Mountain Hardwear Exposure II Bib - Men's

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!!!

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'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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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!

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.