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Why We Love This Deal
Whether you’re preparing for travel or donning your toughest hiking boots, there are times when we can expect to sweat and toil. Those are the best times to wear merino wool, a breathable and naturally odor-decimating material. And right now one of the best merino wool undershirts is not only available at REI, it’s finally marked down to under $100.
The Arc’teryx Ionia Merino Wool Long-Sleeve Shirt is currently marked down to $96 and when it sells out, it’ll be gone for good. We’ve already seen the XS size sell out and your size could be next, so don’t wait too long if you want this shirt.
Arc’teryx Ionia Merino Wool Long-Sleeve Shirt, $96 (was $120) at REI
What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: From small to XXL.
- Color Options: REI only has the Tatsu (a dark, olive green) available at this time.
- Materials: 87% merino wool, 13% nylon
- Best Use Case: This is a lightweight base layer shirt designed for everything from hikes to runs and ski tours
The Ionia Merino Wool Long Sleeve Shirt is the perfect upper body foundation for your next adventure. It’s highly breathable and the shirt has good stretch, meaning it won’t get bundled up underneath stronger outer layers. The shirt is also fantastic on its own, its lightweight build is perfect for those hot middays that inevitably emerge from brisk fall mornings.
As a base layer, this shirt works great when paired with something like a quick-drying pullover and a fleece hoodie. Even if you accidentally fail to match it with a breathable layer, remember that this shirt is made with 87% merino wool, a fabric known for its naturally odor-resistant and air-permeable body, perfect for wearing multiple times on a single wash.
What Shoppers Are Saying
With all the hype around merino wool, some might feel that the shirt is overly technical to wear. But, most shoppers don’t see it that way. One wearer said they “would def recommend the Ionia if you are looking for something comfy and casual.”
That doesn’t mean it doesn’t perform well in high-adrenaline environments, though. Another wearer discussed using it for climbing. “It’s thin enough that I don’t overheat, and it’s long enough that it reduces abrasions and keeps the bugs off.”
The Arc’teryx Merino Wool Long-Sleeve Shirt is marked down to $96 and is available until it sells out.
