Great Bibs

By EJ Cruz Ranked #1821 - Men's Ski Pants December 31, 2007

I am an avid snowboarder/skier and prefer bibs to pants. Bibs offer better warmth and prevention of snow up my back. I searched high and low for a quality set of bibs to replace my 7 year old Sierra Designs.

The Foundation bib is a roomy cut - not snowboarder loose or snobby Aspen ski lodge tight. The bibs use a single side zip for entry/exit and have plenty of pockets and vents. I am a big guy (6"2, 245 lb) and am comfortable in a L, including bending over to strap in and out.

The pants are warm, but not hot. I use Outlast long underwear and some dacron pants (a little thinner than 100 weight polarfleece).

They are definitely waterproof and the DWR is extremely effective in repelling water from wet ski lift chairs or extended periods sitting in the powder

The pockets are roomy and most are zippered. I didn't find the pants to be heavy. They are lined and made of a substantial material, so don't expect flyweights.

I have owned several different The North Face products and have been pleased with most of them. The lower end products tend to be heavy but well made. These feel like my old Mountain Light jacket in terms of quality and relative weight. I think they will last quite a while and represent a good value. I rate on the basis of value, so I think these are consistent with the price.

View Details: The North Face Foundation Bib - Men's

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