yooperluke Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 looking for a new pair of bibs/pants that have a 1/2bib in back to keep the snow out. I have a habit of losing heelside and am sick of the crude up my back. I want tuff stuff with covered full side zips, goretex a must ,reenforced where it counts, powder cuffs, decent pockets. Hard to tell what your getting online and dont mention arc'teryx..im not paying for a logo. any suggestions would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 The North Face Foundation bib is where it's at! It is cut hither than traditional bibs. Good ventilation, lots of pockets(zippered). I have never had a problem with snow infiltration. This is comming from the guy that wears fart bags primarily because of snow infiltration. Put over 100 days on them too, good durability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 I scored a great set of North Face bibs last season, and they're fine, but I find they're not as waterproof or as warm as my Arcteryx ones, or my MEC's. I bought my Arcteryx ones off the Mountain Equipment Co-op outdoor gear swap site for $250. If you can get to a shop and try a set on for size, which is what I did before buying, it might be worth seeing if you can score a good used pair. Mine came from a heli guide who was given them as uniform, and didn't like how they fitted so only wore them twice. I don't know if REI has a similar site, or maybe set up an Ebay search to ping you if something comes up ... If you're happy to pay shipping, MEC sells their stuff online and should ship to the States. They always have a line of bib pants for winter, and their bibs are absolutely solid. I've worn mine for three seasons snowboarding and snowshoeing, skidded down the hill countless times, and they're bombproof. Outdoor Gear Swap (home of all sorts of tasty recycled thingys) : http://www.mec.ca/Apps/outdoorGearSwap/gearswap_main.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=1408474396038596&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396038596 MEC's 2010/2011 version of teh pantz : http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442629015&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302699263. For $260 CAD, these would be my vote for the best value for money on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Check out Cabellas catalogue. Many years ago I scored on some sick bibs designed for hunters in extreme conditions. all the same materials as North Face and Marmot but at half the price. not saying they have anything now bit just a thought...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 +1 on MEC. People in the US seem reluctant to trust them but it's bombproof gear for very reasonable prices. Hey, Yooperboy - this Canuck has UP origins. Dad's from Iron River, and I still have relatives there and in Trenary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Taiga: https://www.taigaworks.ca/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heroshmero Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 I have bibs made by Marmot that have performed very well over the years. I'd definitely recommend them. I believe they are the Alpinist but it looks like Marmot makes a few different models of bibs. http://www.backcountry.com/marmot-alpinist-pant-mens http://www.rei.com/product/775255 http://marmot.com/products/pro_tour_pant?p=216,222,72,131 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Taiga: https://www.taigaworks.ca/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=87 I use these too and they've worked well. I like the fact you can customize the size, rather than S M L, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terekhov Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Taiga: https://www.taigaworks.ca/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=87 +1!! pity that 2010 model is not so carve-friendly but taiga' 2009 snow pants is great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 @hans: I'm currently searching for some bibs. Those taiga are looking great! Hans, do you know (or anyone else) if I can order those somewhere in europe? Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crucible Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Taiga works is strictly a local manufacturer of outdoor clothing based in Vancouver BC, and to my knowledge doesn't have any European distribution. However, they do ship to Europe, and if your order needed some local follow up, the local carvers in Vancouver would probably be able to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 @hans:I'm currently searching for some bibs. Those taiga are looking great! Hans, do you know (or anyone else) if I can order those somewhere in europe? Christian No, I just bought them through their website some years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terekhov Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 if I can order those somewhere in europe? you can definitely can order those anywhere in the world. it's e-commerce, heard that? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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