCore Lightweight Hoodie6.6 oz$1352.4 oz lighter (68 g)$5 more
KUIUULTRA Merino 145 Zip-T Hunting Shirt8.0 oz$1091.0 oz lighter (28 g)$21 less
ZpacksMirage Merino Sun Hoody (Women's)6.6 oz$99.952.4 oz lighter (68 g)$30 less
ZpacksMirage Merino Sun Hoody (Men's)7.8 oz$99.951.2 oz lighter (35 g)$30 less
ZpacksTrail Cool Sun Hoody5.7 oz$69.953.2 oz lighter (92 g)$60 less

4 left out of this comparison: 4 with no published weight.

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SmartwoolClassic Thermal Merino Base Layer 1/4 Zip (Men's)$130
SmartwoolClassic Thermal Merino Base Layer Bottom (Men's)
First LiteFurnace Long John (Men's)12.0 oz$130
First LiteFurnace Zip Off Boot Top (Men's)13.5 oz$155
First LiteKiln Hoody (Men's)15.0 oz$150
First LiteKiln Long John (Men's)$110

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Base Layers18 on record

RidgeNote compares the makers’ published figures. A product without the figure a question needs is left out of that comparison and counted above.