Backcountry Cedars Rws Merino Mid-Wt Baselayer 1/4-Zip Top - Women's
Backcountry
$119.00
Product Insights & Style Tips
The Backcountry Cedars RWS Merino Midweight Baselayer Top feels like a trusted companion for winter quests—soft, technical, and a touch pragmatic. Merino midweight fibers offer steady warmth with natural thermoregulation and odor resistance, keeping you comfortable through long lifts and chilly hikes. The wool is paired with recycled nylon for durability and structure, while the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification nods to skin-friendly fabric. The result is a clean, athletic texture that moves with you, not against you.
Zip neckline opens for quick venting during high-output moments, and thumbhole cuffs anchor sleeves so they stay put when you reach and ride. Set-in sleeves with underarm gussets boost movement and ease, so you can layer over base layers or under a shell without bulk. The midweight knit strikes a balance between warmth and breathability, making this piece a versatile base layer that transitions from trail to town as temps shift.
Backcountry's approach blends technical gear with everyday wearability; merino baselayers have become a core in cold weather wardrobes, and this piece slots into that trend while staying true to eco-conscious sourcing and durable construction.
Materials / Fabrication
- Merino wool fibers
- Recycled nylon fibers
- Responsible Wool Standard-certified wool
- Sourced from farms that consider animal welfare and land stewardship
- Zip neckline
- Thumbhole cuffs
- Set-in sleeves with underarm gussets
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 Certified
Recommended Care
- Machine wash cold on gentle cycle with like colors using a mild wool detergent
- Do not bleach or use fabric softeners
- Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
- Avoid direct heat; if steaming, lightly steam to release wrinkles
- Do not dry clean
Fit Notes
- Zip neckline provides ventilation during high-output activities.
- Thumbhole cuffs help keep sleeves in place during movement.
- Set-in sleeves with underarm gussets support easy movement.
- Merino midweight fabric offers warmth, thermoregulation, and natural odor resistance.