Saturday, March 31, 2012

Columbia Men's Crested Butte Convertible Pant

Columbia Men's Crested Butte Convertible Pant Review



Columbia Men's Crested Butte Convertible Pant Feature

  • UPF 15 sun protection
  • Active fit
  • Zip-off legs convert pant to 9 inch inseam short
  • Gusset detail
  • Multi-functional pocket
The crested butte is a true utility player: cotton keeps them comfortable, nylon ripstop makes them strong and zip-off legs make them crazy versatile. Mutli-functional pockets provide plenty of storage space and the gusset detail provides maximum mobility. Sun protection is baked right into the fabric and the enzyme sandwashing provides a soft, broken-in feeling for ultimate comfort.


Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Columbia Women's Bugaboo Parka

Columbia Women's Bugaboo Parka Review



Columbia Women's Bugaboo Parka Feature

  • Shell 100% nylon, lining 100% nylon taffeta. Insulation: 100% polyester
  • Liner 100% polyester fleece, 100% polyester taffeta, 100% nylon
  • Omni-tech waterproof, breathable and critically seam sealed
  • Machine wash cold gentle, wash separately, do not bleach, tumble dry low, remove promptly
  • Iron low, do not use fabric softener, if present do not iron decal, do not dry clean
The first ski jacket to feature an Interchange liner system, the Bugaboo was an industry leader from the get-go, and it’s been conquering the elements since its introduction in 1986. Our updated women’s version features elevated feminine styling combined with killer technical performance features. Omni-Tech waterproof-breathable fabric and critical seam sealing throughout keep you dry and comfortable—no matter how bad the weather, or how hard you work. Pretty design touches like the three flower-detailed snaps at collar and cute piping throughout infuse this jacket with sweet character, making it just as perfect for a brisk winter walk as it is for a day on the slopes. Pop your music player into the handy internal media compartment and head out into the weather. The zip-in Interchange system lets you easily remove the fleece liner when the temperature rises so you stay protected from rain and wind without getting overheated. With a nylon overlay and a distinctly feminine cut, the liner functions as a versatile everyday jacket when worn alone.


Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Columbia Men's Sawyers Creek Softshell

Columbia Men's Sawyers Creek Softshell Review



Columbia Men's Sawyers Creek Softshell Feature

  • 100% polyester, rinse thoroughly, wash separately
  • Omni-heat thermal reflective
  • Omni-shield advanced repellency
  • If present close hook and loop fastener, machine wash cold permanent press, powdered detergent
  • Do not use fabric softener, if present do not iron decal, Vietnam
Packing high-performance warmth and sweatshirt comfort, this Omni-Heat favorite is toasty enough for frigid alpine overnighters and soft enough for everyday about-town wear. Clean lines and a fastidious design deliver a sharp silhouette that suits any situation, while Omni-Shield advanced repellency creates an ingenious barrier against wet weather and stains. Inspired by the concept of emergency space blankets, the Omni-Heat thermal reflective liner captures and maintains your body heat, making the Sawyers Creek an average of 20-percent warmer and yet still supremely breathable. Scrambling up an exposed scree field? Not to worry. This windproof softshell’s got your back. A zip-closed security pocket sits over your heart; the perfect stash spot for electronics, car keys, energy goo, or anything else that needs to come with you, do not dryclean


Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Columbia Boys 2-7 Steens Mountain Fleece

Columbia Boys 2-7 Steens Mountain Fleece Review



Columbia Boys 2-7 Steens Mountain Fleece Feature

  • 100% Polyester Mtr Fleece
  • Heavy weight fleece
  • Hand warming pockets
  • Machine wash cold gentle, with like colors, do not bleach, tumble dry low, remove promptly, do not iron, drycleanable
  • Made In Vietnam
  • Imported
  • Zip-closed pockets
When you can't be there on the slope to wrap your arms around your child, let this fleece sweater do the hugging. The Steens Mountain Sweater from Columbia Sportswear features 100% polyester non-pilling MTR fleece that dries quickly and continues to insulate when wet. Fleece-lined pockets warm chilled fingers. Radial sleeves allow freedom of movement for sports and extreme activity. The full-zip front has a stand-up collar.

About Columbia Sportswear
Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company has grown from a small family-owned hat distributor to one of the world's largest outerwear brands and the leading seller of ski-wear in the United States. Columbia's extensive product line includes a wide variety of outerwear, sportswear, rugged footwear and accessories. Columbia specializes in developing innovative products that are functional yet stylish and offer great value. Eighty-year-old matriarch Gert Boyle, Chairman of the Board, and her son, Tim Boyle, President and CEO, lead the company.

Columbia's history starts with Gert's parents, Paul and Marie Lamfrom, when they fled Germany in 1937. They bought a small hat distributorship in Portland, Oregon, and named it Columbia Hat Company, after the river bordering the city. Soon frustrated by poor deliveries from suppliers, the Lamfroms decided to start manufacturing products themselves. In 1948, Gert married college sweetheart Neal Boyle, who joined the family business and later took the helm of the growing company. When Neal suddenly died of a heart attack in 1970, Gert enlisted help from Tim, then a college senior. After that, it wasn't long before business really started to take off. Columbia was one of the first companies to make jackets from waterproof/breathable fabric. They introduced the breakthrough technology called the Columbia Interchange System, in which a shell and liner combine for multiple wearing options. In the early 1980s, then 60-year-old Gert began her role as "Mother Boyle" in Columbia's successful and popular advertising campaign.

The company went public in 1998 and moved into a new era as a world leader in the active outdoor apparel industry. Today, Columbia Sportswear employs more than 1,800 people around the world and distributes and sells products in more than 50 countries and to more than 12,000 retailers internationally.

Someday your little boy is going to be a big-time adventure buff, you know why? Because you were smart enough to bundle him up in the classic steens mountain fleece during the early years this jacket is warm, quick drying, and can be worn alone or underneath a parka when conditions call for battening down the hatches, handy zip-pockets store snacks, gloves or treasures from the trail, grown-up style will make him feel like a real part of the expedition, even if he’s not yet adept at water filtration technique, and when he’s not in the backcountry, this jacket is a solid choice for everyday wear at a super reasonable price


Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Columbia Sportswear Bonehead Long Sleeve Shirt

Columbia Sportswear Bonehead Long Sleeve Shirt Review



Columbia Sportswear Bonehead Long Sleeve Shirt Feature

  • Long sleeve, button down shirt for fishing constructed of cotton poplin
  • Hook-and-loop closed fly box pockets at the chest
  • Tool holder, utility loop, and rod holder loop
  • Mesh-lined cape vents at the back shoulder
  • Hook and loop to turn the collar up; button tabs on sleeves
The men's Bonehead shirt from Columbia offers a comfortable, angler friendly design so that you can keep your mind on the fish. The shirt is constructed of soft, 100 percent cotton poplin for lived in comfort and offers mesh-lined cape vents on the back shoulders to keep air flowing. Tackle ready, the shirt is equipped with hook-and-loop closed fly box pockets at the chest, as well as a tool holder, a utility loop, and a rod holder loop so that your hands can remain free to work with lines and lures. The sleeves can be rolled up and secured with handy button tabs and the collar tips have hook and loops that allow you to stand it up to keep the sun off your neck.

Features:

  • Four hook-and-loop closed fly box pockets
  • Tool holder
  • Utility loop
  • Rod holder loop
  • Mesh-lined cape vents at the back shoulder
  • Hook and loop at collar tip
  • 100 percent cotton poplin

Men's Size Guide:
SmallMediumLargeX LargeXX Large
Chest35 to 38 inches38 to 41 inches42 to 45 inches46 to 49 inches50 to 53 inches
Waist29 to 32 inches32 to 35 inches36 to 39 inches40 to 43 inches44 to 47 inches
Sleeve Length33 inches34 inches35 inches36 inches37 inches
Neck14 1/2 to 15 inches15 1/2 to 16 inches16 1/2 to 17 inches17 1/2 to 18 inches18 1/2 to 19 inches

Constructed of cotton poplin that’s garment washed for lived-in comfort, it features hook and loop closed fly box pockets at the chest, a tool holder and utility loop and a rod holder loop left chest that frees up your hands to work with lines and lures. Mesh-lined cape vents at the back shoulder keep you cool and comfortable; hook and loop at the collar tip lets you turn the collar up to keep the sun off your neck.


Sunday, March 11, 2012

Columbia Boys 8-20 Bonehead Shortsleeve Shirt

Columbia Boys 8-20 Bonehead Shortsleeve Shirt Review



Columbia Boys 8-20 Bonehead Shortsleeve Shirt Feature

  • Hook And Loop Closure For Fly Box Pocket
  • Rod holder, utility loop, tool holder
An exceptionally comfortable button shirt that will maintain your look while keeping your cool. UPF 30, double chest self-adhesive hook & loop closure flap pockets, mesh lining on the back, back loop, and short sleeves. International Shipping Prohibited. Cotton. 100% Polyester.


Saturday, March 10, 2012

Columbia Men's Snake River Water Short

Columbia Men's Snake River Water Short Review



Columbia Men's Snake River Water Short Feature

  • 9" Inseam
Simply put, this short loves the water, built for amphibious adventures that take you from surf to shore and back again


Thursday, March 8, 2012

Columbia Men's Perfect Cast Polo Tall

Columbia Men's Perfect Cast Polo Tall Review



Columbia Men's Perfect Cast Polo Tall Feature

  • 100% polyester two-tone pique, machine wash cold gently
  • Omni-shade UPF 30 sun protection
  • Omni-wick advanced evaporation
  • Tumble dry low, remove promptly, iron low, do not use fabric softener, if present do not iron decal
  • Do not bleach, do not dry clean, Indonesia
You’ve perfected your cast; we’ve perfected the polo. Designed specifically with fishing in mind, it features radial sleeves to accommodate the big arm moves required for casting. Midweight pique fabric wicks moisture and blocks UV rays while rear shoulder vents enhance airflow for cool, dry comfort out on the water. Other details include rib trim at the collar and cuffs and side mobility vents at the hem. Relaxed fit.


Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Columbia Women's Switchback Rain Jacket

Columbia Women's Switchback Rain Jacket Review



Columbia Women's Switchback Rain Jacket Feature

  • Omni-shield
  • Attached, adjustable storm hood
  • Drawcord-adjustable hem
  • Interior security pocket
  • Zip-closed pockets
  • Omni-shield advanced repellency
  • Packable
  • Stowaway hood
A lightweight nylon jacket, the columbia switchback jacket features omni-shield advanced repellency this authentic fit jacket is a must have for your next camping adventure or trip to the coffee shop.


Sunday, March 4, 2012

Columbia Women's Super Bonehead Tunic Fishing Dress

Columbia Women's Super Bonehead Tunic Fishing Dress Review



Columbia Women's Super Bonehead Tunic Fishing Dress Feature

  • 100% cotton, machine wash cold gentle wash separately
  • Omni-shade UPF 30 sun protection
  • Omni-shade UPF 30 sun protection flex fit
  • Do not bleach, tumble dry low, remove promptly, iron low, if present do not iron decal
  • Do not dry clean, India
What’s better than fresh caught trout cooked over an open flame after a long day on the water? Looking stunning at the dining table with absolutely zero effort. The Super Bonehead Tunic Dress keeps you shielded from the sun with sleeves that roll, a collar that flips up to cover your neck and Omni-Shade UPF 30 technology. When you’re out on the boat, strategic venting enhances airflow to keep you cool in warm conditions. A front pocket accommodates small essentials and a tie at the waist enhances your feminine figure.


Friday, March 2, 2012

Columbia Men's Ascender Ii Softshell Jacket

Columbia Men's Ascender Ii Softshell Jacket Review



Columbia Men's Ascender Ii Softshell Jacket Feature

  • Omni-shield advanced repellency
  • Water/wind resistant bonded soft-shell
  • Draw cord adjustable hem
  • Zip-closed hand pockets
  • Center back length: 28.5 inch
The perfect compromise between blizzard in the forecast and first chill of fall, this multi-functional soft-shell works hard and plays even harder, it's made from rich, supple soft-shell with all the comfort of a heavy sweatshirt and the weather-fighting prowess of a hard-shell jacket, the ascender's Omni-shield® fabric breathes and wicks moisture while creating a water-repellent force field between you and precipitation, tighten the hem to keep out cold drafts with the adjustable draw cord and warm your digits in the zip-closed hand pockets, a supple tricot lining delivers an added dose of cozy comfort,