How do pfg shirts fit

Along with vents and UV protection, Bahama-style tops are perfect for your day on the water. These tops provide a sleeker fit, as well as wicking fabric and UV protection. The Tamiami style is the option to wear if both fashion and function are vital to your fishing ensemble.

Columbia PFG also provides a wide variety of bottoms options for both men and women, enhancing your on-the-water ensemble. For warm-weather fishing trips, add a new pair of Columbia PFG shorts or capris. For extra coverage, Columbia PFG pants are just the thing. No matter the option you choose, Columbia PFG bottoms provide performance material, a comfortable fit, and plenty of features to enhance your fishing trip.

From rain gear to puffer jackets, Columbia PFG jackets and vests protect you from the elements, no matter what Mother Nature has in store. While apparel is key to your fishing outfit, you can really tie the look together with Columbia PFG accessories and shoes. The available accessories lend additional function and style, while the footwear is designed to keep you a step ahead of competition.

Columbia PFG accessories include such items like caps and hats, gloves, thermal totes, backpacks, and neck gaiters. Hats are must-haves, as they provide additional coverage and protection from the sun. And gloves keep your hands protected, too, while their fingerless design means you can still tie and bait hooks with ease. Backpacks offer extra storage that travels along with you, ensuring your fishing essentials are never too far away.

Columbia PFG shoes and footwear give you a stable base when fishing, while keeping you dry and comfortable in the process. Different features facilitate airflow and water evacuation, while the footwear fabric is stain-resistant. Non-marking wet grip outsoles provide traction in even the slipperiest of conditions, too. And you can select from a variety of footwear designs, like slip-ons, sandals, boots, and more. Designed with the angler in mind, Columbia PFG provides style, comfort, function, and more, making their apparel and accessories essential for anyone venturing out to the lake or river.

And don't forget to shop the full assortment of Columbia gear for the family! We're sorry, JavaScript is required to shop Kohls. Pros: Price, tag-less, moisture-wicking, low-profile, short- and long-sleeve versions. When it comes to getting something practical and affordable, Hanes does the trick.

Plus, another thing to keep in mind when buying a sun shirt is sunscreen damage: Is this something you're going to stain with sunscreen? Are you going to be rolling around in the mud? Are you really, really concerned with the way it's going to look after a few trips to the beach or the lake?

The Cool Dri comes in long- and short-sleeve, and several colors. They're plain, tag-less, and logo-free, so if blaring logos down the shoulder or across the chest aren't your thing, that's another reason to save some money and just buy Hanes. As for general quality, I have worn these shirts for two years, surfing and fishing my way around North and Central America for months on end.

The four-ounce polyester jersey is usual cotton t-shirt thickness but moisture-wicking, the UPF treatment is still going strong, and I've not gotten burned through the shirts once. The stitching, while far from top-notch, hasn't given way at all, either.

My only gripe with these shirts is on the technical side, and for most people, they're perfectly fine as they are. But a loop to tie them to your board shorts and an option with a hood wouldn't hurt. Lastly, note that the long-sleeve version which I recommend most is sold in a two-pack on Amazon — go for that option.

These things are only so great as the amount of time you use them, and it's always good to have a spare. Pros: Soft, comfortable, effective, and technical for anglers, button to cover face with hood, a handy and corrosion-free chest zipper. Cons: A little bulky, and not as cooling as Columbia's Solar Shade. Patagonia's Sun Shade Technical Hoody has been a personal favorite among hooded sun shirts for a while. I find them to be the softest, best-fitting, best-styled of the UV shirts, designed for outdoors enthusiasts.

In a sea of abysmally large, flashy logos and prints, Patagonia stays true to tone. And you might just catch me out and about in one of these. No shame here. I've been fishing, surfing, and occasionally swimming in these shirts for over five years, and as a small disclaimer, I may be somewhat partial, but they're too comfortable and low-profile to ignore for this guide.

I should also note that, unlike with some other sun shirts, stains seem to lift from these better than others. Sometimes, however, I've noticed that it takes a few washes. It's hard to ignore Patagonia within this realm, with its loyal legions whose reviews are probably best taken with a grain of salt.

Do you need to spend this much on a sun shirt? Of course not. But I can't say how many Patagonia sun shirts I've owned, and through fishing, hiking , camping, living on boats in the tropics, and all the rest, I still haven't managed to loosen even a stitch on any of mine. The only thing I'd recommend is that you not order it in black if you're in particularly warm water or weather, or especially prone to getting overheated.

And, if you like a more relaxed fit, check out the Tropical Comfort Hoody II , which is a little more casual and a lot more comfortable out of the water. If you're looking for something in the featherlight category, which we highly recommend if you're in hotter, muggier climes, look to Filson's Ultralight Shirt, made with breathable 2.

Filson's Ultralight Shirt is the best of both worlds, and it's something you might get away with in the office just as soon as you would on a flats fishing boat — depending on where you work. The double-breasted pockets could be a bit of a giveaway. But I've found nothing more lightweight and after a few months, I've managed to avoid ripping, staining, or otherwise degrading this shirt.

And like all of my picks, I haven't seen the UPF treatment wear out. Despite a slightly lower UPF30 treatment as opposed to the 50 you'll see on most shirts I recommend , I haven't gotten a sunburn in it, either. This shirt is truly paper-thin, and it's the shirt I choose for the best and worst summer has to offer. If you tend to overheat, if you're out in direct sunlight all day long, and especially if you're hiking or fishing, this shirt is a sound investment.

The specific features make this shirt a little sporty, which is to say that double-breast pockets, button tabs for rolled-up sleeves, and a spread collar might be a bit excessive for someone just looking to spend the day at the beach.

But for an almost impossibly light adventure-ready shirt, I dare you to find one better. Cons: May run large according to your taste, some customers complain of them being wrinkle-prone but remember, you're probably not going to the office in one of these — congratulations if you are, though!

Yes, Columbia's PFG button-down is a bona fide bonefishing shirt, so whether you're wading the flats or touring the pyramids, Columbia's classic PFG button-down will serve you well.

This is the brand's bestselling shirt, and it's no surprise why. Unlike Columbia's newer technology that makes concessions where many people's style might be concerned, these shirts pass off just about anywhere.

You'll see the ubiquitous presence of this shirt around bonefishing lodges and on safaris, but you'll also see newscasters and wildlife biologists in them, too. Well, the simple fact that they work, they keep you cool, and they're also shockingly lightweight and full of pockets, which make them ideal shirts for the field.

I left my favorite PFG shirt behind in a hotel room in Fiji years ago, and I've lamented that day ever since. I'll continue to wear it because it works every bit as good as all of Columbia's highly technical, if sometimes busy-looking clothing, but again, only on the boat.

I did love the plastic zippered pockets in it, though. Pros: Stretchy, soft, comfortable, versatile, just tightly woven enough to keep you warm on a crisp morning or night. Cons: Too hot in certain climes, maybe a little short for some tastes and torsos which I didn't mind while surfing as it stayed out of my way.

When I first tried these shirts on a sultry South Carolinian summer day, it was more than I could bear. This shirt is by no means breathable, and the first one I tried was a pullover.

I was drenched in sweat within seconds. I ripped it off, and, lo and behold, received a fine licking from the sun. But this year the team at O'Neill released a zippered version that allows for controlled ventilation — and it makes all the difference.

Like the shirt of years past, this one is made of a spandex and nylon blend, which is soft and stretchy, and I often find myself wearing one well past sundown. I've also found it to work well for surfing, though I'd recommend a proper rash guard for any swimming beyond casual surf bathing.

Also, because it's loose-fitting, I wouldn't recommend anyone learn to surf in it, nor would I suggest wearing it in large or rough surf, where it will act as a sea anchor and weigh you down. For an all-around summer top, it's hard to beat in and out of the water, apart from real scorchers in the Palmetto State, at least. Backcountry : If you're looking for a generic sun shirt with a hood, the Tahoe Sun Hoodie from Backcountry fits the bill.

It's not within the budget price zone of our overall pick from Hanes, but it does tend to be somewhere in the middle of the price range for sun shirts, and might save you a few bucks, depending on what you're after. Duck Camp Co. The quality of the fabric is all there and the technical aspects of the shirt are great. We've only spent a bit of time with these shirts, and we're a little skeptical of how the zippers will fare over time compared with Columbia PFG's tried and true, but after two months of use and exposure to the brine, they're still doing well.

Orvis : The Drirelease Pullover Hoodie from Orvis is moisture-wicking and fast-drying, and it's somewhat comparable to Patagonia's answer in our pick above, but it's not quite as soft, and it's a little more expensive. Still, this is Orvis quality and if you're a devotee, you won't go wrong. When shopping for a sun shirt, there are a few things to keep in mind, namely the features the shirt comes with and its UPF rating.

Much of the decision about which shirt to buy comes down to how and where you'll be wearing it. UPF vs. Temperature: If you're going to be somewhere really, really hot, like Death Valley, or the Atacama Desert, forego your choosy inklings and buy something with the newfangled cooling technology, most notably by Columbia or Under Armour. They're a bit loud, though, so if you want to strike a pose for your Instagram post, consider throwing in another shirt for photo ops that you're willing to be caught dead in.

Style: Your style is your style, and we're not telling you what to wear, not ever, and not now. Sun shirts come in all cuts, and it really comes down to personal preference, for most. If you're going to be doing a lot of swimming, surfing, or spending time in direct sunlight, a hood is beneficial, if not paramount to outwitting the sun and its rays.

You also might want thumb holders and a loop to tie it to your shorts. If you're fishing, pockets are also kind of a must, and a button-up with plenty of pockets is arguably the best way to go.

Weight: If you're traveling — or living — lightly, some of our picks are a bit on the heavy or bulky side. Consider passing on those for our other picks. Although the sun shirts featured in this guide say they're for men, anyone can wear any style, size, or brand of shirt they desire, regardless of the gender the brand says it's actually for.

The sizing of men's shirts does differ from women's, most notably by having broader shoulders and a less shapely or fitted cut. However, the most important consideration is that the gear fits properly and functions how you need it to.