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Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Bib - Men's
The Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Bib protects you from the dangers of exposure. The cold kind, not the indecent kind, despite possible overlap. For the biggest, baddest powder days in the backcountry, bibs are still the boss, and the Exposure II does them right with a backside stretch panel, full side zips and adjustable suspenders. Ballistics edge guards inside the cuffs protect the Exposure II's from the ravages of ski edges and stray crampons. Articulated knees make climbing, ascending and dancing easier, since everybody likes to celebrate a successful trip out.
Bottom Line: Expose yourself to the backcountry.
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By: betheed1777936 (1)April 25, 2008
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.
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By: pook (3)April 19, 2008
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.
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By: Garciagd831 (2)February 26, 2008
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.
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By: BigBrian (152)December 13, 2007
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.
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By: freshie247 (5)February 7, 2007
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.
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By: Bobby Rice (1)January 17, 2007
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.
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By: Marc D (1)January 3, 2007
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!
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By: C.DeBeer (7)December 13, 2006
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.
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By: C.DeBeer (7)November 28, 2006
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.
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By: Anonymous (1)February 27, 2006
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!
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By: clrolfs (11)January 2, 2006
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!
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By: Leyton (1)January 26, 2005
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.
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Tech Specs:
Material:
2-layer Conduit
Lining:
Coolmax mesh, taffeta
Side Zips:
Yes, full
Pockets:
1 chest
Seam Taped:
No
Venting:
Side zips
Suspender/ Belt:
Adjustable suspenders
Recommended Use:
Mountaineering, snowsports
Weight:
2 lb 2 oz
Warranty:
Lifetime