38 minutes ago, RichF said:

Care to share where u found them? I have two simms jackets that are incredible. Never pulled the trigger on the bibs because I didnt wanna drop the $400. 

 Yea sure, Flyshack.com has em for $140 but only in cobalt blue.  When you say you have the jacket do you have the challenger jacket? If so how is the material as far as waterproof/windproof and have you washed it without it changing?

 

10 hours ago, riverbasser said:

 Yea sure, Flyshack.com has em for $140 but only in cobalt blue.  When you say you have the jacket do you have the challenger jacket? If so how is the material as far as waterproof/windproof and have you washed it without it changing?

Thanks!  I have the older Contender and Prodry Goretex jackets.  They are incredible as far as being waterproof and windproof.  I've handled the Challenger series at the Field and Stream store and thought it was pretty nice.  The jackets I have are more of a hard shell and the Challenger fabric is a little softer in feel.  I honestly don't think the Challenger would hold up to constant, torrential rain, but I imagine it would be pretty good.  I think what makes me skeptical is the fact that it's only 2-layer fabric.  For what it's worth, I have a buddy in NY that has the set and swears by it.

After years of Frogg Toggs and the insides of both pants and jackets tearing out,  I went with Frabill.  I love the reticulated knees.

 

Are they keeping me dry?  I think so.  I sweat when I move around when it's even 60 degrees outside.  I put on a rainsuit and I am SOAKED in sweat when I take it off.  Its better than being rained on and drenched I guess.

20 hours ago, riverbasser said:

I found some bibs on clearance but not sure what size to get, do you buy simms your regular size or the next size up to compensate for wearing clothes underneath? 

Good question Sean...I typically wear XL (I can't get the shoulders to fit in L), but Simms shirts seem to need to be XXL to fit across my shoulders.

 

The Simms coats and rain gear I have are all XL though...so I'm not 100% sure.

Frabill should be going on sale soon......just keep googling

and Guidewear is normally 50% off around black Friday

I believe that's the plan. Wait for a sale. Since goretex is the only fabric that gets consistent good reviews. Im really not interested in spending $200 on just a pair of bibs though, sure wish I wore tall sizes so I could jump on the $99 dollar guidewear sale. 

 

 

Thanks all