Backcountry Cedars Rws Merino Lt-Wt Baselayer Crew Top - Men's
Backcountry
$89.00
Product Insights & Style Tips
Backcountry Cedars Rws Merino Lt-Wt Baselayer Top - Men's feels like a base layer that means business. The lightweight merino blend, boosted with recycled content, stays soft against the skin while moving through long climbs or in-bounds shredding. Natural odor resistance and moisture management keep the feel steady, while RWS-certified merino anchors the piece in ethics without losing comfort. A self-bound crewneck adds heritage ease that layers smoothly under a shell.
Body-mirroring silhouette with articulated sleeves lets the top track your every move. Flatlock seams reduce friction, while gusseted underarms widen your range of motion. Thumbhole cuffs anchor the sleeves when layering or zipping up, so the top stays close without riding up. The wool-blend weave is light yet warm, easy to tuck under a jacket or wear solo on chilly days, delivering warmth without bulk for a streamlined base layer that moves from trail to town.
Backcountry leans into a modern, responsible approach to performance knitwear, pairing recycled content and RWS-certified merino with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification for peace of mind. This baselayer finds its lane in a cold-weather kit, pairing with fleece, a puffer, or a shell for a layered look that stays sleek and breathable through the season.
Materials / Fabrication
- Sporty wool blend with recycled content
- Responsible Wool Standard-certified merino wool
- Self-bound crewneck
- Lightweight merino wool blend; soft, moisture-managing, odor-resistant
- Nylon threads for durability
- Spandex for stretch
- Next-to-body silhouette with flatlock seams
- Gusseted underarms for full range of motion
- Thumbhole cuffs
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 Certified wool blend
Recommended Care
- Machine wash cold on delicate or wool cycle with a mild detergent
- Avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softeners
- Reshape while damp and lay flat to dry; avoid high heat
- Do not wring or twist; do not tumble dry
- If needed, use a cool iron or steam to release wrinkles with a pressing cloth
- Store folded to maintain shape
Fit Notes
- Next-to-body silhouette with flatlock seams supports a friction-free layer against the skin.
- Gusseted underarms allow a full range of motion during active wear.
- Thumbhole cuffs keep sleeves in place during movement.
- Lightweight merino blend is soft, moisture-managing, and naturally odor-resistant.