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Columbia

Columbia is an American technical outdoor label best known for accessible outdoor basics — quality 6/10, leaning very casual.

Technical OutdoorUnited StatesMen & WomenTechnical Outdoor

Quality

6.0

Price$$$$$$

Value 6.7

Typical prices

fleece $40-70, shells $100-200

Scores

Quality

6 of 10

Design

5 of 10

Reputation

6 of 10

Style

Scores last reviewed July 6, 2026 · Sources: gq.com, ssense.com · How we score

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