Columbia Sportswear

October 8, 2010 By: Alex Cerveniak

Airgill Woven Long Sleave Shirt

AirGill Woven Long Sleeve Shirt

The AirGill sports a patent-pending design that functions “like a set of gills” — the side-venting panels channel cooling airflow across your body creating a natural air-conditioning system. Another set of deftly placed vents allows air to escape out the back, maximizing the effect.  Combined with Omni-Freeze fabric technology, which dissipates body heat faster than traditional fabrics, the Airgill is designed for ultimate breathability and comfort. It’s also treated to resist and release stains, shedding blood, slime, mud and anything else you can throw at it.  The new shirt offers Omni-Shade UPF 50 sun protection and a convenient flip-up collar to block harmful UV rays.

$80

Gen 2 Freezer

Gen 2 Freezer

The  Omni-Freeze technology in the Gen 2 Freezer features specifically shaped flat yarns that facilitate the release of heat and feel cooler to the touch.  Add in Omni-Shade UPF 50 sun protection to repel UV rays and throw in a comfort stretch fabric and you’ve got an excellent concept for more carefree hours in the sun.

$55

Women's Bonehead Longsleave

Women’s Bonehead Long Sleeve

Designed specifically to meet the needs of lady anglers, the Bonehead long sleeve is constructed of cotton polin that’s garment washed for lived-in comfort. It features four hook-and-loop-closure fly box pockets at the chest and a rod-holder loop at the left chest that frees up your hands to work with lines. Mesh-lined vents at the back shoulder keep you cool and the collar can be turned up and secured at the collar tips to keep sun off your neck. Roll-up sleeves secure at the elbow with button tabs.

$50

Bug Shield Shirt

The Bug Shield Long Shirt offers new Insect Blocker technology to keep six-legged pests at bay, Omni-Shade UPF 30 sun protection, and Omni-Wick advanced evaporation technology. Features include strategic venting, convenient roll-up sleeves, and handy zip-close security pockets.

$80

PFG Supercell Jacket

Fully seam-sealed and super waterproof, the PFG Supercell features an adjustable hood and low-profile zippers.  The incorporated Omni-Dry technology is ultra-breathable.  On the outside, it forms a windproof, waterproof barrier.

$350

Henry's Fork III Vest

Henry’s Fork III Vest

The Henry’s Fork III features the cushioned Columbia Comfort System™ yoke at the back shoulders, which distributes weight evenly to prevent heavier loads from pulling on your neck. Plenty of pockets hold all your gear, including six exterior pockets in front and a big zippered back pocket. It also features two pigtail retractors, a rod holder and utility D-ring to hold clippers, nets, forceps and more. Interior pockets hold sunglasses and tippet material, and the back storage pocket provides plenty of storage space for larger gear.

$75

You can buy Columbia products at their website, or at a Columbia retailer near you.