Arc'teryx  Ion Lightweight Chalk Bag

$40.00
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Chalk up without losing your flow. The Arc'teryx Ion Lightweight chalk bag rides light and is designed with a spiral closure that opens wide for easy access to chalk while you're on the move.

Color: Black
Size: M
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Features

  • Siliconized 100-denier dobby-weave polyester is light and durable
  • Opens wide for quick and easy access to chalk
  • Spiral closure with drawcord system prevents spills and is easy to use
  • Elastic loop holds a chalk brush
  • Waistband adjusts for a comfortable fit
  • Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria
  • Arc'teryx word logo and Bird logo

Imported.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Rock Climbing

Material(s)

100-denier SD CORDURA nylon 6,6 dobby 120 g/m2

Weight

2.6 ounces

Sustainability

Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria

Fair Trade Certified

Reviews
16 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars

Ratings Snapshot

Product Rating

11 out of 14 (79%) reviewers recommend this product

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MarshG
Received free product
San Francisco, CA
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Get’s the job done with style

1 year ago

Overall, the chalk bag is a huge win. I’ll include the pros and cons from my experience but note that really the only thing keeping me from a 5/5 was that the bag didn’t have a way to cinch the top when I’m not using it which led to chalk everywhere! But during the use of it, was awesome. Pros: - Color. The magenta color was such a fun pop of color against my normal all black attire. It was rich and contrasted well with the logo. - Inside material. The inside of the bag (unlike others I’ve used) was soft, almost fuzzy like. I noticed that this was a huge plus for storing the chalk. It seemed to help keep the chalk from getting extra moisture in it which was helpful. -Thickness of belt. The belt width was very narrow. I used this while canyoneering and had a lot of other gear on my harness — having a very sleek designed belt helped not to overcrowd my waist which when you have multiple ropes and gear hanging could be what comes between you and an accident. This was by far my favorite feature. Con: - No drawstring at top. The only one thing that would make this a 5/5 is if I could cinch the top after use. I open have extra chalk in bag that I want to save. Without a way to do that, I got chalk all over my car and gear bag afterword.

Age:35–44
Used for::Canyoneering
Yes , I recommend this product
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COoutside
Received free product
Golden, CO
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Arc’teryx Ion stands out!

1 year ago

Chalk bag designed with attention to detail. The Ion is light and its top has a subtle downward slope to allow easier access than a typical chalk bag. The outside material is durable and seems to shed dirt and water well. Above the draw string the material is slick which helps chalk fall back into the bag, while the inside is soft. This definitely feels like another top tier product from Arc’teryx!

Age:35–44
Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
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Dad with young kids
Received free product
North Carolina
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

A simple and effective design with bold colors

1 year ago

This is one of the best chalk bags I’ve owned. The little details sets this one apart. For example, the belt is long and will accommodate a wide range of sizes - but the elastic keeper loop is high-quality and holds back the extra material well. I haven’t purchased a chalk bag because of the belt before (and I doubt it’ll be your favorite feature), but I’ve definitely NOT purchased a bag because of it’s cheap belt or replaced the bag when a new belt wasn’t much cheaper than a whole new combo. This one is just right and it’s nice to see the attention to detail on such highly used part. It has a very low profile, but maintains a large opening that is easy to find while climbing and get my whole hand in and out quickly. Its isn’t a huge reservoir for chalk, but the more I carry the more I spill - I’m ok with what it holds and a standard chalk ball can fit just fine. The materials used in this bag are top notch. The slick nylon on the outside is durable and doesn’t have a lot hanging off it to het stuck on things (even the brush loop is tucked away). The bold colors kinda threw me at first, but the more I used it the “dustier” the coloring became and it now has the faded tint the rest of my climbing gear has. Overall, it’s very lightweight, very colorful, simple and effective. Like a nice Arc’Teryx jacket in Chalk Bag form. I recommend checking out all the colors they offer, and adding one to your kit - these are excellent bags that I expect to last a long time.

Age:35–44
Used for::Trad Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
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Aaron A
Received free product
Boulder, CO
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

A Chalk Bag That Does Everything You Need

1 year ago

This bag includes all the features I value in a chalk bag a drawstring that closes tightly, ensuring that chalk doesn't leak out during normal use, and a brush holder that's flexible enough to accommodate even the thickest chalk brushes. It also holds a decent amount of chalk. The material feels durable with nice color options and the design is both practical and stylish.

Age:25–34
Used for::Sport Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
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Jay29
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Bag

9 months ago

works great, no problems yet, there’s sometimes a little spilling but great size and extremely light

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
L33bz
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Best chalk bag I've used so far

8 months ago

Best chalk bag I've used. Use it for sport climbing and bouldering. The rigid ring around the opening is super functional and access to chalk is smooth and comfortable. The additional loop by the rear belt loops make it easy to use a carabiner with your harness. I have fairly large hands and went with the large. Something to note: The "Solitude" color is more of a light grey than a white.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Matt
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great chalk bag

1 year ago

Love this chalk bag. Bought a medium and large but kept the medium. Medium was the perfect size for me and I didn’t feel like I needed the large. The materials are nice , the drawstring closure is great quality and the belt is comfortable. Has a nice brush loop and looks great overall.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Matt
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Nice chalk bag

10 months ago

This chalk bag is super nice. You could probably find a cheaper one if you wanted to but the quality on thses bags are super nice and it has the features you care for (brush holder). I havent had any of the durability issues the the closure system.

Used for::Gym Climbing
Yes , I recommend this product
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Jay M
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Great For Alpine Climbing

8 months ago

I love this chalk bag for big days in the mountains. Holds a small volume of chalk, Keeps it from spilling when not in use, and has a pretty small profile. The mouth is a little small, so not my go to for gym or cragging sessions.

Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
jj01
Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

Good but missing previous version's back pocket

8 months ago

Lightweight and with a simplified closure system. Really missing the back pocket that the previous version had - won't be getting much use outdoors because of the missing functionality.

No, I do not recommend this product
Originally posted on arcteryx.com
Response from arcteryx.com
Arc'teryx Guest Services
7 months ago

Hi there. Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Ion Lightweight Chalk Bag! We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with the current version. We will pass your comments to our team.

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