4.44 of 5 stars
Heber Peak - Merino190 RootHe. L/S - Merino base layer tested
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Simon
28.10.2025great product
great product, fits well, warm, super comfortable all in all makes a great first layer or use on its own.
- Advantages
- Stores body heat
- Good cut
- Lightweight
- Fantastic
- Recommended use
- Trekking
- Winter hiking
- Hiking
- All around
- comfortable
Jim
22.09.2025Comfortable but very easily damaged
First impressions were good - very soft, comfortable material and a good fit. However, I've only worn and washed it a handful of times and it has already torn at the seams under both arms. I have similar style and weight merino tops from other brands that have lasted much, much longer without tearing at the seams so I don't know what Heber Peak are doing wrong with their construction. To be fair, though, for use as a base layer that you're always going to wear under something else it probably doesn't matter too much.
- Disadvantages
- Easily damaged
- Weak seams
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33% have found the reviews
by Jim helpful
First impressions were good - very soft, comfortable material and a good fit. However, I've only worn and washed it a handful of times and it has already torn at the seams under both arms. I have similar style and weight merino tops from other brands that have lasted much, much longer without tearing at the seams so I don't know what Heber Peak are doing wrong with their construction. To be fair, though, for use as a base layer that you're always going to wear under something else it probably doesn't matter too much.
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Easily damaged Weak seams
Sizing is correct and keeps you warm as the baselayer on winter hikes.
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Lightweight Good cut Price / performance -
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Trekking Winter hiking All around Hiking
great product, fits well, warm, super comfortable all in all makes a great first layer or use on its own.
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Stores body heat Good cut Lightweight Fantastic -
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Trekking Winter hiking Hiking All around comfortable
I'm 5'6" tall and weigh 154lbs I'm just wondering if a size S would be too tight or should I go for the M? Is it a very tight fit or true to size?
Hi Neil ,
It's difficult to say knowing only your height and weight. The fit is true to size and I would think it likely that you would be at the very upper end of the fit for size S. Might be an idea for you to order both S and M and return the one that does not fit for a refund.
My chest size is about 37". Yes ordering both is an idea, is it free returns also?
Your right at the top end of sizing for size S. perhaps ideal if you want a slim fit. Please see the following link to all the returns information that you need:
https://www.alpinetrek.co.uk/return/
Hi Nikolay,
Long in the sleeves but otherwise true to size.
94% have found the reviews
by Manfred helpful
The thread was edited on 03.12.24
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Dry quickly Price / performance Good cut Lightweight Stores body heat Breathable -
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All around Trekking Leisure Ski tours Camping Travel Winter hiking Hiking
100% have found the reviews
by Thomas helpful
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Lightweight Price / performance Stores body heat -
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All around Hiking Leisure Travel
57% have found the reviews
by Stefan helpful
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Price / performance Stores body heat Lightweight -
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Trekking Camping Travel All around Leisure Winter hiking
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Dry quickly Good cut Price / performance Stores body heat Breathable Lightweight -
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Trail running Hiking Ski tours Winter hiking Camping Trekking All around Travel Leisure Expedition
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Breathable Lightweight Price / performance Stores body heat -
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All around Travel Trekking Camping Ski tours Hiking
100% have found the reviews
by Sabine helpful
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Breathable Lightweight Stores body heat Dry quickly -
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Winter hiking Ski tours
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Stores body heat Breathable -
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Camping Travel Leisure
41% have found the reviews
by Rudi helpful
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Stores body heat Lightweight Price / performance -
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All around Leisure Winter hiking Travel
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Lightweight Breathable Dry quickly Price / performance -
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Leisure Winter hiking
60% have found the reviews
by Johannes helpful
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Good cut Stores body heat Lightweight -
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Winter hiking Travel All around
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Dry quickly Breathable Stores body heat Lightweight -
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Travel Leisure Hiking Ski tours Trail running All around
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Price / performance Breathable Lightweight -
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Trekking Expedition Hiking All around Leisure Travel
50% have found the reviews
by Sebastian helpful
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Good cut Price / performance Breathable -
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Hiking All around Winter hiking Trekking Leisure Camping Ski tours Travel
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Price / performance Dry quickly Breathable Stores body heat Good cut -
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Leisure Winter hiking Travel Hiking Trekking All around
I am happy with the quality and the purchase.
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Lightweight Breathable Good cut -
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Hiking Trekking All around
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Lightweight Breathable Stores body heat Dry quickly -
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Hiking
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Stores body heat Robust -
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Expedition Hiking Camping Trekking All around
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Breathable Good cut Lightweight -
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Leisure Travel
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Price / performance Lightweight Stores body heat Good cut Dry quickly Breathable -
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Ski tours Hiking Winter hiking
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Price / performance Lightweight Good cut Dry quickly -
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Hiking Travel Winter hiking Trail running
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