Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Bib - Men's - 2007 BCS

I've been wearing these for 3 seasons now and I'm sure they'll last another. I give them plenty of use too (1-3 times per week skiing during the winter months). The zipper side is great for cooling off if you need it. Definitely only a shell, so make sure you have good base layers and mid layers for the cold ones, but it's worked well from the -15 below zero night skiing of January to Rainy days of skiing in March. Conduit is not 100% waterproof, but I have stayed dry in these after an hour or more of rain skiing (just make sure to hang it up well to drip/dry off well once you're back inside). I also have spent plenty of time on my knees in these in the snow working at a ski resort and they have always kept me dry for that. Great Bibs! When these do finally wear out, I'll just buy the same ones again.

I'm a 35 waist and the MH Large is just right, however, if you don't have 35 inch legs I'd go with the Defiant Pant in Large-Short.

I've had these bibs for the last two years, and switched to the Defiant Pant this year b/c the bibs are a little restrictive. The strechy fabric in the back is nice but gets HOT on your back after a full day in the backcountry or on the slopes. If you're moutaineering this will work great, but for skiing, I'd go with the pants.

Overall, the best bib I could find for the price. The zippers do stick sometimes, but I haven't found it to be an overwhelming problem. Adding waterproof zippers to avoid the snag would definitely up the price. The conduit material is a little heavier than Gore-Tex and probably doesn't breath quite as well, but again Gore-Tex pro would probably up the price. The chest pocket and suspenders/soft shell back are nice. I would ditch the font pockets for a thigh pocket, which is much more useful while skinning and/or wearing a pack. There are probably better bibs out there for $300-400, but Arc'Teryx and Cloudveil M bibs just didn't fit as well. The M are a good fit I wear a 34 waist/30 inseam. They're probably a 32 inseam, but fit well w/ tele boots on. I give them 3 stars for function and 4 for the price.

These bibs perform very well, lots of functional room with protection from the elements.

Areas they could be better:

- Improved zippers
- Ski Pass clip
- Suspenders that clip off

These are minor points, for the regular skier in typical conditions they perform admirably.

I'm so upset after buying these that i'm spending almost 500 bucks on my next pair of bibs. These zippers are horrible and hardly work. You try to zip them up and they get caught every 3-4 inches. It incredibly frustrating, especially when you're up at 11,000 feet in the middle of winter.... Spend the extra money on Arc Teryx bibs or something higher quality... you will regret buying these just because of the zippers!!!!!

The only reason I'm giving these pants a 4 star rating is the weight. They are super heavy, and with only 1 small chest pocket, you'd think they would be a ton lighter. All in all, a great mountaineering bib. I love the full length leg zips, and the soft shell back. Great job Mountain Hardwear!

These bibs are a bargain!They're great in deep snow & have all the features I require & more.They're well made,durable,have a kangaroo pouch,& side pockets like pants.The mesh liner is a nice touch as is the way the internal gators were designed.The fit is generous without being overly baggy.
The only minor detraction I see is the lack of a storm flap on the fly; it's sometimes a little cool while rolling at high speeds.

I saw that some folks posted that the side zipper on the bibs tangled with their jacket liner. That was not at all the case with me. There is a hook and loop strap on the bibs that you can use to cover the bib zipper. Skied for four days in Jackson Hole (powder conditions) and never had an issue.

Fits Great And was plenty warm in sub-Zero snow conditions in Cache Valley Utah. Highly Recommended

Firstly, I have the pant version of these - not the bib version.

Secondly, Conduit is not Gore-Tex. I try to treat my gear with G-Line regularly, but Conduit just is not 100% perfectly all-day waterproof. The lack of seam tape also becomes evident after long days.

With that said, the durability is outstanding. The full length side-zips are a wicked nice feature, although they are a leak point. The zippers do tend to get caught in the baffling a little, but meh. The gaiters would be better with a lace hook added, rather than just rubberized elastic grip. And there are loops for a cord to run under the boot.

I previously owned the Defiant MH pants and they wore well but rapidly. Replaced them with these bibs and gotta admit they are a better pant in term of durability and snow shed. I use mine for snowshoe bushwhacking and they have held up well to everything I have thrown at them so far.
My only down side is the soft back panel, it soaks up sweat when the hardshell fabric would not if they ran it up the back panel

Warm, comfortable - what more can you want? A very good value - love Mt Hardwear stuff! Use for downhill skiing and in pretty cold climate of the NE.

Used the bibs for snowkiting. Obviously, the item must be wind and water resistant and warm. With temperatures in the low teens, wearing a polypro base layer, I was plenty warm. After sitting and kneeling in the snow, I still had dry knees and rump. The fit is good, comfortable and does not restrict movement. The kangaroo pocket is especially convenient since the kite harness blocks the lower pockets. Zipper jams mentioned by others can be remedied by proper technique. Placing a finger in the right place and engaging fastners in the right order minimizes the problem. Do not expect to grab the tab and rip.

got these for hiking/camp use in siberia; no skiing or climbing, but PLENTY of wind & cold and some minor abuse. Great job of keeping the wind out, and excellent job of keeping me and my stuff dry when I fell in a hole, sloshed through sludge, crawled across ice, and sat in ... something. They even cleaned up pretty well! The best part mighta been the fit -- totally slimmed out the love-handles, but somehow still had room for layers!

I work outside in Wyoming Winters and have for 28 years and I tell you these bibs are the best winter protection I have ever had. The fit and move great, easy on & off, great snow and water protection and even have built in snow gaters.

This is a rockin' bib for technical alpine climbing, as others have mentioned. Also mentioned were the snafu's with the zippers. To get around this problem, I just applied some SeamGrip to the zipper backing--the little strip of cloth that the teeth are attached to. This holds the zipper a bit more rigid and creates a little clearance with the surrounding cloth, plus makes it more waterproof. I haven't had a snag since. Make sure not to get any SeamGrip on the zipper teeth. Once you get past that, this is far and away the most abrasion-resistant climber/skier out there.

Got these for my husband who's a snowmobile guide and the first time he used them he got a really wet butt! However, they fit great and are warm so I'm going to try the recommended waterproof which will helpfully do the trick.

I got these bibs last year, and through multiple XC ski trips, and 4 or 5 ice climbing weekends, they have proven themselves to be worthy. I got them on super sale, and I would have gladly paid the sticker price for how they perform. I haven't noticed a major sticky zipper problem, even with big mitts on, and the waterproofing has more than held up to both multiple falls in the snow, and climbing on some seriously wet ice. Although the Gaiters are mostly useless, the crampon-guard at the bottom cuff of the pant is wonderful. The picture doesn't do it justice, but they look pretty decent, and bibs are the way to go for serious winter sports.
The only problems I've encountered stem from the fact that I am 6'4", 185lbs. and got a large (once again, because of the sale.) They are a tad short on me, but the overalls are elastic, so I barely notice when I'm in the thick of things.

Love these bibs so far even. Only got to wear them a couple of times. For any other woman that is interested in possibly purchasing these. I'm 5'7" and a size 6 and purchased size small. Worked for me. They are actually a little short.The zippers are a little annoying but once you figure the trick they work fine.

Other reviewers have hit the nail on the head: the zippers stick, but the pants are great.

My boyfriend is tall(6'4") and these fit him almost perfectly. We couldn't have asked for more.

I love the bibs but most of the zippers get caught when trying to zip up. Otherwise the bibs are great.

I bought this bib specifically for downhill skiing, with winter backpacking in mind as well. The flexibility and waterproofness of this bib is great, and it has weathered some nasty falls without a scratch.

I wear these for skiing, and have worn them out three times now. It's a very comfortable pant, and with a good base layer, very warm as well. I love the bib part, as it goes up fairly high in the front and back, and is made of a stretchy material. The reason I gave 4 instead of 5 is because the side zippers are constantly getting the underneath material stuck in them. Other than that frustration, it's a great ski pant!

I just tried my new bibs last week. It was raining continually, windy and cold. They performed admirably well. No wet was let in, and the length/cut/size was perfect for me. The only one issue would be weight - as they are skiing bibs they are quite heavy for winter mountaineering. But, saying that I wouldn't be without them. Also, the zip issue didn't affect me!

Bibs were very good—very well cut. Plenty of room, but not baggy. It would've been a 5 but for those darn zippers. They DO hang up!

This is the second Bib I've gotton. I use these for work since live in the North Country in Northern NY.
Whats great is the Bibs are warm with only a pair of sweatpants under. Like the flexability of them. I also use them for back country skiing. Highly reccommend. I'm only dissapointed that I didn't get the little backcounry.com goat sticker with my order.:(
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Great material and fit. BUT the zippers spoil these pants. Putting these on while wearing boots and crampons is so much of a hassle that I opted to remove my crampons and not even unzip the sides. The zippers get caught every time they are zipped or unzipped. Definitely not satisfied. Would only suggest these to someone who wanted for a ski bib. Using these while mountaineering is damn near impossible.

I love this bib, durable and tough, but comfortable and easy to move in. Think carhartts, but waterproof. Zippers could indeed be better, but are not so much of a pain to be a determining factor in buying the pant. I've only had problems with the zippers at the ankle, and those only get moved a twice on a given ski day. Up top, the zippers move just fine for great venting. Early and late season, you can ride with the top velcro'd up, and the zippers open, and its as comfortable as can be. Love them, would definitely buy again, a great bib for the price.