I don't think it gets any better than this bib. Very well designed. Maybe the elastic cords could be more durable, but even those work perfect. Very easy to get in and out. And it will keep you dry.

I bought these and was really happy with their quality and waterproofness.

However, I snowboard and only after 20 days up this season, the back parts of my legs where the legs meet my high backs of my binding have worn away to the point of a hole developing. I have since had to slide the legs around 90 degrees in order to have the kevlar part reside where it meets my high back. So for future snowboard users, please move your legs around 90 degrees so they won't ware away. A trick I use is to clip the bottom of the legs (there's holes for gators) to my boot lace so it sits there nicely and won't slide back to normal. The kevlar should last much longer. Wished I thought of that first. Otherwise bomber pants!!!

So yeah, these bibs cost more than my playstation 3 but ... if you need bomb proof protection and stellar performance across variable weather conditions then look no further. Construction is awesome! The crotch zipper and knee pads are just off the hook convenient!! These bibs are 100% waterproof. I'v had these bad boys out in freezing rain for +5 hours and stayed totally dry. The fit is typical Arcteryx, no extra or loose material anywhere. Im 6'1 ~175 lbs and I M/Tall fit perfect. The ultra-breathable Schoeller softshell upper is perfect with my Alpha LT in colder conditions. Iv tried other bibs like the Cloudveil Koven but the fit, weight, nor construction were anything like these. At any rate, these bibs are flat out great ... just look away when you pay the bill.

These bibs rule. Like the jacket, they are perfectly designed. I am 5'10", 155lb., and small fits perfectly for jacket and bibs. The articulation is phenomenal, with no bunched up fabric whatsoever, but still plenty of room for layers underneath. For above-treeline winter trips such as the Presidentials I usually use two long underwear layers under these, but one is plenty for most other applications. There is definitely room for heavier insulating layers under here too.

There is a downside to the bib design (as opposed to regular pants): in order to fully take advantage of the bibs, if you stop to change upper layers, you have to remove the suspenders as well as your jacket to do so. However I don't consider this a drawback, because it is the only way that one might achieve such a high level of warmth and protection from elements. The alternative is to just layer over the bibs, but this sort of defeats the purpose. Picture yourself wearing a baselayer and thick fleece top with these bibs zipped up and over these layers. The bib top (when zipped over your upper layers) keeps all of your heat in while effectively blocking updrafts and snow that might make it past the hem-cinch of your jacket. Also, since the Schoeller softshell material has been chosen for this section, the breathe-through characteristics are as good as it gets.

These are great. I have owned my pair for almost 10 years. They still breath great, fit great and work like new. I wash and treat them a couple times a year with nikwax. I have no doubt they will last another 10 years.

I have had these 7 seasons - they just will not quit, and that is a good thing. I sent them back to Arcteryx and they fixed the gators for free when they got beat up. Great for touring with the full side zip and the 2 way fly makes cold weather peeing a breeze!

Perfect bib. Fits extremely good and a best buy.