Patagonia Stretch Element Low Bib - Men's - 2008 BCS

I love these pants for heading out into the mountains because they are tough and light and functional. Waterproof, huge vents, light suspenders, stretchy in the low bib abdominal area, tight at the cuff so you don't catch your crampons, full side zips in case you feel the need to hike in your long johns.

Purchased these pants for mountaineering/bc skiing. The fit is a nice, trim athletic fit, perfect for throwing on an insulated overpant to keep warm on rests, and allowing for easy movement. The stretch to the fabric is also very nice. The middle height bib waist is PERFECT. Rises just high enough to keep the elements out, and has a nice, flexible, tight seal to keep drafts from rushing down. The fit well over my Nepal Evo, and very snug around my ski boots. Full side zips are great, and the suspenders, although a bit different, work just fine.

these are great pants, although the stretchiness is a bit overrated. They are high enough and snug enough to provide some real warm around your midrift, without being too high. The bottoms just barely fit around backcountry ski boots, but are ok. We'll see how they last - but even if they don't Patagonia takes back anything, no matter how old, when it stops working.

didn't get a chance to even wear them. The fit around the waist was awkward, the suspenders are really flimsy. The pockets are so small you can't fit your hand into them.