Insulated/Waterproof bibs – with stretch

Am in the market for insulated bibs for Fall fishing in the boat. Could be Gore-Tex or someone else’s version of waterproof. Big thing for me is stretch so I can move, crouch, launch, etc. without binding. Don’t really want to spend a lot but willing to shell out some for decent quality.

I’ve had Cabelas Guidewear bibs and they are warm/dry, but mobility is not very good ~

I asked a similar question this past spring about new rain gear. I was specifically looking at the Simms gear and got a lot of positive responses about it.

The stuff I was looking at wasn’t insulated and I think the bottom half was pants, not bibs. So may not help you much.

I never did buy a new set but I may be doing it this winter and there was enough good reviews and comments on the Simms to convince me.

gim wrote:

I asked a similar question this past spring about new rain gear. I was specifically looking at the Simms gear and got a lot of positive responses about it.

The stuff I was looking at wasn’t insulated and I think the bottom half was pants, not bibs. So may not help you much.

I never did buy a new set but I may be doing it this winter and there was enough good reviews and comments on the Simms to convince me.

I like the looks of the insulated Challenger bibs, but can’t see specs that say they stretch. The non-Insulated say they do. Thinking maybe someone in town has them in stock to see in person..

I don’t like the insulated rain gear….gets too hot even in cold conditions. I’d opt for the non insulated with stretch and layer below it.

I’m also a big fans of pants versus bibs. A lot more mobility. I probably use my pants 90% of the time versus my bibs just because of ease of use.

I prefer non insulated bibs. I will layer under them. I can not stand insulated rain gear. Go non insulated and wear a layer underneath

What bearcat said. Do the same thing with ice fishing bibs. Much more comfortable and as long as the bibs/pants are loose enough to allow layering.

I have the Simms insulated suit. They do not stretch. The sizes run a little big as well. It seems to be made well. Just one year with it and no issues

FryDog62 wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>gimruis wrote:</div>
I asked a similar question this past spring about new rain gear. I was specifically looking at the Simms gear and got a lot of positive responses about it.

The stuff I was looking at wasn’t insulated and I think the bottom half was pants, not bibs. So may not help you much.

I never did buy a new set but I may be doing it this winter and there was enough good reviews and comments on the Simms to convince me.

I like the looks of the insulated Challenger bibs, but can’t see specs that say they stretch. The non-Insulated say they do. Thinking maybe someone in town has them in stock to see in person..

Matt Moen wrote:

I’m also a big fans of pants versus bibs.

I’ve never had very good pants but I thought my current bibs were better for being able to movement like crouching because they are looser and can slide up and down since they are just hanging from shoulders.

Sitka hudson bib? Has a very light checkered fleece in the core only. also has Goretex strech panels.