Reddit reviews Columbia Men's Bahama II Long Sleeve Shirt, Beacon, Large
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SUN PROTECTION: Columbia's signature Omni-Shade UPF 30 fabric blocks UVA and UBA ray to help prevent sunburn and longter skin damage during long hours in the sun.COMFORT & BREATHABILITY: This long sleeve fishing shirt features hidden vents at shoulders and 100% nylon quick dry fabric for ultimate breathability and comfort.RELAXED FIT: This men's Columbia PFG long sleeve shirt features a relaxed, lightweight fit for maximum comfort during fishing activitiesColumbia's PFG Bahama II Long Sleeve shirt is the ultimate accessory to a day out on the water.ADJUSTABLE FEATURES: This men's fishing shirt features buttons at arms to convert long sleevs to short sleeves for hotter days.
I honestly don't think the location where the uniforms are made is the problem. If you want high quality stitching and fabric, you can get it in Asia. Most of the companies that make comparable outdoor products, such as Columbia produce their clothing in Asia. However, if you want better quality, you have to pay for it. It's the same deal with items Made in the USA.
The real issue is probably in the margins BSA is trying to make off their clothes. BSA has a price point in mind about 35-50 dollars and isn't dealing with the same volume as a large clothing company. It also probably has larger margins in mind. Whether the justifications for those margins are good is a topic I'll leave for another discussion.
That being said, the BSA shirt is in the mid to high price range for a shirt of its quality. A comparable shirt would probably go for around 15-30 dollars in a place like Amazon. A higher quality shirt of similar use would probably go for around 30-50 On a place like Amazon.