ColumbiaMens Bonehead Long Sleeve Shirt

PFG FitColumbia makes some fantastic shirts, but make sure to order the appropriate size. 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. (The Medium is still a moderately loose fit, as the Large is like a tent on me). 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. Below I have noted the differences in these styles, for those trying to decide which shirt they may prefer.TAMIAMI II STYLE (POLY)The Tamiami II (T2) and the Blood & Guts III (BG3) are my favorite of the aforementioned PFG styles. The main difference between each of these styles is material. The T2 & BG3 are 100% polyester (liner and exterior), the Bahama II (Ba2) is nylon (with poly liner), and the Bonehead (BH) is poplin cotton (with poly liner). The T2 is the thinnest/lightest (most breathable) material of the three styles, 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). (Update 7/11/16 – The Blood & Guts series is also breathable polyester similar to the Tamiami with a slightly different styling, and stain resistant fabric. See update at end of review for full comparison.) The T2 has a snap button pocket on top with Velcro pockets underneath on both sides, which I also prefer over the pocket style on the other two (Ba2 & BH have identical pocket styles). The synthetic T2 and Ba2 both wick moisture and create a cooling effect better than the cotton BH, but the lightness of the T2 makes it by far the coolest wearing of the three. For outdoor activity in the heat and humidity of summer, it would definitely be my preferred choice. The long-sleeve version is fantastic for offshore fishing when lightweight sun protection is essential. The Ta series also does not wrinkle as badly as the Ba and BH series shirts do. (The PFG apparel which has an SPF rating, such as the Tamiami & Blood/Guts series, has an open fabric weave which is “lose” enough to allow some penetration of UV through the material itself; which means the material is much more breathable ergo cool feeling, although technically you could get some UV exposure through the shirt.)BAHAMA II STYLE (NYLON)The Bahama II is the middle ground between the T2 and the BH. It is synthetic - similar to the T2, but is nylon exterior shell with a polyester liner, without the cooling open-style weave of the T2 & BG3. The pockets on the Ba are the same traditional Columbia PFG look as the pockets on the Bonehead. The slightly more rigid feel of the nylon, also gives the Bahama a more traditional (cotton-look) appearance than the T2. In a certain respect, the Ba nylon manages moisture better than the BH cotton version – i.e. it evaporates sweat more quickly. On the other hand, the nylon does not absorb moisture, so if you do perspire heavily, it gives the material a slimy feel that I do not enjoy. The Bahama also wrinkles worse than any of the other PFG series shirts, so it is my least favorite series.BONEHEAD STYLE (COTTON)Most everything has already been covered. The BH and the aforementioned Ba styles look virtually identical. Essentially, I like the Bonehead for cooler weather, so I prefer these in long sleeve for fall and winter wear. I also like the traditional appearance of the Ba and the BH for work wear, but the T2 look I like better for casual. (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.) The Bonehead long sleeve also makes a great layering option for hunting season, and Sage is a great natural neutral (earth tone) color for this purpose.UPDATE 7/11/16 – BLOOD & GUTS IIIWhen 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). While the name may not be all that appealing, these are really great shirts. They have an SPF rating, therefore breathable/open weave, similar to the Tamiami, with a styling that more closely resembles the Bahama & Bonehead series. The BG3 is also treated for stain resistance, making it a great shirt for fishing, work, and outdoor activities. Finally, the BG3 does not wrinkle nearly as severely as the Bahama nylon or Bonehead cotton shirts do. Out of the four PFG series shirts discussed, the BG3 series probably have the tightest fit. I still wear a medium in the BG3, but the series has a slimmer type cut than the previous versions discussed.AMAZON PRICE COMPARISON & WAREHOUSE DEALSI found myself getting very aggravated at the way Amazon lists apparel items with multiple colors, as it can take forever to search through multiple color (and size) options to see the cheapest offerings. On my iPad version, the color prices are displayed in a list style automatically, but on my PC desktop I would have to select each color/size to see the price options. I finally found a simpler way.Follow these steps:>Select a color and size option for the shirt.>Look on the right hand side of the screen to see if there are multiple offers for this garment. If so, select the “new and used from” (or “new” if no used offerings available) icon, which will take you to a list view screen. (There must be multiple offerings for the exact size and color selected for this option to appear, so if you do not see the “new and used from” hyper-link, then select another size/color combination till the link appears.)>In the list view screen, select your size and click the “lowest offer for each” icon beside the color selector. This will display the cheapest offering for each color shirt in that size, so you can quickly see which colors are the cheapest. Also, this view will show any Amazon Warehouse Deals available. As mentioned in the first paragraph, these shirts get returned often due to sizing issues, and many times the Warehouse deals are shirts that were tried on, then immediately returned for a smaller size.THANKSThanks for reading my review.

Yes, it's a nice visible fishing shirt that is well-made and comfortable. Smart shopping on size and color will give you some great bargains instead of having to pay the typical $44.00 price. I paid $14.99 for an XXL in Spring Green.However, this shirt does not offer UPF protection, something extremely important to me since I just had a melanoma removed from my back. Fifty-five stitches later and a clear margin diagnosis allowed me to avoid further surgery and treatment. But guess what? I don't want to do that again!So yes, this is a well-constructed fishing shirt with a great visible color, has some great storage pockets, loops to allow you to roll up the sleeves, is vented to help (hopefully) keep you cool, and can be machine washed. A great fishing shirt all the way around EXCEPT for the sun protection that we all probably need.

This is my go-to everyday shirt for south Florida, where long sleeves are a must for sun protection, but where the heat and humidity are also oppressive. This shirt, worn open over a wicking T-shirt is a winner, since the Columbia Bonehead is amazingly well ventilated. Great for beach walks, fishing, and everyday wear. Walk around down here and you'll see people everywhere wearing this Columbia PFG shirt, for good reason. My oldest shirt is about four years old now, has been worn heavily, and is still going strong.I was surprised (shocked!) to see the low average rating for this shirt, given how popular it is down here and how well it performs. Then I read the reviews and realized most of the negatives had to do with sizing. This shirt (like most Columbia gear) runs large by a full size. I normally wear a Medium, but for this shirt a Small fits me very comfortably with a little room to spare. So order one size down.I prefer this cotton version of the shirt. When I know I'm in for a sweatfest, I wear it over a wicking poly T-shirt to get the best of both worlds.

I have several of these shirts, here is why:1. They are cotton; nice feeling and you are not stuck inside a plastic film (polyester)2. They are wide, I am normally a XL, this shirt I use an L size and still have plenty of room.3. Long sleeve: great for fishing and outdoors, you don't burn your arms.4. There is a vented mesh on the back, you can feel the wind and cool down a little5. Several pockets on the front to keep anything at hand but protected and secure from falling6. You can pull up the sleeves and have them secured at mid arm levelI would recommend them to any fisherman and outdoors person, they come in many different colors and sizes. They sometimes have great discounts.

I have been traveling to Mexico. I was visiting the Yucatan area (Campeche State) and touring Maya Ruins. The weather is extremely humid and hot. I bought this long sleeve fishing shirt to help climb Mesoamerican pyramids in high humidity. The fit of the shirt was perfect for me. (WARNING: I kept the MEDIUM SIZED shirt, I returned the small). I had plenty of room and it was well ventilated. Sleeve length was perfect and there was plenty of room around the abdominal area. Even though it was extremely warm & humid I decided to wear a long sleeve shirt to keep sun exposure to a minimum. I noticed most of the local men wore long sleeve shirt and long pants too. Most of the tourists wore short sleeve shirts and short pants. I spoke with some of the tourists (from US, England, Netherland, and Germany). I was surprised to find that many fair-skin caucasians from Northern Europe did not have problems with the sun exposure. They seemed very comfortable in short sleeve shirt and short pants. I think sun exposure is not the problem, it is the humidity that makes you sweat and drain your energy. This shirt also had many utility pockets which helped me keep my photography accessories within easy access.

Cannot get a similar shirt in the UK. The Columbia make has been going for years and the shirt does what I want it to. Thank you.

Fits well, nice and baggy, light and will dry quickly.

Parece increíble comprar esta camisa al precio publicado y sea lo que esperas. Muy cómoda y fresca. Eso si, como en la mayoria de comentarios esta viene amplia. En marcas como Náutica, Dockers, Tommy o CK soy talla L, me arriesgue y pedi M, me quedo extraordinariamente bien. Si bien se pudiera ver ancha es porque la hechura es así, con la funcionalidad para ir de pesca. Pero es fantástica.

Llegó perfecto y las bonehead me encantan por ser de algodón y vivir en zona de clima cálido, comúnmente uso talla grande en camisa, en este modelo de Columbia uso Small, en especial las de algodón ceden un poco en la primera lavada.

Love these shirts this is a bit heavier than I thought it was going to be but still a Nice summer shirt! This is my second one plan on buying a third!! Only thing I don’t like is the price, they can be a bit pricey but watch for the deals and get your self one!! Great for hiking and fishing the open back is nice when there is a breeze to help cool off! :)!