Best Men's Hiking Shirts
Designed for cool comfort and functionality over the long haul, this performance button up is crafted from ultra-light rip stop fabric that's wicking and sun-shielding, with mesh-lined venting at center back. Short-sleeve button-up shirt in ultra-light rip stop fabric with four chest pockets.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"(for reference I am 5'8", 175#, 32" waist and usually wear either an athletic-cut large shirt or a medium if it's cut normally...yes, I live in size hell). Bonehead: This shirt is 100% cotton and is very tough. Given the pros of the other shirts, however, I must say this style is my least favorite (but still a great shirt, and my go-to work shirt). The "Super Bahama" version has a print rather than solid colors. I wear a small in this shirt as well. I wear a small in this one as well and it's my favorite for very hot weather but I would be very hesitant to wear it for work applications. Baitcaster: Lightweight like the Tamiami but different cut and different pockets. It's kind of a cleaner version of the Tamiami, however, because of the cut I wear a medium in this rather than the small in most of the others. In a hot climate you may be able to find a cooler shirt but if one exists I don't know about it."
"Shirt feels great, and is a bit lighter than the PFG gear you usually see from Columbia."
"Great shirt, very breathable."
"I bought a large and I think it is sized just right....but my son, who I bought it for, likes the look & feel of it but he thinks it fits a bit looser than other shirts he owns."
"It doesn't really show in the photos and is ridiculous on a shirt you are never going to tuck in."
"This is a fine shirt."
"Perfect for all hot weather activities except for just standing around in hot humid weather."
"It only widens the shirt....not lengthens, so I had to return because if you have big shoulders and are over 6' tall, these are not sized long enough as the photos suggest."
Quick-drying fabric wicks moisture, offers outstanding sun protection, and has properties to keep it fresh and odor-free over multi-day trips. Omni-Shade UPF 40 sun protection.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I am 5’10”, 195 lbs, and would typically wear a Large in most similar styled (button-up) shirts, but I have to get a Medium in Columbia PFG shirts. Tip number two is that because these shirts are on different sizing scale, many get returned to the Amazon Warehouse, so keep an eye for Amazon Warehouse deals on these shirts (see tips to finds the easiest way to compare prices across sizes and colors at the conclusion of this review). I have tried the Tamiami II, Bahama II, and Bonehead (AND new Blood & Guts III – see below for updated comparison including the BG3 series) versions of the Columbia PFG shirts, and have been mostly pleased with all of them. TAMIAMI II STYLE (POLY) - SUMMERTIME CASUAL FAVORITE. The Tamiami II (T2) and the Blood & Guts III (BG3) are my favorite of the aforementioned PFG styles. The T2 is the thinnest/lightest (most breathable) material of the three styles, also has a slightly shinier appearance, and is probably the most wrinkle resistant of the three (as the fabric is less rigid that the nylon Bahama II or cotton Bonehead). BAHAMA II STYLE (NYLON) - WORK WEAR IN MILD WEATHER. The Bahama II is the middle ground between the T2 and the BH. The Bahama also wrinkles worse than any of the other PFG series shirts, so it is my least favorite series. (The newer Blood & Guts series has the comfort of the Tamiami series, but has a look similar to the Bonehead, so it is my new favorite summertime work shirt.). UPDATE 7/11/16 – BLOOD & GUTS III (POLY) - HOT WEATHER FISHING FAVORITE. When this review was originally posted, I only contrasted the Bahama, Tamiami, and Bonehead series shirts, but recently I have found a new favorite – the Blood & Guts III (BG3)."
"Update - Husband wore one of the shirts for hours in the car and it came out of the wash/dryer with a lot of very fine wrinkles on the lower back portion where it was mashed up against the car seat for hours, so I will have to touch that up with an iron - but the rest of the shirt is unwrinkled."
"They do run a bit large. I usually wear size Medium or sometimes Large - but with this shirt I ordered them in Medium and Small only to return the Medium size because they ran pretty large."
"I can easily recommend this shirt to anyone who will be traveling or needs a lightweight but very well made shirt."
"I wore one of these on all day, then on a long flight, then slept in the shirt and wore it the next day -- befor emy suitcase arrived."
"When it's really hot, the shirt had a little bit of polyester sticky feeling around the pits, but not too bad, nothing like the old days."
"Shirt fit me just right for a big double XL guy."
"AND NOT RETURNABLE once you wash and remove the tags to make sure it fits."
The Platinum - merino wool blend offering comfort, warmth, dryness, and odor control. Inside 100% CPT Performance Polyester/ Outside 70% Polyester, 30% Merino Wool. Thermachoice System: Very Cold to Extreme Cold Weather / Medium to High Activity.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Contrary to the picture, the sleeves puff out and droop around the cuff, and the whole thing feels kind of roomy."
"The double layer is a little thicker and warmer so I plan accordingly with my second layer."
"If you don't mind shorter arms and can deal with some scratchiness this thermal shirt can keep you warm."
""Tall" is a nice option, we have tall grandchildren."
"It does a really good job wicking away the sweat while keeping you warm and dry."
"I would recommend anyone getting "Tall" because they won't be too long.... same goes for the bottoms (pants).... you will see... just trust me!"
"The pants are great, but the top seems to stretch out and not fit well."
"I just purchased this shirt as a bottom layer for hiking/camping but with how comfortable and affordable these are I've since bought 2 more in other colors because they look great in a pair of jeans as well!"
Best Men's Hiking Shorts
From boulder hopping to fjord fording, this multi-talented cargo works overtime to keep you cool and comfortable. Silver Ridge Ripstop 100% nylon.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Hard to fault these shorts, they're cool, I've felt, A lightweight fabric and a built-in belt."
"Great shorts, easy to hand wash and line dry."
"I own one size up and had to buy a smaller size, and it fit exactly as I'd hoped."
"Although the fit is to be as expected I find that these do run a bit small so I returned and reordered the next size up."
"This is my second pair of these shorts."
"Very lightweight and fast drying."
"Deep pockets. 1 Zippered pocket. pockets a bit slippery making it easier for stuff to potentially slip out."
"Just great shorts!"
Best Men's Hiking Socks
[you need this combination to make the socks durable, especially Nylon] People's Promise by People Socks guarantees our socks. People Socks has been on a mission to provide a value driven Australian - American yarn Merino wool sock. 71% Merino wool ,21% Nylon, 7% Poly,1% Spandex. Fits Men Large Shoe size 9.5-12, small medium 7-9.5.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"In comparison my 67% wool Wigwam socks are thicker, but just a bit too thick for my tastes. There is some pilling, but nearly as much as you'd expect from wool socks in this price range."
"The socks are very slightly different, but the quality has gotten better, contrary to some recent reviews, and I like these newer ones more than my old ones. Socks are way more important than a lot of people realize and these just make me very happy."
"I've been fighting all of these things for over a year and not once have I thought that maybe wearing cheap hanes socks might have something to do with it. Here's what I have to say about People Socks: I have a size 12 foot on the wide side and these socks fit my feet perfectly. My feet do not sweat whatsoever in these socks and my feet have a tendency to sweat even when I'm sitting down doing nothing that involves a lot of walking or running when wearing cheap hanes socks. With these socks on my feet stayed completely dry, they felt a little cold as if water was trying to get in, but my feet stayed bone dry. I cannot believe the change in my foot condition just from wearing wool socks."
"When I deployed to Afghanistan, a buddy recommended I stock up on wool socks. After the first time slipping my feet into a pair, I was sold - never going back to cotton/poly blends. So, I shopped around quite a bit to find the best bang for the buck - when you're a single dude in the military, you're not exactly rolling in the dough. My research discovered the best wool socks out there (IMO) were the Redhead brand that Bass Pro shop sells - $10-15 for a pair."
Best Men's Hiking Pants
CQR tactical pants are constructed with a hint of military and law enforcement performance design.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I've crawled through mud, climbed trees, and wiped greasy hands on these pants and after a washing they look just as clean as the day I got them...it's magical. Hardcore 511 fans aren't going to switch over to these pants, but if you're looking for great pants at an affordable price that you won't be afraid to try and destroy, then I think you'll be very pleased with these pants. Differential gear oil, thorny bushes, crawling on your hands and knees on a gravel road, or lassoing a wild giraffe, these pants hold up to anything."
"The stitching reflects the Chinese origin: sloppy work, with dangling loops of thread. The rear pockets are pleated, with a diagonal flap and Velcro pad situated off-center: strange looking, but just might be quite serviceable. The left features side gussets and a Velcro flap, but the pocket is too small for a cell phone, keys, or much of anything else. Except it's just about the right size for a couple of .45 magazines, and that might or might not be a useful feature (A Glock 17 mag fits nicely, if you're a fan of poodle shooters). Oddly, the right cargo pocket has a little slit at the top of the flap (shown in the second photo from the bottom, lower right)."
"Lightweight durable material, lots of pockets in a good configuration, just the right fit for me- not baggy but also not too tight. Even with these complaints I still rate them highly, although I may find another to test for better durability before buying another pair."
"in if I want to conceal carry in the right front pocket instead of wearing an IWB holster, which the waist also accommodates very comfortably."
"I read all the 5 star reviews and all the 1 star reviews."
"But he wanted a pair of lighter weight camping pants and he has several pairs of 511's that he wears all the time."
Best Men's Thermal Underwear
Classic 2-ply cotton-rich thermal underwear. 60% Cotton/40% Polyester.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I got these and the Heavy Weight double layer thermal shirt, which seem perfectly matched."
"These things work well in the sense that they keep you warm without overheating you during cold (sub zero Fahrenheit) climates, but they don't fit you that well in the area males would like the most support. It's not a bad purchase for the price, but if you want an all-in-one product, I'd spend the extra money to get maybe full or mostly synthetic thermal pants."
"He almost would not let me order him longjohns, because he thought they were the old-fashioned white waffles, LOL!"
"They feel weird when I first put them on and begin my day, but I get used to the extra length in the crotch area and they end up doing a fine job of keeping me warm."
"I bought some duofold shirts and they shrank a bit. Overall very warm and light weight, even under your shirt or pants."
"As noted in someone else's review, they don't fit as snugly as briefs, so unless you're more of a boxers fan don't be surprised if you're more comfortable with a pair of briefs as an under layer (I am)."
"got these for my boyfriend and he loved them."
"The medium ended up fitting much better, however they are still a little short in the length (nothing a tall wool sock can't fix)."