Backcountry BGA Cedars RWS Merino Lt-Wt Baselayer Balaclava Top-Women's

Stay warm, wick fast, and layer cleanly with the Cedars RWS Merino Balaclava Baselayer Top

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"My strands and my braids are no hassle. In fact, this hood encourages me to wear them comfortably and confidently while I'm riding."

We dialed in the hood on our Backcountry Cedars RWS Merino Lightweight Balaclava Baselayer Top to create comfort with any hairstyle. The shape of the hood's opening mimics a cozy balaclava while leaving room for face-framing strands and pulled-through braids or ponytails. In addition to the unique hood, this stand-out style features Responsible Wool Standard-certified merino wool fibers for technical performance and thoughtful stewardship. The material manages moisture, resists odor buildup, and regulates body temperature, and its lightweight construction keeps skintrack trekkers and active park rats comfortable while on the move.

We built these baselayers to perform beneath competition layers, keeping Jamaica’s bobsleigh and skeleton athletes comfortable from warmup to finish.

Details

Cleverly designed lightweight baselayer top with a hairstyle-accommodating hood
Made with earth- and animal-conscious RWS-certified merino wool
Merino wool has natural anti-odor and thermoregulating properties
Nylon fibers increase durability and add wicking technology
Next-to-body fit with gusseted underarms for improved mobility
Thumbhole cuffs keep sleeves in place while layering and moving
Fabric is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certified
Item #BCCZ31P

Responsible Collection: Responsibly Sourced, Recycled/Repurposed
Material: 81% RWS merino wool (TE-99952623 certified by IDFL) , 12% recycled nylon, 7% spandex
Insulation Weight: lightweight (180gsm)
Fit: slim
Center Back Length: 24in
Style: hoodie, balaclava hood
Hood: balaclava hood
Thumbholes: yes
Anti-Odor: natural attribute of merino wool
Activity: skiing, snowboarding
Manufacturer Warranty: limited lifetime

A man wears the Cedars RWS Merino Lightweight Baselayers

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The Baselayer Collection

For Active Mountain Days

RWS Certified

Responsible Wool Standard for peace of mind

OEKO-TEK

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified fabric

Partially Recycled

Uses partially recycled material

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Meet Cedars Light-Weight Tops

Responsible Wool Standard Certified: TE-99952623

Responsible Wool Blend

Wool is Responsible Wool Standard certified with a recycled nylon blend for extra toughness

A woman wears the balaclava hood of her Cedars RWS Merino Balaclava Top.

Balaclava Option

Balaclava baselayer has a hairstyle-accommodating hood

A man wears a green Cedars RWS Merino Base Layer Top.

Lightweight Warmth

Merino wool is naturally warm, breathable, and smell-resistant for freshness from first tracks to last chair

A person puts their fingers securely through the thumbhold cuff sleeves.

Thoughtful, Hidden Details

Gusseted underarms allow a full range of motion and thumbhole cuffs keep sleeves in place while in action

Meet Cedars Light-Weight Bottoms

Merino Magic

Merino wool is naturally warm, breathable, and smell-resistant; Responsible Wool Standard certified with nylon for toughness

A closeup of the V-waistband on the Cedars RWS Merino Lightweight bottom.

Structure With Comfort

Self waistband with internal bonding for structure feels like you are wearing nothing and also stays up

Men's Quick Fly

Overlap fly for Long John functionality

The V-waistband of the Cedars RWS Merino Baselayer lightweight bottoms

Women's V-Waist Waist

Flattering baselayer bottoms with an ergonomic V-waist silhouette

The mid-rise waistband of the Cedars RWS Merino Baselayer lightweight bottoms

Women's Mid-Rise Waist

Flattering baselayer bottoms with mid-rise height

Chosen By The 2026 Jamaica Bobsleigh Team

For Long Days Outside

Designed to balance warmth, mobility, and durability, these layers are built for long days outside—before and after time on the ice, and wherever winter takes the team next.

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Worn By Athletes

Worn by athletes and coaches from the Jamaican Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation, this gear supports cold-weather training, travel, and recovery in demanding winter conditions.

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About The BGA Brand

In 1996, Backcountry's founders set out to make the backcountry more accessible. That same spirit drives BGA today. Built on decades of gear experience, BGA delivers the quality, design, and durability you need to get where you're going. Our goal is simple: build reliable, responsibly made gear for people who actually get out there. From weekend missions to dawn patrol sessions, every piece is designed to perform, last, and earn a permanent spot in your kit.

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Built By Gearheads

We live and breathe the outdoors, so every stitch of BGA gear is made with a mission in mind. Designed in Park City at the foot of Utah’s Wasatch mountains—and tested by our Gearhead® Experts who use it every day—BGA styles are built to perform wherever the snow lands, trail leads or adventure calls.