Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Ionia Merino Wool Hoody M

Great hoody that in warmer weather I used as sun protection and wasn't too hot. In colder weather it served as a nice mid layer. I used this on a hike of mt Fuji where it was humid and hot on the bottom and cold at the top. One feature I really appreciate is that the hood isn't loose, and hugs your head, so it doesn't fall down if you start moving faster or encounter wind.

Was looking for a long sleeve hoody to protect me from sun and colder hiking temps and found the greatest one in the Alana merino one.

Very happy to see some natural wool options from Arcteryx. This is an excellent hoody. Comfortable, great fit. It seems to be excellent for active fall weather so far. I'm hoping it can be a year round peice. It should he a great layer for winter. And good sun protection for summer. Very functional hood with good coverage.

I wear this hiking, walking, skiing and as a base layer. The feel and look is great. I'm 6'3" 190lbs and the medium is perfect.

Bought this at the beginning of summer and it's my go to for most weathers, it can be worn as a lightweight top layer or as part of multiple layers for cooler temps, also the hood keeps the sun off you. Highly recommended!

This top is perfect. The material was my priority as I live in the PNW, and merino makes life warmer and dry. This top fits true to size. I buy large in most tops with other Mfg's and the Large with ARCTERYX was perfect size. Has a little stretch, but fits slim. The neck on the hood has enough length to pull up onto face easy and provides good coverage. I could live in this garment. It's my go to! My favorite

First impression: silk on your skin. The internal construction is perfect, no frictions on the skin. Super warm. Design: casual and for sport. Fit: very slim, however I would not recommend to oversize. Got both the Iona versions, but I love the hoody.

Bought this to use as a sun hoody. I prefer wool over synthetic and after using Icebreaker Oasis 200s all the time this will be my new baselayer of choice. I wear a Large in both tops and this one is a tiny bit looser but that's preferable as a sun hoody anyway. Dries really fast, soft feel and gave me full protection from the sun and bugs while hiking and camping in Scotland.

I recently bought this hoodie and I LOVE it . It is excellent for warmer weather and still keeps me relatively warm when in mild temps. I love to wear this hoodie in the hotter weather as it is incredibly breathable . It fits great with a slim cut to it and looks great on me . I own multiple arcteryx products and this one is easily my favorite .

Sun shirts seem to standard issue in the mountains. The trouble was, the synthetic materials really clash with many people's body chemistry (mine included) which would make them sink really bad only a few hours into their use. This wool version is both light and comfortable on a hot glacier, provides sun protection, and fights odor. It's my new favorite piece.

This is just what I wanted, soft warm and very light.

Nice hoody. Keep me warm during cold summer day. Dry fast

This is going to be a four-season staple for me. It's incredibly soft and quite light. The weight is perfect for chilly morning mountain runs, or as a baselayer while snowboarding.

Love this top !!! It's light , breathable, and fits great. I'm 6 ft 210 lbs XL is perfect I'm actually gonna get another.

Great hoody that is thin enough to breath but have the insulation and sweet wicking that wool provides. Would buy more if the price wasn't so high.

Bought as 4 seasons warm baselayer for mountaineering and winter ski touring. Soft and delicate next to skin feeling, it makes you fell comfi and dry as soon as you dress it up, and it helps keeping your body warm while moving. The main features of the Merinos is to keep you warm even if you are sweating and the fabric gets wet , and this amazing gear fully achieved its purpose!

I bought this few weeks ago for hiking, backpacking and training for mountaineering expeditions in the Himalaya. So far I am impressed with the feel, comfort and the quality. Highly breathable and long sleeves that covers my wrist. . I am 6'2 always hard to buy that covers my wrist and slim fit. After I used this for few times, I got second piece the following week! I can't wait to use it up in 6000 meters elevation and see how it performs.

Really happy with process, price and delivery. Fit was perfect.

Very comfortable and surprisingly warm for how thin the material is. The fit is quite tight

Excellent fabric and a compelling design. It is very comfortable and very warm for a light garment. It runs small--the medium is very form fitting on me.

Fit perfectly, multi functional and can be used for casual occasions.

Merino blend is very comfortable on the skin, it makes a lot if difference on cold mornings compared to a merino t-shirt, especially when using a three layers approach (with Atom and Gamma MX): i found i can tolerate 20F without a bliss.Let's see if the seams will last, but i'm rater quite happy with it!

Excellent fit, great at temperature regulation, comfortable. Perfect hoodie.

I bought this hoodie because of the majestic, retro-purple. I was told it wouldn't shrink (being wool)...it shrank. I can still wear it but only as a base layer with something else over it. I thought it would be thin enough to wear all year. Also the logo is invisible in this colorway.

Outstanding light base or mid layer. Sometimes you find a piece of clothing that excels in versatility, durability and function. The Iona hoody is such a product. Ski touring, climbing or biking it checks all the boxes. As a bonus the merino material is excellent at odor management. Well done Arcteryx.