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Bibs for tha backcountry

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stinky_cheese
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Heyo, I’m in the market for some new bibs. I’m mostly looking at the Flylow baker, Trew Capow, and Trew Trewth, does anyone have any experience with these? I primarily tour and am heading the direction of larger backcountry/mountaineering objectives but I also will be using these for resort skiing when I find myself in the resort. I’m in the PNW so snows pretty wet up here. I’m 5’10”, 170 lbs, waist width of 33. Ive heard various things about all 3 of these pants saying that they fit weird so I’m also not sure if i should go with an M or an L, but leaning more towards L. Any help is appreciated
3 years ago
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BentyDoze
Posts: 26 - Karma: 49
stinky_cheeseHeyo, I’m in the market for some new bibs. I’m mostly looking at the Flylow baker, Trew Capow, and Trew Trewth, does anyone have any experience with these? I primarily tour and am heading the direction of larger backcountry/mountaineering objectives but I also will be using these for resort skiing when I find myself in the resort. I’m in the PNW so snows pretty wet up here. I’m 5’10”, 170 lbs, waist width of 33. Ive heard various things about all 3 of these pants saying that they fit weird so I’m also not sure if i should go with an M or an L, but leaning more towards L. Any help is appreciated

M gonna be tight most the days, L gonna feel loose on warm days but overall go for (once) L 🤣
3 years ago
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blazeonyia
Posts: 365 - Karma: 1,451
Go with Flylow. Their gear is light-weight and very durable. Also the company stands behind their product in case there is an issue. Get the L you never know if that M is a schmedium.
3 years ago
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OldManAtABasin
Posts: 292 - Karma: 2,475
Also looking. Stuck between the Flylow Baker or Smythe. I'll be in the BC in Colorado essentially every day that's possible so need something that holds up. Baker looks heavier, stiffer, hotter, more water resistant. Smythe is lighter, better temp control, less water resistant. Leaning toward the Smythe but curious to anyones thoughts.
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GnarBurger
Posts: 3215 - Karma: 43
I've ridden the baker bibs a long time. Solid and durable with big zips for the warm days. I tour in AK mostly, so they stay pretty dry. The face fabric can get wet in heavier PNW snow. Overall solid but not the best if you want super packable and light. I have the quantum jacket too which is super light.. idk if they adopt that style to a different set of bibs.

6 ft, 180 lbs size large fits well

**This post was edited on Oct 21st 2022 at 6:50:18pm

**This post was edited on Oct 21st 2022 at 6:52:11pm
3 years ago
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mattytru
Posts: 2789 - Karma: 5,632
I use the Baker bib and it does well. Perhaps a tad unnecessarily hot at times. But in other situations I am happy to have the extra material and protection. Coworker has the Flylow Tannen bib and enjoys it for touring because it doesn't actually have the upper bib section - it is simply pants with elastic suspenders. I've been thinking something like that would be nice for spring or summer touring.
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