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Its officially ski-trip season.
vacation is complete without the right gear, including ski bibs.
And looking, as the kids say, steezy.
(Shes even helped design bibs for popular brands, likeOutdoor ResearchandPeak Performance.)
Find everything you better know about shopping for womens ski bibs below, straight from a professional skier herself.
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Its simply that ski pants are just thatpants.
Pants arent as warm and dry, she says.
Bibs are so lovely for warmth, functionality, self-confidence.
Its really just a comfort thing.
Bibs completely eliminate that.
Before you go grabbing the prettiest bib off the rack, think twice.
I would personally choose functionality over fashion, says Burks.
Above all else, your bibs need to keep you dry, warm, and comfortable.
From there, look for the following:
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A pee-zip
The not-so-fun part of ski bibs?
Like regular overalls and jumpsuits, bibs require a lot of peeling and maneuvering when nature calls.
Unless you have a pee-zip, that is.
The most important thing in a ski bib is having peeing being accessible and easy, Burks says.
No woman wants to take off every single layer to pee.
Two words: Game-changer.
Insulation and ventilation
Layering is a fine artone your bibs can impact more than you think.
While layers are important, too many can make you sweat.
Moisture management is the most important thing, says Burks.
Bibs are very important with that.
The breastplate
Not all ski bibs are built with that traditional overall-inspired breastplate, which is a good thing.
Bibs and boobs are kind of important, too, says Burks.
Youve got to put it on and verify it works with your boobs.
It just sits high-waisted as opposed to having a flap come over the boobs, she says.
Are you going to be walking uphill for a really long time?
Colors:3
This one of Burks favorite bibs.
(And not just because I ride for Mountain Hardwear, she assures.)
Its a bit warmer because of that triple-layer Gore-Tex and its higher breastplate, Burks says.
There are zippers and pockets aplenty, including long pee zip for the moments when you gotta go.
What customers say:Im a long time snow professional.
These fit the bill better than any AND they come in short, regular and tall inseam.
This is a great bib, she says.
Think: zipped vents, fully-taped seams, and two avalanche beacon pockets.
This truly is a technical piece, made to hold up to the biggest snow storm.
The pockets are deliberate and just where you need them.
I love the option to have a beacon in the chest pocket or thigh pocket.
As for tech specs, theres gaiters, zipped pockets, and yes, a pee zip.
What reviews say:These bibs fit really nice and are very comfortable.
I wore them when it was pretty cold out and they kept me warm with the insulation.
I am shorter and have a strong lower body so the medium fit perfectly in the butt and thighs.
While there are a tons of tech specs (Pockets!
A barn-door zip for bathroom breaks!)
(Great for nipple chafing, if youre worried about that.)
What reviews say: I ordered these in a medium and a large given the recommendation to size up.
Medium fit perfectly, large was too big!
My only wish is that the waist could be adjustable.
Otherwise Im really happy with these and they did great on my test run!
The Sentinel sports features galore making that luxury price tag worth every penny.
What reviews say:Ive never used or liked bibs because honestly, I pee a lot!
Bibs have come a long way, especially for women.
(Yes, your butt will lookgood.)
What reviews say:I love these bibs.
Fun color, too.
Seriously, its roomyWe recommend sizing down if you want a more tapered fit.
As such, its got all the features youd want to withstand the elements (Gore-Tex!
while keeping you dry.
What reviews say: Fits great!
Just notetheyre water-repellant, not waterproof, so choose wisely based on conditions.
What reviews say: I just wore these pants for the first time today.
They were plenty warm and have great pockets.
I really appreciate the adjustment in the waist too.
I wish they were a couple inches shorter.
If Idoget hot, theres mesh thigh zips that make it easy to dump heat.
But what I like most is how easy it is to get in and out of these things.
Bonus points for the adjustable waist in case you want a tighter or looser fit.
Bonusbonuspoints for the single-point strap that makes adjusting your suspenders easy breezy.
What reviews say:They are exactly what I was looking for !
Colors: 15
Ski gear is expensive.
Its insulated, wind- and waterproof, so youll be snug as a bug until apres.
Unfortunately, theres no dedicated bathroom zipper.
What reviews say:Bought these pants for a trip to the Arctic Circle and Antarctica.
I chose the bib overall as its easier than wearing pants.
They are still in fantastic condition.
They were very warm and held up to the salt water landings.
I will keep these for other winter activities.
The apres, of course.
Otherwise, its practically perfect.
What reviews say:I got these as a Christmas present and I love them!
They hit just above my ankles so they are plenty long I think especially if you are wearing boots.
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