What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"I put the Columbia Utilizer II Solid Short-Sleeve Shirt through a sweaty mid-summer ridge hike and it kept up without issue. The Omni-Wick ripstop moved moisture off my skin fast enough that I never felt that clammy, damp-shirt feeling, and the back venting made a real difference on the exposed sections where the sun was bearing down."By mile four the sun is no longer a suggestion, it's the whole conversation. The Columbia Utilizer II Solid Short-Sleeve Shirt is built for exactly that stretch of trail, the one where shade gets scarce and the heat starts stacking up. Columbia's Omni-Shade UPF 40 construction blocks harmful UVA and UVB rays using tight fabric construction and modified fibers, so your skin stays protected without needing to stop and reapply anything.The Omni-Wick ripstop polyester pulls sweat away from your skin and pushes it to the surface to evaporate, keeping you dry and comfortable when the effort picks up. Back venting moves air through the fabric when the trail steepens and you need it most, while an antimicrobial treatment keeps things fresh across long days or back-to-back outings. Multi-functional pockets handle trail snacks, a folded map, or a phone without adding bulk, and the regular fit stays comfortable through a full range of motion whether you're switchbacking uphill or ducking under a low branch.
Material: 100% polyester, Omni-Wick ripstop;
Fit: regular;
Center Back Length: 30in;
Style: button up;
Pockets: 2 flap chest;
UPF Rating: UPF 40;
Activity: casual, hiking, camping;
Manufacturer Warranty: limited lifetime;
storecredits: 0.0;
Style Variants
Available Colors: Crushed Blue, Zing
Size Reference for Columbia Shirt - Men's
Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
