Backcountry Cedars Rws Merino Mid-Wt Baselayer 1/4-Zip Top - Men's
Backcountry
$119.00
Product Insights & Style Tips
Backcountry Cedars RWS Merino Midweight 1/4-Zip Baselayer Top for men signals a calm, rugged mood with clean lines and serious outdoors energy. The RWS-certified merino wool provides thermoregulation and natural odor resistance, while moisture management keeps skin comfortable through long hours outside. The 1/4-length zip at the collar offers quick venting and extra coverage when the pace heats up or the temperature drops, and the midweight knit reads warm without feeling bulky.
Wearability and fit come through the flatlock seams and gusseted sleeves, reducing bulk and chafing under outer layers, while thumbhole cuffs keep the sleeves in place when you add insulation or a shell. The cut skims the body without clinging, making it easy to wear over a tee or under a jacket, and it handles lifts, long hikes, or city days with equal ease. Odor resistance and moisture management keep you fresh as you move from active pursuits to post adventure plans.
Backcountry leans into alpine readiness with responsible materials, including a recycled nylon blend that adds structure and long term durability and OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 Certified. This merino baselayer echoes a trend toward versatile, breathable layers that transition from trail to town, pairing neatly with midlayers for a clean, pragmatic winter wardrobe.
Materials / Fabrication
- RWS-certified merino wool
- Midweight knit baselayer design
- 1/4-length front zipper with zip collar
- Recycled nylon blend adds structure and durability
- Flatlock seams
- Gusseted sleeves
- Thumbhole cuffs
- Odor-resistant, moisture-managing merino wool properties
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 Certified
Recommended Care
- Machine wash cold on gentle cycle with a wool detergent
- Do not use chlorine bleach or fabric softeners
- Reshape while damp; lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low
- Cool iron or steam to release wrinkles if needed
- Do not dry clean unless specified by care label
Fit Notes
- The 1/4 zip front allows quick venting and adjustable coverage during high output activity.
- Thumbhole cuffs keep sleeves in place when layering with outer pieces.
- Merino midweight fabric provides next to skin comfort and thermoregulation with odor and moisture management.
- Flatlock seams and gusseted sleeves reduce friction under outer layers.