{"id":5796,"date":"2012-08-11T15:44:38","date_gmt":"2012-08-11T22:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gearguide.info\/?p=5796"},"modified":"2017-01-20T18:10:48","modified_gmt":"2017-01-21T02:10:48","slug":"columbia-airgill-chill-long-sleeve-shirt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/2012\/08\/11\/columbia-airgill-chill-long-sleeve-shirt\/","title":{"rendered":"Columbia Airgill Chill"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>First Impressions<\/h2>\n<p>At $110 MSRP, the Columbia Airgill Chill Long-Sleeve Shirt is one of the most expensive fishing shirts on the market. And the Airgill Chill definitely looks the part too. Columbia employs a range of design cues and features that make the Airgill Chill handsome, cool to wear, technically adept, and very comfortable.  But is it really worth the hefty price tag? <\/p>\n<h2>Features<\/h2>\n<p>Columbia builds the Airgill Chill around two key elements. The first is made up of six slanted vents that line the sides of the product. These <em>gills <\/em>\u2013 along with the substantial back vent \u2013 allow for lots of airflow through the garment. We found this to be a major advantage in our test. The Airgill Chill never felt too hot in our trials.<br \/>\n\n\t\t<style type='text\/css' scoped='scoped'>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tmax-width:100% !important;\n\t\t\t\theight:auto !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div class='single-gallery gallery-wrap fixed'> <div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-5796 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-gallery'><div class='gallery-item gallery-icon'>\n\t\t\t<div  class='gallery-icon linked'><a href='https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Airgill-Cooling-Gills-1.jpg' class='lightbox-gallery no-ajaxy'><img src=\"https:\/\/gearguide.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Airgill-Cooling-Gills-1-426x351.jpg\" class=\"attachment-gallery size-gallery\" alt=\"Airgill Cooling Gills\" title=\"Airgill Cooling Gills\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>\n\t\t\t\t\t  <span>\n\t\t\t\t\tAirgill Cooling Gills\n\t\t\t\t\t  <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='clear'><\/div>\n<p>The second element Columbia employs in the Airgill Chill is the company\u2019s Omni-Freeze ICE fabric. As noted in our previous review of the <a href=\"http:\/\/gearguide.info\/2012\/07\/28\/columbia-baselayer-lightweight-short-sleeve-top\/\" title=\"Columbia Baselayer Lightweight Short Sleeve Top Review\">Columbia Baselayer Lightweight Top<\/a>, this technology doesn\u2019t quite live up to its marketing. Most lightweight nylon fabrics feel cooler to the touch when they become wet from sweat, salt spray or a good dunking in your favorite trout stream. The Omni-Freeze ICE fabric felt no different to us than other fabrics in this regard.  <\/p>\n<p>In addition to the cooling features of the shirt, the Airgill Chill includes two pockets on the upper chest. Both are zippered. The right-side pocket zips horizontally and comes outlined in a good-looking gray accent. The left-side zips vertically and hides stealth-fully under a nondescript fabric flap. Nicely done. The pockets are large enough for tippet spools and other small items, but not substantial enough for standard-size fly boxes.  <\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Specs<\/strong><br \/>\nFabric: 100% nylon<br \/>\nWeight: 9.625 oz\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Other features include a hook-and-loop tab for securing your fly rod; a three-stage collar that can be worn buttoned down, flipped up and extended with an additional fabric panel; and an eyeglass cleaning patch under the right shirt tail. The sleeves roll up and secure with fabric tabs.  <\/p>\n<h2>Fit<\/h2>\n<p>Columbia cuts the Airgill Chill generously but sizing was accurate, no need to size up or down. Sleeve length on our men\u2019s medium sample was perfect at approximately 32-33 inches. Order your normal size.    <\/p>\n<h2>Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<p>The Columbia Airgill Chill delivers good looks and solid fishing features. We\u2019d like to see larger pockets and a bigger cooling payoff from the company\u2019s Omni-Freeze technology. So is it really worth the premium price? Frankly, no. There are a number of very well-designed alternatives for $20 or $30 less. Find it on sale, however, and the Columbia Airgill Chill is definitely worth another look.    <\/p>\n<h4>First Impressions:<br \/>\n[Rating:3.5\/5]\nFeatures:<br \/>\n[Rating:3.5\/5]\nFit:<br \/>\n[Rating:4\/5]\nFinal Verdict:<br \/>\n[Rating:3.5\/5]\n<\/h4>\n<h4>Thanks for reading another outdoor gear review from GearGuide. And thanks to Columbia for providing product for this review. Written by Matt K.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At $110 MSRP, the Columbia Airgill Chill Long-Sleeve Shirt is one of the most expensive fishing shirts on the market. 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