DragonWool Hoodie

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  • Dries 4x faster than traditional merino wool
  • stays warm when wet
  • odor resistant + breathable

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Description

The DragonWool Hoodie delivers the odor resistance and temperature regulation of wool with the fast-drying, moisture-wicking performance of synthetic fabrics. It's a versatile layer that keeps you comfortable across a wide range of conditions.

Designed for movement, the DragonWool Hoodie works as a baselayer or lightweight midlayer depending on your system. It dries quickly, breathes well during exertion, and stays warm even when wet—making it a dependable choice for backpacking, hiking, and travel. One layer, more versatility, fewer decisions.

Specs
  • Fabric: DragonWool™
  • Blend: 53% Merino, 38% Polyester, 9% Nylon
  • Fabric Weight: 200 GSM
  • Fit Style: Athletic Cut
  • Color: Charcoal, Green, Blue
  • Zippers: YKK
  • PFAS free
  • Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise

Cleaning: Machine wash cold, use wool wash or mild detergent, air-dry

Key Features

NuYarn DragonWool combines patented no-spin merino wool and a jersey-face polyester to create the most advanced performance fabric to be used in a baselayer! Warm when wet, quick drying, odor resistant, and breathable!

1/3 Length Zipper allows for ease while getting the hoodie on or off, and allows you to ventilate more when needed!

Hood keeps you more covered and protected from cold, wind, or sun!

Thumbholes allow you to keep more of your hands covered for added warmth!

Drop Back keeps you warm and covered even while sitting!

50+ UPF Rating protects your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays.

Odor Resistant Properties of merino wool helps prevent bacterial buildup and odor, even on multi-day trips!

Dries 4x Faster than merino wool with the synergistic weave of DragonWool combining jersey face polyester with patented merino wool!

Actively Breathable while in motion, allowing you to cool off while working up a sweat!

Why DragonWool Exists (Hybrid Advantage)

More Durable Than Traditional Wool

Odor Resistance For Multi-Day Use

Why DragonWool Exists (Hybrid Advantage)

Traditional merino is comfortable but slow to dry. Synthetics dry fast but can smell and feel clammy. DragonWool combines both—using merino next to skin for comfort and polyester on the exterior to move moisture away quickly.

The result is a layer that dries faster, stays comfortable longer, and performs across more conditions.

Why DragonWool Exists (Hybrid Advantage)

Traditional merino is comfortable but slow to dry. Synthetics dry fast but can smell and feel clammy. DragonWool combines both—using merino next to skin for comfort and polyester on the exterior to move moisture away quickly.

The result is a layer that dries faster, stays comfortable longer, and performs across more conditions.

More Durable Than Traditional Wool

By blending merino with polyester and nylon, DragonWool improves durability and longevity compared to traditional wool garments.

It’s designed to handle repeated use on trail without the common wear issues of pure merino.

More Durable Than Traditional Wool

By blending merino with polyester and nylon, DragonWool improves durability and longevity compared to traditional wool garments.

It’s designed to handle repeated use on trail without the common wear issues of pure merino.

Odor Resistance For Multi-Day Use

The merino component naturally resists bacterial buildup, helping reduce odor even after extended wear.

This makes it ideal for backpacking, travel, and multi-day trips.

Odor Resistance For Multi-Day Use

The merino component naturally resists bacterial buildup, helping reduce odor even after extended wear.

This makes it ideal for backpacking, travel, and multi-day trips.

Key Features

Built With The Most Advanced Performance Fabric

NuYarn DragonWool™ is warmer, lighter, smoother, softer, longer-lasting, stays warm even when wet, and dries 4x faster than normal Merino wool!

Dries 4 Times Faster

DragonWool utilizes the highest quality merino wool against your skin to wick moisture away from your body, and then the jersey face polyester quickly pulls that moisture from the wool and evaporates it into the air!

Built With The Most Advanced Performance Fabric

NuYarn DragonWool™ is warmer, lighter, smoother, softer, longer-lasting, stays warm even when wet, and dries 4x faster than normal Merino wool!

Dries 4 Times Faster

DragonWool utilizes the highest quality merino wool against your skin to wick moisture away from your body, and then the jersey face polyester quickly pulls that moisture from the wool and evaporates it into the air!

Actively Breathable

DragonWool keeps you warm when you need to be, and lets you breath and cool when you are active! Merino wool and the jersey face polyester materials are woven together to form one fabric- it's not bonded together, but woven together to create a synergy that actively cools or warms your body with different activity levels! 

50+ UPF Rating

DragonWool also protects you from the sun, blocking out more than 98% of harmful UV-A and UV-B rays as you tackle your daily adventures!

Actively Breathable

DragonWool keeps you warm when you need to be, and lets you breath and cool when you are active! Merino wool and the jersey face polyester materials are woven together to form one fabric- it's not bonded together, but woven together to create a synergy that actively cools or warms your body with different activity levels! 

50+ UPF Rating

DragonWool also protects you from the sun, blocking out more than 98% of harmful UV-A and UV-B rays as you tackle your daily adventures!

Ideal For

  • backpackers
  • hikers
  • adventurers
  • hunters
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Product, Shipping, & Warranty Info

Full Description

Built With The Most Advanced Performance Fabric: NuYarn DragonWool™ is warmer, lighter, smoother, softer, longer-lasting, stays warm even when wet, and dries 4x faster than normal Merino wool!

Dries 4 Times Faster: DragonWool utilizes the highest quality merino wool against your skin to wick moisture away from your body, and then the jersey face polyester quickly pulls that moisture from the wool and evaporates it into the air!

Actively Breathable: DragonWool keeps you warm when you need to be, and lets you breath and cool when you are active! Merino wool and the jersey face polyester materials are woven together to form one fabric- it's not bonded together, but woven together to create a synergy that actively cools or warms your body with different activity levels! 

50+ UPF Rating: DragonWool also protects you from the sun, blocking out more than 98% of harmful UV-A and UV-B rays as you tackle your daily adventures!

Product Care

Your Wool layer is a high performance piece of gear. It needs some extra attention to keep it performing at the highest level.

Please read through the care instructions below to ensure that you care for it properly:

Before Washing

  • Never wash your wool with anything with velcro or similar hook & loop characteristics.
  • Never wash your wool in a washing machine that has an agitator.
  • If your wool layer has a zipper, please zip it up completely to prevent it from snagging during the washing process.
  • If you cannot follow any of these prior instructions you should hand wash your product using the detergent and drying process described below.


The Wash & Dry Process

  1. Use a mild detergent like Dreft (for babies) or Nikwax (for technical gear).
  2. Choose Low Spin or Delicate wash.
  3. Choose Cold Wash & Cold Rinse (add extra rinse if possible).
  4. Hang dry until the product is completely dry.


For more information on caring for your gear please visit https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/care-guide-faq

  • 5 stars: 68 (67%)
  • 4 stars: 13 (13%)
  • 3 stars: 14 (14%)
  • 2 stars: 3 (3%)
  • 1 star: 3 (3%)
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Anonymous
Great hoodie

Great hoodie wear it all the time, quick dry. Wore it everyday as a mid layer for a kayak fishing trip. I’m 5’8 160 wear a medium fits snug.

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gregory swan
cold weather

excellent cold weather base layer. I have used this many times for winter camping. Love it

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Anonymous
Great Quality mid layer! Perfect fit but order up a size for a relaxed fit

Great Quality mid layer! Perfect fit but order up a size for a relaxed fit.

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Anonymous
I'm 5'7" and weigh 169

I'm 5'7" and weigh 169. The large fits just right with a slight loose fit to use either as a base or mid layer. I was warm in snowy 25 F temps with a base on and the hoodie as a shell. I fully recommend the hoodie and zip off bottoms as a complete set.

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Scott Ross
Not ultralight

Out of the box I was surprised at the heft of the item. Definitely weighs more than a midweight fleece layer.
It will be great for backcountry skiing, especially being hooded.

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Tod Santiago
My new fave

This is great on or off the trail. It is usable as a baselayer or outer layer depending on the weather. Can't wait to get another color. The fit was perfect.

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Benjamin Thompson
It doesn’t get better than this!

I was unfamiliar with Outdoor Vitals, but was intrigued when I came across a YouTube video describing OV products….I needed to find out more.
The Dragonwool Hoodie more than lived up to the description…light, soft, amazingly warm for the weight….i love it.
This company is extraordinary. Their philosophy, their products….if you love the outdoors..you need to know about Outdoor Vitals.

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SOCKS
One word.... Warm!

these are Dope!!! I got both the upper and lower. and took an EE 30-degree quilt down to 15 this year with no problems. great layer during the day for both active pursuits and when I was stuck sitting doing leadership training in the cold. worth the dollars and the weight.

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LarryB
Have all 3 Colors. Love Them All

For me these have been a perfect 2nd layer. They have enough stretch to allow reaching high or to allow me to pull the sleeves down to my knuckles when the temperature isn't quite cold enough for gloves. I noticed that the Dragonwool Hoodie is not in the 2025 catalog, and I'll be sad if I ever wear out the 3 that I have.

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Derick Allain
Dragon wool hoodie

Bought it as a gift, he loved it

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Grahame Newell
Light and warm

Lightweight, very warm, fits well and used it the day it arrived, kept me comfortable on a really cold day

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Steve Stahl
Love this hoodie

The DragonWool hoodie is so comfortable, warm and fits well. It has become my favorite mid layer. It is much more durable than light wool top I have used in the past. Love it and bought another one

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James K Cullinane

Great product just works for me me

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Keith Shiner
Use instead of a Sweater

I bought mine in the summer, but didn't wear it until fall. I use it in any situation where I'd generally wear a sweater. Hey, I'm in my mid 60s, cut me some slack🥸 I love it so much I wore it for a week straight, before I gave it a break. Great mid layer.

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Jeffery Brown
Great layering or alone.

For the weight, it is very warm. It’s a comfortable fit and stays breathable. I’m 6’2” and 210lbs, my XXL is a loose fit.

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Joe D
Perfect base and mid weight layer

OV has proven again their ability and versatility. The Dragon Hoodie is a great base layer as well as in a layered cold clothing approach to hiking and camping .
Using new and innovated fabrics blends and weaves they have dynamically upped the technical approach for comfort and performance. Using a base of Marino wool and nu weave fabric from Japan it has created a truly unique and durable piece of kit .

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Wyatt Warrington
A+

Warm, true to size, hood forms nicely

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Stephen Boldrey
Absolutely love this one

I love this so munch I’m going to order a couple more just to have a few on the side incase they change or discontinue them in the future . I think there perfect the way they are .

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Carlos

Amazing quality and fit. Thanks.

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Michael

Love it it’s awesome another great product from Outdoor Vitals

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Richard C Flickinger
Must-have for any wardrobe

But I need to trade this back because she turned out to be an “extra-small” size.

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Hector Anaya
Dragonwool Hoodie

I love this piece of gear. The suggested size fit just right, XL 5’11 220 lbs. It wicks well, dries fast and is very confortable. Compared to other base layers I own, merino, capilene I like this the best.The well thought out Wool/Synthetic blend is truly the best of both worlds. I’ve seen some of your R&D videos, so I should have already known it would be great.

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DiPadua Matthew
Dragon Wool Hoodie

This is one of my favorite pieces of kit. Perfect for that cool slight breeze day on a hike. It fits perfect and allows excellent movement. I'll be ordering another in another color just to have variety. OV nailed it with this one.

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Neil Peterson
Dragon Wool Hoodie

This shirt looks Great, but it is not made to be worn outside. The fabric is just too fragile to be used anywhere that is can be snagged on something. I can’t imagine what it would look like after a long day under the straps of a backpack. It’s a great casual shirt, but I made the mistake of wearing it into the woods. It now has threads pulled out all over it, and I’ve found it impossible to pull them back in. Awesome shirt to wear to the office!!! Don’t wear it around sticks and leaves.

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Dan Gerber
Second one

Loved the first one so much bought another. This has become a go to for me in 3 of the 4 seasons of hiking. Great part of a layering system. Love it!! Also great for casual wear as well. The material drys quick and is warm in winter and airy during the fall. Just a great material used. Definitely recommend.

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Michael McCormick
One small peeve

I love that you are making sizes for larger folk. I still don’t like that your design assumption is that everyone has the same length arm. Because there is no cuff or gather or whatever you call it, there is nothing keeping the sleeve from sliding down over my hand. I hate that. It cost me $25 to have a short length of elastic added to make it functional.

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Jeff Bartelt

DragonWool Hoodie

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John Brodie
Dragon Wool Hoodie

Really like this dragon wool material!
I have several other brand merino wool hoodies that are a bit lighter in weight although this dragon wool is a bit heavier and is going to fill a nice void and will serve as a great outer layer on cool morning hikes.

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Anonymous
Superb hoodie

This hoodie is comfortable and sturdy. It looks and feels great. Keeps me warm but breathes. Really really pleased with it.

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Kim Hendrickson

So far I am impressed on how it works in the winter and its ability to keep the cold wind off the back of my neck. We will see how it performs in the heat when I hike the AZT.

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Monica Warner
Dragonwool Hoodie

Just the right warmth. Like the construction of the thumb hole. Doesn't cut into my thumb like other thumb holes have.

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