Insulated bibs

[cmwhitmoyer]

Looking for new bibs for sitting during PA rifle season. My current Cabelas brand have a few downsides that I would like to change:
1. Legs only zip to knee. Difficult to fit my size 14 boots through when I get to my stand.
2. Chest zipper is only 1 way. Can't take leak without having to pull top layers up to find zipper to pull down.

What brands do you find are lightweight, warm, packable, and waterproof?

Probably 2x tall sizing





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[Lowg08]

The first lite solitude is a nice set of bibs. Warm and all the features you are looking for.

 

[Sitkaspruce]

I really like the Kryptek Aegis system. I have hunted in the bibs for the past 9 years and have no complaints. Two way fly, three way side zippers to help both vent heat and get my big boots off and on. Water and wind proof, comfortable and so far well made! I ground hunt out of a blind in northern BC. and have used these bibs down to -25C with heavy weight long underwear and been comfortable and warm.

Cheers

SS

 

[conhawa]

I also recommend the Kryptek Aegis. They are insulated with Primaloft, waterproof and have full side zips. Two way front zipper. Kryptex is currently offering a good deal. Buy the jacket and get the bibs free. https://kryptek.com/products/aegis-jacket-camouflage?_pos=2&_sid=67ba62e47&_ss=r

 

[Zdub02]

I've got a pair of cabelas bibs that I love. Full length leg zips to the thigh and 2 way chest zipper.

 

[Dust Rider]

Look at Mountaineering or alpine ski gear bibs vrs hunting. Arctyrex is my go to for all day on the mountains. The only down side is noise. Check out web site Gear Lab and see how they test and recommend.

 

[adamm88]

The new kuiu ones is where id look, sitka fanatics check all the boxes except they dont pack and people say they arent water proof


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[SchwarzStock]

Looking for new bibs for sitting during PA rifle season. My current Cabelas brand have a few downsides that I would like to change:
1. Legs only zip to knee.





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Are you trying to pull them over your head?

 

[cmwhitmoyer]

I put them on after hiking to my stand. Difficult to work my size 14 boots through the legs when they only unzip to knee.

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[Lowg08]

I can tell you from experience unless they added a windproof liner. The kuiu proximity are not windproof at all. Froze to death in those things

 

[aaronmn]

Sitka incinerator.

 

[Jake_B]

I can tell you from experience unless they added a windproof liner. The kuiu proximity are not windproof at all. Froze to death in those things

Kuiu released a new line this year called the Super Down Haven that is windproof

 

[Lowg08]

Kuiu released a new line this year called the Super Down Haven that is windproof

I didn’t know that. I bet they are much better. I went to down insulation full time. I got away from bibs and all that. Takes up too much space

 

[ScottinPA]

I bought the Sitka Fanatic bibs before PA rifle. I'm impressed, very warm but not bulky nor heavy IMO. Ordered the jacket for 2nd archery.

 

[jtivat]

I love my Kryptek Aegis windproof and very warm!

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Sitka Fanatic have impressed me in limited use.

 

[SloppyJ]

Sitka Fanatic or Stratus depending on your temp range and if you want to wear anything under it.

 

[dtrkyman]

Look at article shield.


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[weisenbu]

I like my First Lite Sanctuary bibs. They legs unzip all the way up past your hips, have a zipper specifically for taking a leak, have great pockets, are quiet, and are very warm. They are however quite bulky and don't pack down small. I strap them to my pack and put them on when I get to my stand. If I walk in them, I get very sweaty...

 

[Oakley]

There have been great recommendations. I would also take a look at the SKRE Guardian Late season bibs. The bibs have the features you are looking for including warm, waterproof, two-way chest zipper, and full-length side zippers. The bibs are also windproof. SKRE does not list a tall size on these bibs, but the inseam is 34", which is generous. They aren't the most packable bibs. I strap them to the outside of my pack and I put them on when I reach my stand location.